Description

This text was designed for secondary schools and explores the history, world views and fundamental traditions of major world religions.
World Religions for Secondary Schools focuses on common themes such as rituals and symbols, the prospects for life after death and our place in the world.

The Student Book features:
- Maps
- Photographs
- Timelines
- Excerpts from sacred texts
The Online Teaching Centre provides Life of Edition access and features:
- Student Book images
- Teaching Notes
- PowerPoint lessons to support each chapter
- Weblinks

Table of Contents:
Part I: Religion of Tribes and City States
1. Religions of the Americas
2. Religions of Africa
Part II: Religions Arising in India
3. Hinduism
4. Buddhism
5. Jainism and Sikhism
Part III: Religions of China and Japan
6. China and Japan
Part IV: Religions That Influenced East and West
7. Ancient Religions of Iraq and Iran
Part V: Religions of the Family of Abraham
8. Judaism
9. Christianity
10. Islam
Part VI: Religions in the 21st Century
11. New Forms of Older Religions
12. Globalization and World Religions