NGEC 1 - Understanding the Self PDF

Course Code / Title NGEC 1- Understanding the Self 0  COURSE OUTCOMES: CO2 : Distinguish construction of the self from various disciplinal perspectives: philosophy, sociology, anthropology and...

Course Code / Title NGEC 1- Understanding the Self 0  COURSE OUTCOMES: CO2 : Distinguish construction of the self from various disciplinal perspectives: philosophy, sociology, anthropology and psychology LEARNING OUTCOMES: LO No. 2.1 : Discuss the developmental aspects of the Physical and Sexual Self through various behaviors and dilemmas LO No. 2.2 : Explain the association of self and possession LO No. 2.3 : Explain various religious beliefs and practices and how it affects the understanding of the self. LO No. 2.4 : Discuss the Filipino values in the application of leadership and team working skills LO No. 2.5 : Discuss the proper way of demonstrating values and attitudes online  Module 7 – Week 7 THE SPRITUAL SELF Teaching – Learning Activity 4 Questions to ponder: Why is your religion important to you? 5 Questions to ponder: If given a chance to change your religion, what religion will you choose beside Christianism ? Why? 6 Questions to ponder: Why do we need to believe to a Supreme Being? 7 Content Discussion 8 What is your religion? AGLIPAYAN PROTESTANT ISLAM JEHOVA’S WITNESS BORN AGAIN CHRISTIAN DATING DAAN ROMAN CATHOLIC PENTECOSTES IGLESIA NI CRISTO OTHERS What is Religion? Set of cultural beliefs and practices that usually include some or all basic characteristics. Religion is a social-cultural system of designated behaviors and practices, morals, worldviews, texts, sanctified places, prophecies, ethics, or organizations, that relates humanity to supernatural, transcendental, or spiritual elements. (Wikipedia) CHARACTERISTICS OF RELIGION The Big Story Origins of Religion Belief in supernatural beings (gods). A distinction between sacred and profane objects. Ritual acts focused on sacred objects. A moral code believed to be sanction by the gods. What is our moral code?  Respect the wants and needs of others  Honesty at all times  Be faithful or at least be honest  Be modest and secretive  Take responsibility for your actions  Restrain yourself as appropriate in line with the rules above. Characteristically religious feelings (awe, sense of mystery, sense of guilt, adoration), which tend to be aroused in the presence of sacred objects and during the practice of ritual, and which are connected in idea with the gods. Prayer and other forms of communica tion with gods. A worldview, or a general picture of the world as a whole and the place of the individual therein. A more or less total organization of one’s life based on the worldview A social group bound together by the above RELIGION OF THE WORLD Religion : Christianity Symbolism : Latin Cross Leader : Jesus Christ Definitions : Based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth (1st century) as presented in the New Testament. Believes that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and our Savior. Believes in the Holy Trinity, the unity of Father, Son (Jesus Christ), and Holy Spirit as three persons in one Godhead. Eastern Christianity, which include Eastern Ortodoxy, Oriental Orthodoxy and Church of the East. RELIGION OF THE WORLD Religion : Taoism Symbolism : Yin and Yang Leader : Lao Tzu (Laozi) is traditionally described as the founder of Taoism, but modern writers think he is a legendary figure, and that the book attributed to him - the Tao Te Ching - is actually a collection of writings by many different wise people. Definitions : Originated on the philosophical tradition of Chinese which emphasizes living in harmony it symbolizes the source, pattern and substance of everything that exists Universally called TAO or “the way” for achieving "perfection" Taoist ethics emphasize wuwei (action without intention) :naturalness. simplicity, spontaneity Three Treasures: Compassion Frugality humility RELIGION OF THE WORLD Religion : Sikhism Symbolism : Khanda Leader : Guru Nanak (1469–1539), the founder of Sikhism, was born to Mehta Kalu and Mata Tripta in the village of Talwandi, present-day Nankana Sahib, near Lahore. Throughout his life, Guru Nanak was a religious leader and social reformer. Definition : All in God Is a panentheistic religion founded on the teachings of Guru Nanak The fifth-largest organized religion in the world Control over one's internal vices and be able to be constantly immersed in virtues clarified in the Guru Granth Sahib Engage in social reform through the pursuit of justice for all human beings. RELIGION OF THE WORLD Religion : Hinduism Symbolism : Aum Letter Leader : Hinduism has no one founder but is instead a fusion of various beliefs. Around 1500 B.C., the Indo-Aryan people migrated to the Indus Valley, and their language and culture blended with that of the indigenous people living in the region Definitions : is also called Vaidika Dharma, or the dharma of the Vedas. founded in the Indian subcontinent is one of the most ancient of still-active religions,[with origins perhaps as far back as prehistoric times RELIGION OF THE WORLD Religion : Judaism Symbolism : Star of David Leader : The origins of Jewish faith are explained throughout the Torah. According to the text, God first revealed himself to a Hebrew man named Abraham, who became known as the founder of Judaism. Definitions : Is the oldest Abrahamic religion, originating in the people of ancient Israel and Judea During the 70 CE jewish people started to scattered