Download or read book Master the DSST Introduction to World Religions Exam written by Peterson's and published by . This book was released on 2020-10-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The nationally recognized credit-by-exam DSST(R) program helps students earn college credits for learning acquired outside the traditional classroom such as; learning from on-the-job training, reading, or independent study. DSST(R) tests offer students a cost-effective, time-saving way to use the knowledge they've acquired outside of the classroom to accomplish their education goals. Peterson's(R) Master the(TM) DSST(R) Introduction to World Religions Exam provides a general overview of the topics students will encounter on the exam such as dimensions and approaches to religion, primal religions, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Daoism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Shintoism, and religious movements and syncretism. Careful reading, critical thinking, and logical analysis will be as important as your knowledge of religious doctrines. This valuable resource includes: Diagnostic pre-test with detailed answer explanations Assessment Grid designed to help identify areas that need focus Subject Matter Review proving a general overview of the subjects, followed by a review of the relevant topics and terminology covered on the exam Post-test offering 60 questions all with detailed answer explanations Key information about the DSST(R) such as, what to expect on test day and how to register and prepare for the DSST(R)
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Download or read book Dsst Introduction to World Religions Exam Secrets Study Guide Dsst Test Review for the Dantes Subject Standardized Tests written by Dsst Exam Secrets Test Prep and published by Mometrix Secrets Study Guides. This book was released on 2018-04-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ***Includes Practice Test Questions*** DSST Introduction to World Religions Exam Secrets helps you ace the Dantes Subject Standardized Tests, without weeks and months of endless studying. Our comprehensive DSST Introduction to World Religions Exam Secrets study guide is written by our exam experts, who painstakingly researched every topic and concept that you need to know to ace your test. Our original research reveals specific weaknesses that you can exploit to increase your exam score more than you've ever imagined. DSST Introduction to World Religions Exam Secrets includes: The 5 Secret Keys to DSST Success: Time is Your Greatest Enemy, Guessing is Not Guesswork, Practice Smarter, Not Harder, Prepare, Don't Procrastinate, Test Yourself; A comprehensive General Strategy review including: Make Predictions, Answer the Question, Benchmark, Valid Information, Avoid Fact Traps, Milk the Question, The Trap of Familiarity, Eliminate Answers, Tough Questions, Brainstorm, Read Carefully, Face Value, Prefixes, Hedge Phrases, Switchback Words, New Information, Time Management, Contextual Clues, Don't Panic, Pace Yourself, Answer Selection, Check Your Work, Beware of Directly Quoted Answers, Slang, Extreme Statements, Answer Choice Families; Along with a complete, in-depth study guide for your specific DSST exam, and much more...
Download or read book DSST Introduction to World Religions written by National Learning Corporation and published by . This book was released on 2019-02 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The DSST Introduction to World Religions Passbook(R) prepares candidates for the DSST exam, which enables schools to award credit for knowledge acquired outside the normal classroom environment. It provides a basic reference section of Biblical quotations as well as hundreds of questions and answers in the areas that will likely be covered on your upcoming exam, including but not limited to: basics dimensions of religion; knowledge of basic facts and terminology; understanding concepts and principles; Hinduism; Buddhism; Judaism; Christianity; Islam; and more.
