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COURSE LECTURES Page VIDEO 1.1. What Is Religion? (15:16)

1.1. What Is Religion?

Page VIDEO 1.2. My Journey in the World of Religions. East Africa Childhood. Life in the USA. (13:30)

1.2.1. My Journey in the World of Religions. East Africa Childhood. Life in the USA. - 13:30

Page VIDEO 1.3. Ministry in Somalia and Kenya. (15:21)

 1.2.2. Ministry in Somalia and Kenya. - 15:21

 

Page VIDEO 1.4. Back to the USA. Central Europe. (17:44)

 1.2.3. Back to the USA. Central Europe. - 17:44

 

Page VIDEO 1.5. The Gospel – the Great Surprise. (11:46)

 1.3. The Gospel – the Great Surprise. - 11:46

 

Page VIDEO 2.1. What Are the Ultimate Questions? (7:25)

 2.1. What Are the Ultimate Questions? - 7:25

 

Page VIDEO 2.2. Different Answers of Religions. (10:08)

 2.2. Different Answers of Religions. - 10:08

 

Page VIDEO 2.3. What Difference Does Jesus Make? (7:55)

 2.3. What Difference Does Jesus Make? - 7:55

 

Page VIDEO 2.4. Other Important Questions. (17:13)

2.4. Other Important Questions. - 17:13

 

Page VIDEO 3.1. Onion Model of Culture. (14:56)

3.1. Onion Model of Culture. - 14:56

Page VIDEO 3.2. Approaches to the Challenges of Religious Pluralism. God of the Gaps. (10:46)

3.2.1. Approaches to the Challenges of Religious Pluralism. God of the Gaps. - 10:46

Page VIDEO 3.3. Relativism. (12:58)

3.2.2. Relativism. - 12:58

 

 

Page VIDEO 3.4. Universalism and Agnosticism. (11:06)

3.2.3. Universalism and Agnosticism. - 11:06

 

 

Page VIDEO 3.5. Characteristics of Religions. Tribal – National – Universal. (16:26)

3.3.1. Characteristics of Religions. Tribal – National – Universal. - 16:26

 

 

Page VIDEO 3.6. Ontocratic – Transcendent - Philosophical. (16:27)

3.3.2. Ontocratic – Transcendent - Philosophical. - 16:27

 

 

Page VIDEO 3.7. The Gospel and the Culture Onion. (14:03)

3.4. The Gospel and the Culture Onion. - 14:03

 

 

Page VIDEO 3.8. Transforming Cultures. (20:31)

3.5. Transforming Cultures. - 20:31

 

 

Page VIDEO 3.9. Cultural Diversity. (16:50)

3.6. Cultural Diversity. - 16:50

 

 

Page VIDEO 3.10. The Role of Meta-narrative. (14:41)

3.7. The Role of Meta-narrative. - 14:41

Page VIDEO 3.11. Reasons to Consider the Biblical Meta-narrative. (16:26)

3.8. Reasons to Consider the Biblical Meta-narrative. - 16:26

Page VIDEO 3.12. Redemptive Signs in All Religions. (12:57)

3.9. Redemptive Signs in All Religions. - 12:57

Page VIDEO 3.13. Strongholds of Deception in Religions. (14:02)

3.10. Strongholds of Deception in Religions. - 14:02

Page VIDEO 3.14. Wakuru’s Story. (22:00)

3.11. Wakuru’s Story. - 22:00

Page VIDEO 3.15. Distinctives of the Christian Faith. The Bible. Religion. (10:56)

3.12.1. Distinctives of the Christian Faith. The Bible. Religion. - 10:56

Page VIDEO 3.16. Distinctives of the Christian Faith. Creation. The Person. Sin. (10:00)

3.12.2. Distinctives of the Christian Faith. Creation. The Person. Sin. - 10:00

Page VIDEO 3.17. Distinctives of the Christian Faith. Yahweh. Christ. Atonement. (9:40)

3.12.3. Distinctives of the Christian Faith. Yahweh. Christ. Atonement. - 9:40

Page VIDEO 3.18. Distinctives of the Christian Faith. Call. Resurrection. The Holy Spirit. (16:06)

3.12.4. Distinctives of the Christian Faith. Call. Resurrection. The Holy Spirit. - 16:06

Page VIDEO 3.19. Distinctives of the Christian Faith. The Eschaton. The Church. The Gospel. (14:56)

3.12.5. Distinctives of the Christian Faith. The Eschaton. The Church. The Gospel. - 14:56

Page VIDEO 4.1. Religions of Clan or Tribe. Creator. (8:57)

4.1.1.1 Religions of Clan or Tribe. Creator. - 8:57

 

Page VIDEO 4.2. Religions of Clan or Tribe. Mana. (12:04)

4.1.1.2 Religions of Clan or Tribe. Mana. - 12:04

Page VIDEO 4.3. Religions of Clan or Tribe.Spirits. Divinities. Totems. (9:28)

