http://deimos3.apple.com/WebObjects/Core.woa/Browse/itunes.open.ac.uk.1544964492.01544964500 Open University Introducing Religions - For iPod/iPhone Why study religion? An understanding of the world’s religious traditions is crucial in helping us to appreciate not just the varied forms of belief and practice that we encounter at home, abroad and in the media, but also the influence that religion has on world affairs. This course offers an introduction to the study of religions, and in particular to six major religions: Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism and Sikhism, including the various roles of their founders and leaders, their texts, rituals, practices and behaviours. This practical insight will enable you to develop a better understanding of different beliefs and worldviews and what these mean to their adherents. This material is taken from The Open University course A217 Introducing religions. Humanities Open University no The largest and most splendid mosque in India. The largest and most splendid mosque in India. The largest and most splendid mosque in India. 1553168317 Tue, 27 May 2008 23:38:15 GMT Open University 0:03:10 no Humanities Open University The most important Sufi shrine in India in Awia near Delhi. The most important Sufi shrine in India in Awia near Delhi. The most important Sufi shrine in India in Awia near Delhi. 1553168319 Tue, 27 May 2008 23:37:15 GMT Open University 0:05:09 no Humanities Open University How Hindu practice has changed in a small Indian village over the last 25 years How Hindu practice has changed in a small Indian village over the last 25 years How Hindu practice has changed in a small Indian village over the last 25 years 1553168321 Tue, 27 May 2008 23:36:15 GMT Open University 0:11:52 no Humanities Open University Varanasi, on the Ganges, is one of the most important Hindu religious sites. Varanasi, on the Ganges, is one of the most important Hindu religious sites. Varanasi, on the Ganges, is one of the most important Hindu religious sites. 1552852173 Tue, 27 May 2008 23:35:15 GMT Open University 0:04:33 no Humanities Open University Hinduism is an evolving religion both in India and internationally. Mathura, the reputed birthplace of Krishna, is now an international centre Hinduism is an evolving religion both in India and internationally. Mathura, the reputed birthplace of Krishna, is now an international centre Hinduism is an evolving religion both in India and internationally. Mathura, the reputed birthplace of Krishna, is now an international centre 1553168323 Tue, 27 May 2008 23:34:15 GMT Open University 0:11:04 no Humanities Open University Bodhgaya in northern India is famous for Buddhists and Hindus as the place where the Buddha gained enlightenment. It is a site of pilgrimage and prayer for monks and lay Buddhists from all over the world. Bodhgaya in northern India is famous for Buddhists and Hindus as the place where the Buddha gained enlightenment. It is a site of pilgrimage and prayer for monks and lay Buddhists from all over the world. Bodhgaya in northern India is famous for Buddhists and Hindus as the place where the Buddha gained enlightenment. It is a site of pilgrimage and prayer for monks and lay Buddhists from all over the world. 1553168325 Tue, 27 May 2008 23:33:15 GMT Open University 0:10:27 no Humanities Open University Trainees come from all over Sri Lanka to a Theravada centre near Colombo to train as monks. For local people too it is an important cultural institution Trainees come from all over Sri Lanka to a Theravada centre near Colombo to train as monks. For local people too it is an important cultural institution Trainees come from all over Sri Lanka to a Theravada centre near Colombo to train as monks. For local people too it is an important cultural institution 1553168327 Tue, 27 May 2008 23:32:15 GMT Open University 0:14:00 no Humanities Open University Leslie and Irene Lancaster on the everyday life of a Jewish family. Leslie and Irene Lancaster on the everyday life of a Jewish family. Leslie and Irene Lancaster on the everyday life of a Jewish family. 1553168329 Tue, 27 May 2008 23:31:15 GMT Open University 0:10:28 no Humanities Open University Holy communion in the Greek orthodox church Holy communion in the Greek orthodox church Holy communion in the Greek orthodox church 1553168331 Tue, 27 May 2008 23:30:15 GMT Open University 0:02:01 no Humanities Open University Comparing three very different Sikh temples or Gurudwaras, beginning with the most important shrine, the Golden Temple in Amritsar Comparing three very different Sikh temples or Gurudwaras, beginning with the most important shrine, the Golden Temple in Amritsar Comparing three very different Sikh temples or Gurudwaras, beginning with the most important shrine, the Golden Temple in Amritsar 1552852175 Tue, 27 May 2008 23:29:15 GMT Open University 0:12:08 no Humanities Open University On the importance and complexity of music in the Sikh religion On the importance and complexity of music in the Sikh religion On the importance and complexity of music in the Sikh religion 1553168333 Tue, 27 May 2008 23:28:15 GMT Open University 0:03:06 no Humanities Open University Initiation into a strict Sikh sect Initiation into a strict Sikh sect Initiation into a strict Sikh sect 1553168335 Tue, 27 May 2008 23:27:15 GMT Open University 0:02:17 no Humanities Open University The Guru Nanak Sikh School in London The Guru Nanak Sikh School in London The Guru Nanak Sikh School in London 1553168337 Tue, 27 May 2008 23:26:15 GMT Open University 0:04:00 no Humanities Open University