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Chebucto Community Net: Religious Taoism

For Students 9th - 10th
The Chebucto Community Net provides a site with a brief description and origin information on the Heavenly Masters sect.
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Website
Other

Anabaptists: Separate by Choice , Marginal by Force

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough essay covering all aspects of the beliefs and history of Anabaptists, a religious group that "evolved in a time of social and religious chaos."
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Other

Utrecht Univ.: Fa Qs Observance, Marriage, Women in Judaism

For Students 9th - 10th
A Usenet collection of questions and answers related to Jewish culture, religious practices and beliefs, and family life. For example, it explores the meaning of kosher and explains how Jews around the world keep kosher.
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Handout
PBS

Pbs: American Novel: Literary Timeline: Literary Movements: Transcendentalism

For Students 9th - 10th
Background on the literary, religious, and philosophical movement known as Transcendentalism, including central beliefs and writers important to the movement.
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Handout
Stanford University

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Pantheism

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent, in-depth article from the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy introducing the metaphysical beliefs and religious practices of pantheism. Pantheism is treated as both a philosophy and a religion. Author consider arguments and...
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Lesson Plan
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Sti Lesson 29: Adolescent Identity Crisis

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Knowing oneself and attaining a mature identity is the developmental task of adolescence. Successful resolution of the identity crisis involves making healthy choices and personal commitments to an occupation, religious belief, and a...
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Introduction to Buddhism

For Students 9th - 10th
Buddhism is one of the world's great religions, and has deeply influenced the character and evolution of Asian civilization over the past 2,500 years. It is based on the teachings of a historical figure, Siddhartha Gautama, who lived...
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Website
British Library

British Library: Discovering Literature: An Introduction to Robinson Crusoe

For Students 9th - 10th
Playwright Stephen Sharkey describes his own first encounter with Robinson Crusoe and examines how the novel was shaped by Daniel Defoe's religious dissent, imperialist beliefs, and fascination with money.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Jews of Yemen

For Students 9th - 10th
Jews have lived in Yemen, a large and rugged country in the southwest part of the Arabian Peninsula, for at least 1,500 years. They identify themselves and are identified by others, as part of the widespread Jewish people. They...
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Old Believers

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the culture of the Old Believers religious group. Explore topics such as their history, cultural values, and beliefs.
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Curated OER

Interior View of St. James Church, Goose

For Students 9th - 10th
The Library of Congress offers this detailed essay on the renewal of religious beliefs in 18th century America. It discusses deism, a tenet of Enlightment, and the Great Awakening.
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Curated OER

Interior of Mt. Shiloh Baptist Church

For Students 9th - 10th
The Library of Congress offers this detailed essay on the renewal of religious beliefs in 18th century America. It discusses deism, a tenet of Enlightment, and the Great Awakening.
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Curated OER

A s.w. View of the Baptist Meeting

For Students 9th - 10th
The Library of Congress offers this detailed essay on the renewal of religious beliefs in 18th century America. It discusses deism, a tenet of Enlightment, and the Great Awakening.
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Curated OER

Gilbert Tennent

For Students 9th - 10th
The Library of Congress offers this detailed essay on the renewal of religious beliefs in 18th century America. It discusses deism, a tenet of Enlightment, and the Great Awakening.
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Curated OER

An Account of the College of New Jersey

For Students 9th - 10th
The Library of Congress offers this detailed essay on the renewal of religious beliefs in 18th century America. It discusses deism, a tenet of Enlightment, and the Great Awakening.
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Curated OER

Samuel Davies

For Students 9th - 10th
The Library of Congress offers this detailed essay on the renewal of religious beliefs in 18th century America. It discusses deism, a tenet of Enlightment, and the Great Awakening.
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Curated OER

View on Jones's Falls,

For Students 9th - 10th
The Library of Congress offers this detailed essay on the renewal of religious beliefs in 18th century America. It discusses deism, a tenet of Enlightment, and the Great Awakening.
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Curated OER

Baptism in Schuylkill River

For Students 9th - 10th
The Library of Congress offers this detailed essay on the renewal of religious beliefs in 18th century America. It discusses deism, a tenet of Enlightment, and the Great Awakening.
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Francis Asbury

For Students 9th - 10th
The Library of Congress offers this detailed essay on the renewal of religious beliefs in 18th century America. It discusses deism, a tenet of Enlightment, and the Great Awakening.
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A View of Fort George With the City Of

For Students 9th - 10th
The Library of Congress offers this detailed essay on the renewal of religious beliefs in 18th century America. It discusses deism, a tenet of Enlightment, and the Great Awakening.
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George Whitefield

For Students 9th - 10th
The Library of Congress offers this detailed essay on the renewal of religious beliefs in 18th century America. It discusses deism, a tenet of Enlightment, and the Great Awakening.
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Curated OER

The Reverend Mr. George

For Students 9th - 10th
The Library of Congress offers this detailed essay on the renewal of religious beliefs in 18th century America. It discusses deism, a tenet of Enlightment, and the Great Awakening.
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Curated OER

George Whitefield's Burial

For Students 9th - 10th
The Library of Congress offers this detailed essay on the renewal of religious beliefs in 18th century America. It discusses deism, a tenet of Enlightment, and the Great Awakening.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Thomas H. Huxley

For Students 9th - 10th
British biologist who defended Darwin's theory of evolution. He is known as "Darwin's Bulldog." Huxley also coined the term "anosticism" describing his religious beliefs.