Steward, Colleen Needles

Explains that religions help people examine questions about life, death, and the existence of God, and describes elements that world religions have in common, including basic belief systems, holy writings, sacred places, and special holidays and celebrations.

Explores the history, beliefs, traditions and practices, ceremonies and holidays, and sacred writings of Judaism, with a visit to a synagogue, stories of the Jewish faith, and conversations with rabbis from different branches of the religion.

Explores the history, beliefs, traditions and practices, ceremonies and holidays, and sacred writings of Islam, with a visit to a mosque, and stories of the Muslim faith.

Explores the history, beliefs, traditions and practices, ceremonies and holidays, and sacred writings of Hinduism, with a visit to a temple, and stories of the Hindu faith.

Explores the history, beliefs, traditions and practices, ceremonies and holidays, and sacred writings of Christianity, with a visit to a church, stories of the Christian faith, and conversations with ministers and priests.

Explores the history, beliefs, traditions and practices, ceremonies and holidays, and sacred writings of Buddhism, with a visit to a temple, stories of the Buddhist faith, and conversations with monks and nuns.