after the destruction of Temple of Jerusalem. RELIGION OF THE WORLD Religion : Buddhism Symbolism : Dharmachakra Leader : Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism who later became known as “the Buddha,” lived during the 5th century B.C. Gautama was born into a wealthy family as a prince in present- day Nepal. Definition : was founded by Siddhartha Gautama in the 5th century BCE Buddhists generally agree that Gotama aimed to help sentient beings end their suffering (dukkha) by understanding the true nature of phenomena RELIGION OF THE WORLD Religion : Islam Symbolism : Crescent and Star Leader : Muhammad was the founder of Islam and the proclaimer of the Qurʾān, Islam's sacred scripture. He spent his entire life in what is now the country of Saudi Arabia, from his birth about 570 CE in Mecca to his death in 632 in Medina Description : It is based on the QUrán, one of the holy books considered by Muslims to be revealed by God. It is based on the unity of all religious philosophers and accepts all the Abrahamic prophets of Juadism It is the most widely practiced religion of Southeast Asia, North Africa, Western Asia, and Central Asia, while Muslim-majority countries also exist in parts of South Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Southeast Europe RITUALS Performance of ceremonial acts prescribed by a tradition of sacred law. Ritual is a specific, observable mode of behaviour exhibited by all known societies The word ‘ritual’ is derived from the Latin word ‘ritualis’, associated with the word ‘rite’ which comes from ‘ritus’, typically understood to mean a type of ceremony or custom. It is also believed that the original concept of ‘ritus’ could be associated with the Sanskrit or Vedic Religion (also known as Historic Hinduism) concept of ‘ṛtá’, the principal of natural order within the universe. The concept of ‘ritual observances’ also ties into the theme of ceremony. Play video 3 FUNDAMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS OF RITUALS: 1. A feeling or emotion of respect, awe, fascination or dread in relation to the sacred 2. Dependence upon a belief system that is usually expressed in the language of myth 3. Symbolic in relation to its reference The self can be described as a ritual being who exhibit a striking parallel between their ritual and verbal behaviour. It may be viewed as a system of symbolic acts that is based upon arbitrary rules. Participation to rituals is expression of religious beliefs. GAME RULES: (SCORING) HIGHEST SCORE: 95 % Note : if the group got all questions correctly 100% 2ND PLACE: 90 % 3RD PLACE: 85 % 4TH PLACE: 80 % Questions to ponder: How meaningful is your life right now? 45 Questions to ponder: What makes your life meaningful right now? 46 FINDING AND CREATING MEANING OF LIFE Dr. Viktor E. Frankl – published a book about logotheraphy in 1959 Logotheraphy – the main belief is that “man’s primary motivational force is search for meaning”. It aids individual to find personal meaning of life, whatever life situation may be. Meaning can be discovered by creating a work or doing a deed, expecting something or encountering someone and the attitude toward an avoidable suffering Uses the philosophy of optimism in the face of tragedy, where people are capable of “turning suffering into human achievement and accomplishment, deriving from guilt the opportunity or change oneself for the better; turning and deriving from life’s transitoriness an incentive to take responsible action  Life has The Franklian meaning under Psychology has the all basic concepts: circumstances Main motivation for living is our will to find meaning in life Freedom to find meaning Furthermore, it aims to: 1. Become aware of spiritual resources 2. Make conscious of spiritual resources 3. Use defiant power of the human spirit and stand up against adversity. Logotheraphy Assumptions 1. Human being is an entity consisting of body, mind and spirit. 2. Life has meaning under all circumstances, even the most miserable. 3. People have a will to meaning. 4. People have freedom under all circumstances to activate the will to find meaning 5. Life has a demand quality to which people must respond if decisions are to be meaningful 6. The individual is unique Frankl’s Sources of Meaning 1. Purposeful work 2. Courage in the face of difficulty 3. Love Performance Task “Ate/ Kuya Ano Na?!: A Religion of the World Trivia Segment” Each group will be given respective religion. They will present as many trivia as they can about the religion assigned to them. They must assure that the audience will be impressed with how they present it. 53 Assessment ✓ Oral Recitation “ Poster Making: An Expression of My Spirituality” Create a poster that will express your belief about the existence of a Supreme Being in your life. If there is no Supreme Being in your belief, just express your spirituality. Please refer to NGEC 1-AAW-M-007 THE SPIRITUAL SELF (Asynchronous Activity Form) 54 Reference Understanding the Self, FIRST EDITION by Eden Joy Pastor Alata, Bernardo Nicolas Caslib Jr, Janice Patria Javier Serafica and R.A. Pilawen THE MATERIAL OR ECONOMIC SELF Additional Reference: Maderazo, S. (2017, September 28). MATERIAL SELF & ECONOMIC SELF.pptx. Retrieved from: https://www.scribd.com/presentation/360154947/MATERIAL-SELF-ECONOMIC-SELF- pptx https://www.uta.edu/philosophy/faculty/burgess-jackson/Alston,%20Religion%20(1967).pdf Where do superstitions come from? - Stuart Vyse https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=quOdF1CAPXs 55