INTRODUCTION TO

WORLD RELIGION
AND BELIEF SYSTEM
Ms. Vanessa A. Ramos, LPT, MA Pol Sci
• Education
• Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
• 21 Education Units
• Masters Degree – MA Political Science
• With Law Units
• Teaching Experience (UC)
• 2012 –2016 College of Teacher Education
• 2016-Present – Senior High School – Humanities and
Philosophy
• Administrative Experience
• Aug 2017-Aug2020 – Coordinator – Humanities and
Philosophy
• Aug 2020- Present – Grade 11 LMS Coordinator
• Private Education Assistance Committee (PEAC)
Trainer (Philosophy)
• National Trainer
• Have trained private education teachers all over the
Philippines
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The course explores the main tenets and practices of major
world religions: Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism,
Theravada Buddhism, Mahayana Buddhism, Confucianism,
Taoism and Shintoism. It aims to help learners understand the
historical contexts of nine religions, appreciate their uniqueness
and similarities and promote mutual understanding among
believers of different faiths. They are expected to demonstrate
understanding and appreciation of one’s faith and that of others
COURSE OBJECTIVES
At the end of the course, the student should be
able to summarize the significance of religion and
the basic similarities of all religions discussed
within the semester.
Week 0 Course Syllabus and Diagnostic Test
Week 1 Faith and Religion
Week 2 Origins of World Religion
Week 3 Major Monotheistic Religion in the World: Judaism
Week 4 Christianity
Week 5 Islam
Week 6 Midterm Performance Task and Remedial
Week 7 Hinduism
Week 8 Buddhism
Week 9 Daoism/Taoism and Confucianism
Week 10 Shintoism
Week 11 Indigenous Religions
Week 12 Final Performance Task and Remedial
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
• Written Works
• Activity 1-3 – Midterms
• Activity 6-8 – Finals

• Performance Tasks
• Activity 4-5 – Midterms
• Midterm Performance Task
• Activity 9 &10 – Finals
• Final Performance Task
 GRADING SYSTEM
• Written Works - 40%
• Performance Tasks - 60%
100%
SYNCHROUS LEARNING SCHEDULE
MONDAY
12:30 – 1:30 HUMSS 12 M

1:30- 2:30 HUMSS 12 L

TUESDAY

2:30 – 3:30 HUMSS 12 K

3:30 – 4:30 HUMSS 12 H
SYNCHRONOUS LEARNING CLASS
• Content
• Follow up discussion
• questions/ queries about the subject will be accommodated
• Concerns regarding the subject
• Platforms
• Zoom
• Discord
• Google Meet
• Do’s & Don’ts
• Background noises must be disregarded before joining
• Video must be set properly
• Attendance will be checked from time to time.
• You can eat but should be done discreetly.
• This is only once a week meeting so let us maximize the time given to us.
ZOOM MEETING ID
• Vanessa Ramos is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

• Topic: Vanessa Ramos's Personal Meeting Room

• Join Zoom Meeting

• https://us04web.zoom.us/j/3153414720?pwd=QmpETldJNFhPdmJKYnFwMXM5OFhjZz09

• Meeting ID: 315 341 4720

• Passcode: 071054
ASYNCHRONOUS LEARNING CLASS
• Platforms
• CANVAS
• Facebook Messenger
• Google Classroom

• Content
• Modules
• Activities
• Videos

• Do’s and Don’ts

• Maximize the use of time given on a specific subject
• Late submittals will only be accepted with valid reason
• If you cannot use your Canvas Account and resorts to other platform to submit your
activities, please state your NAME, SECTION, and CONCERN.
DISTANT LEARNER
•Offline
•Printed Modules
•Submittals
•Parents/Guardian must go to school every
week to submit the activity.