Overview Celebrations of Life’s Passages They are known as rites of passage, coming of age rituals that bring people into new life phases and conditions. Many of these ceremonies celebrate the shifts young people make into maturity, underscoring this transition’s … More →

Overview Many of the most prominent figures of the civil rights movement drew their motivation to fight for freedom and equality from their religious faith. Powered by the belief that all men and women are children of God, they set … More →

Overview Is the environment a religious issue? Across many religious faiths, nature’s beauty and value are embraced. Sacred texts speak to the miracle of earth’s creation and bounty and to the ways humanity both benefits from and needs to protect … More →

Overview What are the visions typically associated with marriage? Happy couples composed of a man and a woman…well, at least, from a traditional perspective. These days, same-sex marriage has greatly altered that view, as well as created significant and substantive … More →

Overview The rift between the Sunnis and Shiites is over 1,300 years old. Despite the factions’ shared beliefs, which include the “oneness” of Allah (Islam requires its followers to hold the belief that there is only one God) and the … More →

In a world torn by religious violence, and in America, where there is terrific religious diversity, is it possible for varied faith communities to come together to discuss commonalties and differences? Would interfaith dialogue diminish or even eliminate the gaps … More →

Overview Many factors motivate people to “do good” for others or to rally behind a cause. Service, such as volunteering, is common and considered valuable to all involved. Such service also raises philosophical questions. Is “doing good” a personal choice … More →

Overview Medical decision making is complex, wrought with personal, professional, societal, institutional, and, most of all, ethical implications. One tremendous challenge for medical professionals, policy makers, patients, and caregivers is negotiating the ethics of a situation, which can range from … More →

Media-rich lesson plans from NTTI featuring Religion & Ethics: Social Studies Using Radioactive Decay and Primary Sources to Date the Shroud of Turin. Read More Science Examining War and Morality. Read More Lesson plans from Thirteen Ed Online: Social Studies … More →

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z The Alban Institute Homepage This Far by Faith: African-American Spiritual Journeys http://pbs-wnet-preprod.digi-producers.pbs.org/thisfarbyfaith/ Ackland Art … More →