4.1.1.3 Religions of Clan or Tribe.Spirits. Divinities. Totems. - 9:28

 

Page VIDEO 4.4. African Traditional Religion. Practices. (18:14)

4.2.1 African Traditional Religion. Practices. - 18:14

 

Page VIDEO 4.5. African Traditional Religion. Worldview and Meta-narrative. (14:03)

4.2.2 African Traditional Religion. Worldview and Meta-narrative. - 14:03

 

Page VIDEO 4.6. Creating Harmony in Community. (14:19)

4.2.3 Creating Harmony in Community. - 14:19

 

Page VIDEO 4.7. Peace Covenants and the Role of Sacrifice. (21:09)

4.2.4 Peace Covenants and the Role of Sacrifice. - 21:09

 

Page VIDEO 4.8. The Dyak Chief. The Zanaki of Tanzania. (16:29)

4.3.1 The Dyak Chief. The Zanaki of Tanzania. - 16:29

 

Page VIDEO 4.9. The Marabou. The Bangladeshi Girl. (9:52)

4.3.2 The Marabou. The Bangladeshi Girl. - 9:52

 

Page VIDEO 4.10. Core Beliefs and Practices. (8:48)

4.4.1 Core Beliefs and Practices. - 8:48

 

 

Page VIDEO 4.11. Great Cycles of Death and Reincarnation. (12:20)

4.4.2 Great Cycles of Death and Reincarnation. - 12:20

 

Page VIDEO 4.12. Caste Systems. (11:25)

4.4.3 Caste Systems. - 11:25

 

 

Page VIDEO 4.13. The Upanishads. (22:34)

4.4.4 The Upanishads. - 22:34

 

 

Page VIDEO 4.14. The Bhagavad Gita. (8:06)

4.4.5 The Bhagavad Gita. - 8:06

 

 

Page VIDEO 4.15. Three Paths of Salvation. (13:37)

4.4.6 Three Paths of Salvation. - 13:37

 

 

Page VIDEO 4.16. Hindu Reformers. (10:24)

4.4.7 Hindu Reformers. - 10:24

 

 

Page VIDEO 4.17. Mahatma Gandhi. (16:07)

4.4.8 Mahatma Gandhi. - 16:07

 

 

Page VIDEO 4.4.9 The Debacle at Ayodhya. (12:33)

4.4.9 The Debacle at Ayodhya. - 12:33

 

 

Page VIDEO 4.5 Questions and Answers (9:08)

4.5 Questions and Answers

 

 

Page VIDEO 4.7.2 Buddhism. Four Noble Truths. (8:59)

4.7.2 Buddhism. Four Noble Truths. - 8:59

Page VIDEO 4.7.3.1 Basic Buddhist Philosophy. Three Refuges. (12:51)

4.7.3.1 Basic Buddhist Philosophy. Three Refuges. - 12:51

Page VIDEO 4.7.3.2 Basic Buddhist Philosophy. Five Strands That Make up a Person. (9:10)

4.7.3.2 Basic Buddhist Philosophy. Five Strands That Make up a Person. - 9:10

Page VIDEO 4.7.3.3 Basic Buddhist Philosophy. The Paradox in Buddhism. (9:52)

4.7.3.3 Basic Buddhist Philosophy. The Paradox in Buddhism. - 9:52

Page VIDEO 4.7.4 The Spread of Buddhism. (14:36)

4.7.4 The Spread of Buddhism. - 14:36.

Page VIDEO 4.6. Shintoism: Another Religion of Nation. (17:46)

4.6. Shintoism: Another Religion of Nation. - 17:46

 

Page VIDEO 4.7.1 Buddhism. Siddhartha Gautama Buddha. (9:30)

4.7.1 Buddhism. Siddhartha Gautama Buddha. - 9:30

 

Page VIDEO 4.7.2 Buddhism. Four Noble Truths. (8:59)

VIDEO 4.7.2 Buddhism. Four Noble Truths. (8:59)

 

Page VIDEO 4.7.3.1 Basic Buddhist Philosophy. Three Refuges. (12:51)

VIDEO 4.7.3.1 Basic Buddhist Philosophy. Three Refuges. (12:51)

 

Page VIDEO 4.7.3.2 Basic Buddhist Philosophy. Five Strands That Make up a Person. (9:10)

4.7.3.2 Basic Buddhist Philosophy. Five Strands That Make up a Person.  (9:10)

 

Page VIDEO 4.7.3.3 Basic Buddhist Philosophy. The Paradox in Buddhism. (9:52)

4.7.3.3 Basic Buddhist Philosophy. The Paradox in Buddhism.  (9:52)

 

Page VIDEO 4.7.4 The Spread of Buddhism. (14:36)

4.7.4 The Spread of Buddhism. (14:36)

 

Page VIDEO 4.8. Traditional Chinese Religions. (20:28)

