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Knowledge Bites: Theology

With Foundations laid, we can now delve into an area of Religion & Worldviews (or Religious Education) that I find fascinating: theology. The core tenants and beliefs that are central to organised or institutional worldviews. This series starts with the Abrahamic, pauses to look at non-religious worldviews and then explores the Dharmic traditions.

Each video gives a general overview of the theology before exploring a key theme or component.

  • Christian Theology and The Nicene Creed: This video explores the Nicene Creed, providing teachers with essential content on Christian theology and historical significance.

  • Muslim Theology and The Five Pillars of Islam: The theological underpinnings of the Five Pillars of Islam, crucial for understanding Islamic faith and practice.

  • Jewish Theology and The Covenant with Abraham: Examine the covenant between God and Abraham in Judaism, highlighting its theological significance and historical context.

  • Humanism Belief and Secular Ethical Values: Discussing the principles and ethics of Humanism, emphasising secular humanist perspectives on morality and values. This video includes the Declarations of Amsterdam as a point of comparison to sacred texts.

  • Hindu Theology and The Bhagavad Gita. The theological teachings and philosophical insights of the Bhagavad Gita, a revered text in Hinduism, providing you with a basis for teaching Hindu theology.

  • Buddhist Theology with The Four Noble Truths: Exploring the theological implications of the Four Noble Truths in Buddhism, explaining the core beliefs of the traditions

  • Sikh Theology and The Guru Granth Sahib. We discuss the theological teachings and hymns within the Guru Granth Sahib, enabling you to introduce students to Sikh theological concepts

  • Comparative Theology with Abrahamic vs. Dharmic Traditions. Explore the theological similarities and differences between Abrahamic and Dharmic traditions, helping you to plan for and support comparative theology discussions.