Introduction to World Religions and Belief

Systems
Subject Orientation
 Mr. Earl John Besario

BSED – Social Science

Introduction to World Religions and

Belief Systems (Second Semester)
 USJ-R Vision
We envision the University of San Jose-Recoletos to be a premier
gospel and community-oriented educational institution
committed to lead in instruction, research, community
engagement and innovation in order to transform Josenians into
proactive and compassionate leaders, creators of communion and
dynamic partners of the society in 21st Century.
 USJ-R Mission
We are a Catholic University imbued with the spirit of “Caritas et
Scientia”, committed to providing the highest level of Quality
Christian Community-oriented Education and instilling a culture of
continuous learning, life-sharing, multi- disciplinary orientation,
pioneerism, discovery and innovation.
 CORE VALUES
I nterioty
N ationalism
S ervice
P ioneerism
I ntegrity
R eliability
E xcellence
Welcome Learners! The course Introduction to World
Religions and Belief systems will help you comprehensively
learn not only about the fundamental teachings and ritualistic
practices but also the historical background, geographical
context, and cultural milieu of the profound Asian religions.

For your guidance in the course, the General description,

content standard, Class policies, and performance tasks will
be presented to you in the next pages.
 General Descriptions
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.
 Content Standard
The learner demonstrates understanding of
belief system or worldview*, Religion,
Spirituality, Philosophy of Religion, and
Theology. ___
*The elements of religion, belief system and
spirituality must be discussed here.
 CLASS
POLICIES
 Class Policy

As members of the Josenian community, espousing the values of

integrity
and moral responsibility are expected so as to continue to INSPIRE
one another and to perpetuate the Quality Christian Community-
Oriented Brand Education. Thus, in the virtual classroom, everyone
must display appropriate behavior at all times during:
Performance
Tasks
 Performance Task
Third Quarter:

You are tasked to make a Narrative report on the religions Hinduism, Theravada
and Mahayana Buddhism

Components:

● Historical Background
● Tenets and practices
● Comparative analysis between the three major religions
 Performance Task
Fourth Quarter:
You are about to attend an international conference of inter-religious dialogue
organized by United Nations. Your group is tasked to be the speakers representing
an Indigenous sect (e.g. INC) in the Philippines. The purpose of your assignment as
a speaker for your sect is to present concrete evidences through a creative
presentation convincing the participants coming from different parts of the world
practicing different religions that religion is not a reason for division but instead
solidarity and unity among different races and walks of life. Your conviction for the
presentation will be based on the comprehensiveness, logic, depth of insight and
manner of presentation.
Quipper Class
Code
Quipper Class Code

4WTJXJW
Calendar of
Activities
 Consultation Time
Consultation Time: 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM Mon-Fri

Email
ebesario@usjr.edu.ph

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Religion is never the problem; it's the people who use it to gain power
- Julian casablancas