Central Idea
Systems that define beliefs and values offer explanations about the world around us and what it means to be human.
Lines of inquiry:
- Similarities and differences between belief systems (secular and faith-based)
- How beliefs and values contribute to the formation and actions of communities
- The impact of spiritual traditions on society
Key concepts: Forms, Perspective, Causation
How did students collect information and have deeper understanding?
The students visited Museum Bayt Al quran in TMII to collect information of how Al Quran has become a truly guidance and how Islamic Art looked. The students has enriched their understanding that Al Quran has played important roles for Moslem and it has been written since 19th Century in Indonesia.
Moreover, the students interviewed a leader of Al Jabr Mosque to gather data of how Islamic values and routines have impacted the society around the Mosque. The students comprehended that the Mosques has some routines and programs to build Islamic environment and encourage society to apply Islamic values.
The students visited Museum Bayt Al quran in TMII to collect information of how Al Quran has become a truly guidance and how Islamic Art looked. The students has enriched their understanding that Al Quran has played important roles for Moslem and it has been written since 19th Century in Indonesia.
Moreover, the students interviewed a leader of Al Jabr Mosque to gather data of how Islamic values and routines have impacted the society around the Mosque. The students comprehended that the Mosques has some routines and programs to build Islamic environment and encourage society to apply Islamic values.
Why did students need to learn about belief systems?
By researching and understanding other belief systems, it supports students to be more open-minded of the differences and show respects to others. They reflect to their own beliefs and they did action to promote Islamic values to other people as their summative assessment. Some students did house chores to get paid and then use the money for donation to mosque. Some other students also do participation to do sholat 5 times a day and encourage kindergarten students. Those actions were simple but meaningful.
By researching and understanding other belief systems, it supports students to be more open-minded of the differences and show respects to others. They reflect to their own beliefs and they did action to promote Islamic values to other people as their summative assessment. Some students did house chores to get paid and then use the money for donation to mosque. Some other students also do participation to do sholat 5 times a day and encourage kindergarten students. Those actions were simple but meaningful.