4.8. Traditional Chinese Religions. - 20:28

 

Page VIDEO 4.9. Questions and Answers. (13:13)

4.9. Questions and Answers. - 13:13

Page VIDEO 4.10.1 Confucianism. The Forbidden City. (6:31)

4.10.1 Confucianism. The Forbidden City. - 6:31

Page VIDEO 4.10.2 Confucius. Core Values. (15:37)

4.10.2 Confucius. Core Values. - 15:37

Page VIDEO 4.10.3 Mao Tse-Tung. (9:24)

4.10.3 Mao Tse-Tung. - 9:24

Page VIDEO 4.11.1 The Gospel Narrative Meeting Alternative Narratives. (21:02)

 4.11.1 The Gospel Narrative Meeting Alternative Narratives. - 21:02

Page VIDEO 4.11.2.1 Root Events of Biblical Faith. Creation. Fall. The Call of Abraham. (14:58)

4.11.2.1 Root Events of Biblical Faith. Creation. Fall. The Call of Abraham. - 14:58

Page VIDEO 4.11.2.2 Root Events of Biblical Faith. Moses. Mount Sinai. Messiah. (10:50)

4.11.2.2 Root Events of Biblical Faith. Moses. Mount Sinai. Messiah. - 10:50

Page VIDEO 4.11.3.1 The Ministry and Mission of Jesus. The Crucifixion. (20:46)

4.11.3.1 The Ministry and Mission of Jesus. The Crucifixion. - 20:46

Page VIDEO 4.11.3.2 The Ministry and Mission of Jesus. The Resurrection and the Ascension. (15:16)

4.11.3.2 The Ministry and Mission of Jesus. The Resurrection and the Ascension. - 15:16

Page VIDEO 4.11.4 The Expectation of the Fulfillment of the Kingdom. (10:08)

4.11.4 The Expectation of the Fulfillment of the Kingdom. -10:08

Page VIDEO 4.12.1 Muhammad. (16:57)

4.12.1 Muhammad. - 16:57

 

Page VIDEO 4.12.2 The House of Islam. (20:28)

4.12.2 The House of Islam. 

Page VIDEO 4.12.3 Interpreting the Incarnation for Muslims. (11:00)

4.12.3 Interpreting the Incarnation for Muslims. - 11:00

Page VIDEO 4.12.4 What Can Jesus Offer? (15:27)

4.12.4 What Can Jesus Offer? - 15:27

Page VIDEO 4.12.5 The Context in Which the Muslim Movement Began. (17:34)

4.12.5 The Context in Which the Muslim Movement Began. - 17:34

Page VIDEO 4.12.6 The Shariah Systems. Dialogue with the Church. (15:15)

4.12.6 The Shariah Systems. Dialogue with the Church. - 15:15

Page VIDEO 4.12.7 The Sufi Muslims. (16:26)

4.12.7 The Sufi Muslims. - 16:26

Page VIDEO 4.13. Questions and Answers. (13:10)

4.13. Questions and Answers. - 13:10

Page VIDEO 4.14.1. The Formation of Judaism During the Exile and Return. (11:58)

4.14.1. The Formation of Judaism During the Exile and Return. - 11:58

 

Page VIDEO 4.14.2. The Formation of Judaism After Jesus's Resurrection. (15:25)

4.14.2. The Formation of Judaism After Jesus's Resurrection. - 15:25

Page VIDEO 4.15.1 The Basis for a Scientific Worldview. (15:17)

4.15.1 The Basis for a Scientific Worldview. - 15:17

Page VIDEO 4.15.2 History Has Purpose and Meaning. (11:07)

4.15.2 History Has Purpose and Meaning. - 11:07

Page VIDEO 4.16. The Enlightenment: a Massive Transformation. (14:15)

4.16. The Enlightenment: a Massive Transformation. - 13:49

Page VIDEO 4.17. Questions and Answers. (13:43)

4.17. Questions and Answers. - 13:49

Page VIDEO 5 Jesus and the Samaritan Woman at the Well (19:39)

Jesus and the Samaritan Woman at the Well

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ADDITIONAL MATERIALS File Textbook for the course: David W. Shenk, Global Gods: Exploring the Role of Religions in Modern Societies

Textbook for the course

URL Textbook for the course: David W. Shenk, Global Gods: Exploring the Role of Religions in Modern Societies

Textbook for the course

File Chapter 1. The Gods and Global Community.
File Chapter 3. God Went Away: African Religions
File Chapter 4. All Is Brahman: Hinduism
File Chapter 5. Peace Without God: Buddha
File Chapter 6. Ignore the Gods: Confucius and Plato
File Chapter 7. Yahweh Against the Gods: The Bible
File Chapter 8. The God of Abraham: Israel
File Chapter 9. The Wounded God: Messiah
File Chapter 10. Allah Without Associates: Islam
File Chapter 11. Freedom from the Gods: The Enlightenment