World Religions resources are available at RCC

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BK3376: Exploring Other World Religions                               1        Hubert N. Whitten           The Brethren Press       1978

                           This booklet presents basic exposure to the world's other major religions.  The religions looked at are:

                           Hinduism; Buddhism; Judaism; Islam; and Far Eastern Religions.  It is hoped that by looking at how

others have come to understand the nature of reality, students in a Christian context will find added clarity in the development of their own religious understandings.  In the final session Christians are encouraged to think especially about the significant aspects of their religion.  BOOK NO RENTAL CHARGE (Postage if mailed)

 

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DV161: Serious Answers to Hard Questions Disk 1                    1                                          Wesley Ministry          2006

                           Ten Christian and Jewish theologians, world experts in their respective fields as well as people of faith,

                            were each asked to address a single perplexing issue, such as the existence of evil or the relationship

between religion and science. The result is the "Serious Answers" course, which will encourage energetic discussion and sustained reflection by both believers and seekers. The five lessons on Disk one are: 1. Evil:  R. Kendall Soulen;

2. Religion and Science: John Polkinghorne; 3. Other Religions: Sathianathan Clarke; 4. Evangelism and Tolerance:  Scott Jones; 5. The God of the Old Testament: Amy-Jill Levine.   RENTAL $20/DISK OR $8.50 FOR ONE LESSON

VD1430: Scriptures Alive!  4. Many Religions, One God?            1        EcuFilm                        UMCom and Stone       1994

                           Are all persons who do not accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior doomed to hell?  Can one find truth

                           in other religions besides Christianity?  How does the Bible suggest we treat persons who do not

                           embrace the Christian faith?  These questions and others are explored in this session. 30 minutes.  RENTAL $8.50

 

VD1734: Wisdom of Faith (set)  1  Huston Smith  Public Affairs   1996

                                    Huston Smith talks with Bill Moyers about his experiences with the world’s great religions.  Length: 58 min. ea.                                                                                             Age: A       RENTAL $8.50 PER TAPE 

VD1735: Wisdom of Faith:   A Personal Philosophy                   1        Huston Smith                 Public Affairs              1996

                           This program distills what we can learn from the great religions.  Smith’s lifetime of experience and

                           study helps him to go beyond the differences between each tradition and show how the cultivation of

                           virtues valued by all religions -- intelligence, comp

VD1736: Wisdom of Faith:  Christianity and Judaism                  1        Huston Smith                 Public Affairs              1996

                           Because we are removed from spirituality today, Smith believes we find it difficult to understand the

                           true meaning of Christianity.  Smith finds the intimate relationship between the Jews and their God “a

                           living conversation between the human and the divi

VD1737: Wisdom of Faith:  Confucianism                               1        Huston Smith                 Public Affairs              1996

                           Smith explains how the intertwining of opposites is key to understanding great religions of China --

                           Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism.  For Smith, Eastern religions provide “an emphasis on direct

                           experience and a method for attaining that.”  He introduc

VD1738: Wisdom of Faith:  Hinduism and Buddhism                  1        Huston Smith                 Public Affairs              1996

                           This program explores the two great religions to come from India.  Smith uncovered the mysteries of

                           multiphonic chanting among Tibetan lamas, previously unknown in the West.  (orange case)   Age: A  

                           58 mins

VD1739: Wisdom of Faith:  Islam                                         1        Huston Smith                 Public Affairs              1996

                           Smith discovered Islam as an adult, and became enamored with Islamic conceptions of order, justice,

                           mercy, and compassion.  Through the trance-inducing dances of the Sufis, these mystics bring God into

 

VD1751: World Religions Series                                        1        Brown Publishing/Roa     Delphi Productions     1994

                           A series of five videotapes that explore five of the world’s major religions.  Buddhism, Christianity,

                           Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism are described using footage on location where each religion either began

                           or thrives today.  History, tradition, and practice.   RENTAL $7.50 EACH. 