Download or read book A Fascinating and Exciting Introduction to Studying World Religions Basic Concepts and Ideas written by Cara Gadel and published by . This book was released on 2019-04-05 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is part of a series, presenting a basic overview and, in some cases, some basic history, of major world religions and belief systems.The book is a full script version of an accompanying slideshow (available for free on Slideshare: https: //www.slideshare.net/CaraGadel/a-fascinating-and-exciting-introduction-to-studying-world-religions-basic-concepts-ideas). Rather than a traditional manuscript, this is a full script powerpoint, with visuals and point-by-point bulleted explanations. The purpose of this series is to support an understanding of the development of major belief systems and their impact on the development of world civilizations and history. The series aims to provide a secular, academic overview of the religions presented.This book is especially ideal for: - Secondary/high school or university students enrolled in any World or European History course would benefit considerably from reading the books in this series. - Secondary/high school or home schooling students, in the US or abroad, who are planning to take the AP, IBDP, or SAT II Subject exam. It is not necessary to enroll in an AP class to take the AP exam. Students taking national exams pertaining to history in countries outside the US, such as A-Levels, the Abitur, and Le Bac, may also be tested on this content. -University and secondary/high school instructors of World or European History, Philosophy, Religion, and/or certain Literature courses, especially those who are new to the material. Many of those who are charged with the task of teaching about world belief systems have never had a comprehensive course in this content themselves.- Parents, who want to support students enrolled in a course in which this content is relevant, including but not limited to courses pertaining to History, Philosophy, and Religion. - Professionals, such as those involved in diplomacy, or corporate expats, whose work requires a deeper understanding of World History and/or of Comparative Belief Systems. - People who love to learn, especially those who want to know more about global issues and connections among current events.- Anyone who is interested in World History, and/or the history of Asia, the Middle East, and/or the West. This series of books on World Religions focuses (primarily) on the major belief systems - some of which might not necessarily fall under the definition of "religion" - that have heavily influenced major world civilizations. Having a clear concept of the belief systems for the regions and time periods one studies will have a significant impact on one's understanding of the course content of one's history classes. Much of the content covered in this series will be reflected in some form on the AP World History, AP European History, SAT World History, and IBDP exams, national exams outside the US (A-Levels, Abitur, Le Bac, etc) and/or in any university level course you take pertaining to these subjects. A basic understanding of these belief systems and their influence on the political, social, cultural, and even economic structures is central to developing a good grounding in the history of the regions in which they were prevalent.This book is available in three different formats: - Kindle E-Reader- Printable black and white paperback- A glossy color printable edition is also available for students who wish to have a better view of the art and graphics presented in the book.The basic slideshow is also available on Slideshare: https: //www.slideshare.net/CaraGadel/a-fascinating-and-exciting-introduction-to-studying-world-religions-basic-concepts-ideas
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Download or read book A Study Companion to Introduction to World Religions written by Beth Wright and published by Fortress Press. This book was released on 2013-11-01 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Study Companion is a valuable additional resource for introductory courses in world religions that use Christopher Partridge's Introduction to World Religions, Second Edition. Thoroughly checked and updated to work flawlessly with the revised second edition of this important text, the Study Companion provides biographical information, primary source readings, bibliographies, and many other pedagogical tools to enhance the student's experience.
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Download or read book A World Religions Reader written by Ian S. Markham and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-02-10 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive and accessible textbook which explores the traditions and beliefs of the world’s living religions – the fully updated and revised new edition The World Religions Reader is an inclusive, student-friendly examination of the history, teaching, practices, and appeal of the world’s major religions. Covering both the fundamentals and complexities of each religious tradition, this popular textbook brings together significant texts from scriptures and scholars, as well as writings from philosophers and other significant thinkers throughout history. Students are provided with an introduction and overview of the tradition, taken through its primary texts, and presented with a text which seeks to persuade the student of the tradition’s merits. This new edition has been thoroughly updated to be even more accessible for students new to interreligious engagement and to reflect current trends and developments in religions worldwide. Every chapter opens with a substantial overview which orients the new student and then flows into a carefully chosen set of texts - a regular textbook is now combined with a Reader. New content examines areas such as the Rastafarian tradition, while revised chapters cover secular humanism and indigenous and emerging religious traditions. The methodology of the book focuses on an empathetic approach – representing each tradition from the perspective of a conventional adherent – enabling students to develop understanding of each tradition and appreciate similarities and differences in their most typical forms. Invites students to study each tradition from the perspective of a follower, aiming to understand why the tradition is popular and powerful Explores representative passages, world-views, rituals and institutions, ethical expressions and modern outlooks for each religion Features discussions of interfaith perspectives on the role of women in religious traditions and the impact of world events and politics on interfaith communication Encourages students to consider questions of truth, the relation of religion and society, and the changing nature of a tradition in the modern world Includes a complete set of pedagogical tools and instructor resources, including end-of-chapter fact sheets, topic summaries, key term sections, and essay and discussion questions The World Religions Reader, Fourth Edition is an ideal textbook for undergraduate and graduate courses in religion, especially for liberal arts and non-affiliated colleges, as well as general readers wishing to increase their knowledge of the world’s religious traditions.
