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Why study religion? An understanding of the world’s religious traditions is crucial in helping us to appreciate not just the varied forms of belief and practice that we encounter at home, abroad and in the media, but also the influence that religion has on world affairs. This course offers an introduction to the study of religions, and in particular to six major religions: Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism and Sikhism, including the various roles of their founders and leaders, their texts, rituals, practices and behaviors. This practical insight will enable you to develop a better understanding of different beliefs and worldviews and what these mean to their adherents. This material is taken from The Open University Course A217 Introducing Religions.

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Why study religion? An understanding of the world’s religious traditions is crucial in helping us to appreciate not just the varied forms of belief and practice that we encounter at home, abroad and in the media, but also the influence that religion has on world affairs. This course offers an introduction to the study of religions, and in particular to six major religions: Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism and Sikhism, including the various roles of their founders and leaders, their texts, rituals, practices and behaviors. This practical insight will enable you to develop a better understanding of different beliefs and worldviews and what these mean to their adherents. This material is taken from The Open University Course A217 Introducing Religions.

    Introducing Religions

    Introducing Religions

    A short introduction to this album.

    • 1 min
    Transcript -- Introducing Religions

    Transcript -- Introducing Religions

    A short introduction to this album.

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    The architecture of a mosque

    The architecture of a mosque

    The largest and most splendid mosque in India.

    • 3 min
    Transcript -- The architecture of a mosque

    Transcript -- The architecture of a mosque

    The largest and most splendid mosque in India.

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    An important shrine in Delhi

    An important shrine in Delhi

    The most important Sufi shrine in India in Awia near Delhi.

    • 5 min
    Transcript -- An important shrine in Delhi

    Transcript -- An important shrine in Delhi

    The most important Sufi shrine in India in Awia near Delhi.

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