Understanding Hinduism (Understanding World Religions)
by Don Nardo
21st Century Religions: Hinduism (21st Century Religions)
by Rasamandala Das
This general introduction to Hinduism makes a valuable information resource for KS3 and 4 Religious Education students. Written by a Hindu with wide experience of teaching and writing about Hinduism for children, it covers the foundation and history of Hinduism. It continues by exploring the beliefs, teachings and practices of modern Hinduism, which includes a look at sacred texts and places of worship. The final chapters focus on Hinduism and society, and its role in the modern world. A special...
Thinking about Hinduism (Thinking about Religion)
by Eric J Sharpe
Meet the Patel family, especially Sumitra and her brother Krishna, both eleven years old, and join with their friends Peter and Susan as they learn something of what it means to be a Hindu living in Britain today. Come and see their home and share a meal with them. Feel the dignity and the pure fun of the major ceremonies in which the Patels take part during the course of a year. Be it a bonfire party or a wedding, you are sure to find a festival that captures your interest, even if it is differ...
One of a series that focuses on major religions and their relevance to contemporary life. It offers a balance of information about each religion and an exploration of how we can learn from it. The text looks at the founders and significant individuals in the religion and its key beliefs, signs and symbols. Worship is also covered, the festivals, celebrations, rites of passage, pilgrimages and sacred places. Moral issues and ultimate questions are presented and considered. The concepts explored i...
This volume is part of a series which provides an introduction to the world's major religions. Each book in the series looks at a particular religion's history, sacred texts, worship in the home, places of worship, pilgrimage, festivals, rites of passage and family life. The books include: points of view of people from each faith; extracts from sacred texts and quotes from key religious figures; and boxes highlighting particular symbols and customs.
My Life, My Religion: Hindu Priest (My Life, My Religion)
by Rasamandala Das
In each book of the series, a religious community leader describes his or her work and daily life. They show that they have far more to do than lead services one day a week - for example, teaching, studying, hospital visiting, caring, office work, attending meetings and representing their religious institution in the local community. They are also 'ordinary people', practising their religion for themselves and keeping up with mundane matters like cooking and cleaning. Each book is based on photo...
World Beliefs: Hinduism Paperback (World Beliefs and Cultures)
by Sue Penney
This important new series provides an up-to-date introduction to the world's major religions. Each book covers a particular religion, including a look at its history, sacred texts, worship in the home, places of worship, pilgrimage, festivals, rites of passage and family life. The books have a fresh, accessible approach and include discussions of contemporary religious issues such as the role of women in Islamic society. The books include: points of view of people of the relevant faith; extracts...
Living Religions: Living Hinduism (Living Religions)
One of a series that focuses on major religions and their relevance to contemporary life. It offers a balance of information about each religion and an exploration of how we can learn from it. The text looks at the founders and significant individuals in the religion and its key beliefs, signs and symbols. Worship is also covered, the festivals, celebrations, rites of passage, pilgrimages and sacred places. Moral issues and ultimate questions are presented and considered. The concepts explored i...
Part of a series that focuses on the major world religions and their relevance to contemporary life. Each title offers a balance of information about the religion and an exploration of how we can learn from it, looking at: founders and significant individuals; key beliefs, signs and symbols; worship; festivals, celebrations and rites of passage; pilgrimage and sacred places; and moral issues and ultimate questions.
Religions to InspiRE for KS3: Hinduism Teacher's Resource Book (INSP)
by Jan Hayes
This innovative course gives you the flexibility to deliver Key Stage 3 Religious Education however you want - both thematically and/or by religion.InspiRE comprises two parallel sets of books: Themes to InspiRE, three books (one for each year of Key Stage 3) that cover the non-statutory Programme of Study for Religious Education through an exploration of thematic issues and concepts. Religions to InspiRE, seven 'by religion' books that exemplify the themes and expand them from the points of vie...
A simplified and accessible text of the World Beliefs and Cultures series. Contains extracts from sacred texts and quotes from religious figures. Highlights the symbols and customs of each faith
Written in an accessible style that dispels many of the myths and mysteries surrounding this major world religion, ""Hinduism, Third Edition"" provides readers with an up-to-date understanding of the interconnection between religion and politics in India today. Its coverage includes: roots of Hinduism; Hindu customs and beliefs; Hindu gods and devotionalism; Hindu rites of passage; the Hindu nationalist movement in India; Hindu-Muslim relations in India; and, the conflict in Kashmir.
A balanced, factual and culturally sensitive examination of Hinduism for Key Stage 3 Religious Studies.The Seeking Religion series has titles for each of the main world religions. It is a proven reliable and accessible resource for Key Stage 3 Religious Education. Each title has concise easy-to-understand narrative and a wide range of questions and activities to stimulate discussions in order to learn from and about religion. The Hindu Experience helps pupils to:- gain an understanding about...