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Download or read book A Concise Introduction to World Religions written by Willard Gurdon Oxtoby and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: a href="http://www.oupcanada.com/ebrochure/oxtoby/index.html"img src="/images/hed/closer_look_btn.gif"/aThis concise, contributed second edition is a survey of faiths throughout the world, based on the best-selling two-volume World Religions: Eastern and Western Traditions. Recognized scholars trace the origins and evolution of the major traditions, explain their essential teachings, outline theirpractices, and examine their interactions with modern culture and society, while insightful introductory and concluding essays suggest countless avenues for further reflection and study. With extracts from each tradition's most important thinkers, both ancient and modern, as well as timelines, maps,glossaries, guides to key geographic sites, annotated reading lists, rich colour photographs, handy 'Tradition at a Glance' summaries, and a brand new chapter on new religious movements, this concise volume offers a rich introduction to world religions.
Download or read book A Fascinating and Exciting Introduction to Studying World Religions written by Cara Gadel and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-04-11 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is part of a series, presenting a basic overview and, in some cases, some basic history, of major world religions and belief systems.The book is a full script version of an accompanying basic slideshow (on Slideshare https: //www.slideshare.net/CaraGadel/a-fascinating-and-exciting-introduction-to-studying-world-religions-basic-concepts-ideas). Rather than a traditional manuscript, this is a full script powerpoint, with visuals and point-by-point bulleted explanations. The purpose of this series is to support an understanding of the development of major belief systems and their impact on the development of world civilizations and history. The series aims to provide a secular, academic overview of the religions presented.This book is especially ideal for: - Secondary/high school or university students enrolled in any World or European History course would benefit considerably from reading the books in this series. - Secondary/high school or home schooling students, in the US or abroad, who are planning to take the AP, IBDP, or SAT II Subject exam. It is not necessary to enroll in an AP class to take the AP exam. Students taking national exams pertaining to history in countries outside the US, such as A-Levels, the Abitur, and Le Bac, may also be tested on this content. -University and secondary/high school instructors of World or European History, Philosophy, Religion, and/or certain Literature courses, especially those who are new to the material. Many of those who are charged with the task of teaching about world belief systems have never had a comprehensive course in this content themselves.- Parents, who want to support students enrolled in a course in which this content is relevant, including but not limited to courses pertaining to History, Philosophy, and Religion. - Professionals, such as those involved in diplomacy, or corporate expats, whose work requires a deeper understanding of World History and/or of Comparative Belief Systems. - People who love to learn, especially those who want to know more about global issues and connections among current events.- Anyone who is interested in World History, and/or the history of Asia, the Middle East, and/or the West. This series of books on World Religions focuses (primarily) on the major belief systems - some of which might not necessarily fall under the definition of "religion" - that have heavily influenced major world civilizations. Having a clear concept of the belief systems for the regions and time periods one studies will have a significant impact on one's understanding of the course content of one's history classes. Much of the content covered in this series will be reflected in some form on the AP World History, AP European History, SAT World History, and IBDP exams, national exams outside the US (A-Levels, Abitur, Le Bac, etc) and/or in any university level course you take pertaining to these subjects. A basic understanding of these belief systems and their influence on the political, social, cultural, and even economic structures is central to developing a good grounding in the history of the regions in which they were prevalent.This book is available in three different formats: - Kindle E-Reader- Printable black and white paperback- A glossy color printable edition is also available for students who wish to have a better view of the art and graphics presented in the book.The basic slideshow is also available on Slideshare: https: //www.slideshare.net/CaraGadel/a-fascinating-and-exciting-introduction-to-studying-world-religions-basic-concepts-ideas
Download or read book Introduction to World Religions written by Christopher Partridge and published by Fortress Press. This book was released on 2013-11-01 with total page 949 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A leading textbook for world religion, this new edition is designed to help students in their study and research of the world's religious traditions. Known and valued for its balanced approach and its respected board of consulting editors, this text addresses ways to study religion, provides broad coverage of diverse religions, and offers an arresting layout with rich illustrations. The second edition has new and extended primary source readings, a stronger section on the Religions of South Asia, additional maps, a new full-color, student-friendly format, and more.
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