VD1752: World Religions Series:  Judaism:  The Religion of a         2        Brown Publishing/Roa       Delphi Productions       1993

                           Shot on location in Israel, Egypt, and the U.S., this video traces the history, development and practice

                           of Judaism from its earliest beginnings to present day.  Includes discussion of the Torah, the

                           foundation of Jewish teaching and law; practices; and t

VD1753: World Religions Series: Buddhism:  The Middle Way of    2        Brown Publishing/Roa       Delphi Productions       1993

                           Shot on location in India, Nepal, Thailand and Japan, this video explores the history, development, the

                           art and the influence of Buddhism in the world.  (clear case)  Leader's Guide.   Age: HA   25 mins

VD1754: World Religions Series: Christianity:  The Way of           2        Brown Publishing/Roa       Delphi Productions       1994

                           Stretches from the Sermon on the Mount to the Dead Sea Scrolls.  Emphasizes the life of Christ; the

                           split between the East and West; the reformation; the rituals that are a part of the Christian tradition;

                           and the controversy that has arisen as a result o

VD1755: World Religions Series: Hinduism:  An Ancient Path in     2        Brown Publishing/Roa       Delphi Productions       1993

                           Traces the development of Hinduism from its inception to the present day.  Shot in India, it

                           demystifies many of the concepts of the faith, including:  gods; transmigration of the soul; Guru; sacred

                            cow; caste system; music and rituals.  Also covers the c

VD1756: World Religions Series: Islam:  The Faith and the People   2        Brown Publishing/Roa       Delphi Productions       1993

                           Gives an overview of the religion of Islam and its past and present influence on the world.  Segments

                           cover:  Islam’s contemporary role in the world; its history; some common misconceptions about the

                           faith; the crusades; its influence on the West; the art

 

VD1757: World Religions:  600 BC - AD 500                         1        Landmark Films            Landmark Films        1983

                           The great world religions of Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Zoroastrianism, and

                           Taoism all developed in Asia within a thousand years.  This program attempts to answer the question

                           of how, why, and where organized religion replaced triba    RENTAL $7.50

 

VD4089: Faith & Community The Religious Landscape               1                                          The Polis Center          2003

                           America is religiously pluralistic although the pluralism varies from place to place. The place and status

                            of religion has changed both in relation to the larger culture, and in relation to other religious traditions.   $8.50

DV41: Religions of the World Orthodox and Roman Catholic         1                                          Schlessinger Media       2000

                           From the public ministry of Jesus to the legendary battles of the Crusades, examine the interwoven

                           histories of these two distinct branches of Christianity. Discover the differences between these two

                           orders of religion and the practices of the people.  $8.50

VD3397: Religions of the World: Religions of Small Societies  1                                          Schlessinger Media    1998

                           Examine the religious rituals and myths of the many small groups of indigenous people living around

                           the world. From the Ainu of northern Japan to the Indians of North America, discover common beliefs

                           and practices that bind these societies on a spiritual    $8.50

VD3398: Religions of the World: Native American Spirituality 1                                          Schlessinger Media    1998

                           Through archival footage, artifacts and interviews, viewers will gain a broad understanding of Native

                           American Spirituality. Students will explore specific customs and rituals from the diverse cultures of

                           the Eskimo, Iroquois, Maya, Aztec and other tribes.  $8.50

 

 

 

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Adam Hamilton answers common questions about denominational differences as they look at the history, theology, and distinctive emphases of eight different Christian denominations and faith traditions.

1. Orthodoxy: Mystery, Liturgy and Tradition  2. Catholicism: Sacrament and Mass  3. Lutheranism: Word and Faith  4. Presbyterianism: The Sovereignty of God   5. Anglicanism: Common Prayer  6. Baptists: Baptism, Conversion and Scripture  7. Pentecostalism: The Power of the Spirit  8. Methodists: People of the Extreme Center