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1. Introduction to World Religions and Belief Systems First Semester (WEEK 1 ) SY: 2022-2023 Belief System, World View, Religion, and Spirituality

2. COMPETENCY: Differentiate the concept, elements and characteristics of belief system, world view, religion, and spirituality.

3. At the end of the module, you should be able to: 1.1. Give an example of a belief system or a worldview 1.2. Differentiate religion from: a. Spirituality b. Theology c. Philosophy of Religion

4. OUR JOURNEY Understanding beliefs and worldviews Kinds of belief system Definition of Religion Nature of Religion Common Characteristics of Religions Elements of Religion Exploring Spirituality Elements of Spirituality Their Differences Reflections Activity

5. Do you BELIEVE that there is GOD? Or there is an existence of GOD?

6. Word Definition Religion - is a set of beliefs and practices that is often focused on one or more deities or gods Spirituality - involves the recognition of a feeling or sense or belief that there is something greater than myself, something more to being human than sensory experience, and that the greater whole of which we are part is cosmic or divine in nature. (Dr Maya Spencer) Worldview - is a collection of beliefs about life and the universe being held by people. Theology - is the study of religious faith, practice, and experience especially the study of God and of God's relation to the world. Eastern Belief - this includes the East Asian religions ( Shintoism , Sindoism , Taoism and Confucianism), Indian religions (Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism and Jainism) (Wikipedia) Western Belief - religions that originated within western culture. The term Abrahamic religions (Islam, Christianity, and Judaism) is often used to refer to this. (Wikipedia)

7. Activity: MY HAPPY PILL Instructions: Looking at the pictures below which are related to faith, answer the question “What are you happy about your faith?” Write your answer in your journal. Afterwards, answer the processing questions found at the bottom of the illustrations. Write your answer in your journal. Processing questions. 1 . What are the things in my faith that make me happy? 2 . How does this happiness affect my relationship with others?

8. Defining Religion Religion commonly refers to an institution that has a set of organized practices and a structured belief system shared by and among those who are members of the institution. Their beliefs, which are often transcendental, are passed on from members to converts, and are based on either a formally documented creed or established cultural practices.

9. Defining Spirituality Spirituality is about one's soul and inner self. Being spiritual involves holding one's personal set of beliefs and practices and searching for the purpose of life. Each person's own definition of spirituality can vary throughout their lifetime, adapting to individual experiences through personal study and self-reflection. The goal of spirituality is to realize one's inherent power to combat all of life's challenges, and connect with something greater than oneself. 

10. A major difference between religion and spirituality is  believing  versus  being . Religion emphasizes the content of followers' beliefs and how those beliefs play out in their everyday lives. On the other hand, the focus of spirituality is on the process of becoming attuned to one's inner self.

11. Where the two overlap is each person's individual experiences that impact how they think, feel, and act. Are you more spiritual or religious? We’d love to hear your answers, so feel free to share your thoughts in the comment section below.

12. CONCLUSION In seeking the divine—whether from a church pew on a Sunday or on top of a ridge looking at a glorious sunrise—we increase our feelings of happiness, peace, and appreciation for the life that we have. Religion and spirituality are neither the same thing nor completely separate from one another. In spirituality, one may ponder, “Where do I find meaning in life, and what are my true values?” Meanwhile, in religion, common questions might be “What is the truth?” and “What is right and wrong?”

13. Thank you so much Sources: Powerpoint Presentations: Ms. Jo Marie Nel C. Garcia Youtube : youtube.com/ watch?v =30-xQXimYMk