Learning and Teaching Materials Archive
EWTNKids Virtual Church Tour
This is an interactive virtual tour of a town which incorporates education about the Catholic faith, including the inside of a church, information about Catholicism, and religion in the home.
Children’s Book Study Guides: The Librarian of Basra and Alia’s Mission: Saving the Books of Iraq
This resource examines two books that offer an opportunity to open up positive discussion about the Iraq War with students. The Librarian of Basra by Jeanette Winter, and Alia's Mission: Saving the Books of Iraq by Mark Alan Stamaty, tell … Continue reading
Information on Islam
This simple webpage offers basic information on Islam and answers general history questions covering topics such as the founder, beliefs, traditions, festivals and the annual calendar.
‘Extra Credit’ book study guide
This resource offers a study guide to the book, 'Extra Credit', by Andrew Clements. The book is about a girl who needs extra credit for school and starts a penpal relationship with a boy from Afghanistan. The guide covers various … Continue reading
Comparative Religious Teachings
This study activity asks students to reflect on similarities and differences between belief systems. Using quotations from translations of religious texts, students are asked to organize these quotations into broad categories of essential concerns. This activity primarily uses the Silk … Continue reading
Belieforama
Belieforama offers a panoramic approach to issues of religion and belief, bringing a variety of views, perspectives and sectors to the table and empowering all (including those of no belief or practice) to engage in this theme. Belieforama provides a Community … Continue reading
The World of Islam
This resource is the National Geographic story on Islam, with links to online forums, bibliographies, Muslim organizations, and a digital Quran.
100 Questions About Islam
Current debates about integration, religious freedom and cultural diversity highlight growing levels of tensions between Muslim and non-Muslim communities in the US and Europe—most of which are founded on a lack of information. This video project aims to provide a … Continue reading
Scriptural Reasoning
Scriptural Reasoning (SR) represents a text study between Christians, Muslims and Jews. It is a practice whereby members of these faiths, in small groups, study together their own and each other’s sacred scriptures. The space created by the three faiths … Continue reading
A Common Word Between Us and You
A Common Word Between Us and You represents a resource, which aims to bring together two major religious communities, Christians and Muslims, in order to strengthen sustainable and meaningful peace in this world. The unity of God and the advancement … Continue reading