Department of Education

Region VII, Central Visayas

Mandaue City Division

Self-Learning Kit for

Senior High School Learners
Grade Levels: Grades 11 and 12
Specialized Subject: World Religions and
Belief Systems
Semester: First/Second

MODULE I:Learning Competency #1:

Differentiate the concept, elements, and characteristics of belief
system, world view, religion, and spirituality
 WORLDVIEW, RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY

This is your first module for the course Introduction to World Religions and Belief
Systems. This module contains the explanation of terms like worldview, religion and spirituality.
This module starts with the introduction of the topic with its objectives. Then, you will proceed
to the pre-assessment. The next part of the module is the lesson proper which has the following
parts namely: activity, discussion of the activity, mini lesson, and enrichment activity. Then, you
will have the generalization and application before the post-assessment. Do all the required
activities before you answer the post-assessment. The answers for the pre-assessment and post-
assessment are provided on the page before the references are found. Be sure to read,
understand, and follow the directions of each part of the module. Be honest in answering all the
activities and write your answers on the space provided for in this module. If there is a part
that is not clear to you do not hesitate to contact your teacher for clarification. Enjoy
learning and performing all the activities that are prepared for you.

Have you not asked yourself what are your beliefs and what influenced you to have these
beliefs? These are just some of the questions that this module will help you to answer.
At the end of this module you should be able to:
1. distinguish the different types of worldview
2. draw the difference between religious and spiritual person
3. demonstrate appreciation of different worldviews by showing respect to all
regardless of beliefs
Directions: Identify what is described in each number without reading the lesson part of this
lesson. Be honest in writing the correct answer. After answering, turn to the last page for the
correct answers. You can skip this module if you get all the answers correctly, if not proceed
with the module.
Answers
1. a collection of beliefs about life and the universe being held 1.____________________
by people
2. an organized system of beliefs, ceremonies, and rules used to 2.____________________
worship a god or a group of gods
3. described as one’s integrative view of life and involves a quest 3.____________________
for the meaning and ultimate value of life
4. a belief in the existence of one God viewed as the creative 4._____________________
source of human race and the world
5. a belief in many principal gods whom no one is supreme 5._____________________
6. the belief that there is no genuine distinction between God 6._____________________
and the universe
7. a belief that denies the existence of God 7._____________________
8. the belief that God’s existence is unknown and unknowable 8._____________________
9. the belief that there is only one God who could have designed 9._____________________
and created the universe
10. deals primarily with issues concerning religion that includes 10._____________________
analysis on the existence of a divine being or on sacred texts
11. example of sacred place 11.____________________
12. the kind of belief system in Christianity 12.____________________
13. the kind of belief system in Hinduism 13.____________________
14. concerns with the studying of issues concerning religion 14.____________________
15. comes from the Latin word spiritus 15.____________________

Activity : List down 10 things that you believe in by completing the following. Then, answer
the questions that follow.
1. I believe I /that________________________________________________.
2. I believe I /that________________________________________________.
3. I believe I /that________________________________________________.
4. I believe I /that________________________________________________.
 5. I believe I /that________________________________________________.
6. I believe I /that________________________________________________.
7. I believe I /that________________________________________________.
8. I believe I /that________________________________________________.
9. I believe I /that________________________________________________.
10. I believe I /that________________________________________________.

a. What are your statements all about?

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b. How do we call collectively your set of beliefs?
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________

Each person perceives and understands the world in a different way. In general, this
perspective is called worldview which is a collection of beliefs about life and the universe being
held by people ( The Free Dictionary, 2020). This collection of beliefs eventually will have an
effect on how a person looks at the world and connects with it.
The belief in god or gods is found in almost all religions. The next paragraphs tackle the
different kinds of belief systems or worldviews concerning religions.
Theism is defined as a belief in the existence of one god viewed as the creative source of
human race and the world who transcends yet is immanent in the world ( Merriam-Webster
Dictionary, 2020). Monotheistic religions claim that there is only one God who could have
designed and created the universe or may have directed all events that led to the creation of
everything (Hick, 1983). Judaism, Christianity and Islam are modern day examples of
monotheistic religions (Ong, 2016). Polytheistic religions that recognize many principal gods are
common among early people (Hick, 1983).
In addition, the belief that asserts that there is no genuine distinction between God and
the universe is called Monism. This implies that God is dwelling in the universe as part of it thus
the universe does not exist at all as a reality but only a manifestation of God. Moreover, while
atheists deny the existence of God, agnostics deny the possibility for man to acquire knowledge
of the existence of God (Ong, 2016).
What is then religion? Religion is defined as an organized system of beliefs, ceremonies,
and rules used to worship a god or a group of gods (Merriam-Webster Dictionary, 2020). Also it
was used to designate formal beliefs and tenets. While religion may be universal in all stages of
human history, it does not follow that all individuals are religious or even religious to some
degree (Ong, 2016).
A common characteristic of the belief system of major religions in the world is on the
longing for the value of life . As a result, people have been searching and yearning to understand
the mystery of life and the universe for thousand of years. This led to the concept of spirituality.
Spirituality is derived from the Latin word spiritus whose verb root is spirare which means to
breathe literally (Ong, 2016).
While religions are frequently viewed as set of ideals practiced and followed by organized
groups, spirituality is something an individual can have without being implicated in the
ambivalent complexity of human societies and institutions . Although traditional spirituality is
frequently associated with religiosity, many people assert that personal spirituality can grow
separately from religions. On may find inner peace, satisfaction, and contentment in life
independent from religions. Thus, spirituality can be described as one’s integrative view of life
that involves a quest for the meaning and ultimate value of life Ong, 2016).
In the study of religion, there are basic concepts that need to be understood such as
theology and philosophy of religion. While religion refers to any set of attitudes, beliefs, and
practices concerning the supernatural power, theology involves the systematic study for the
existence and nature of the divine. On the other hand, philosophy of religion deals with issues
concerning religion which includes analysis on the existence of a divine being or on sacred texts.
Philosophy of religion is not a branch of theology but a branch of philosophy (Ong, 2016).

Enrichment Activity:
Directions: From the discussion above, I am now sure that you know already the difference
between religion and spirituality. Are you religious and spiritual or religious but not spiritual or
spiritual but not religious? Why? Write your answer in 3-5 sentences.
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Generalization:
Directions: After reading the discussion and answering the enrichment activity, you are now
ready to answer the questions below.

1. What is a worldview? What are different types of belief systems in religion?

___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

2. What is the difference between religion and spirituality?

___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

Application:
Directions: Differentiate through a sketch a religious person but not spiritual and a spiritual
person but not religious. Below each sketch write an explanation in not more than three
sentences. Use the format below.
Religious person but spiritual Spiritual person but not religious

Sketch
Sketch

Explanation
Explanation

After going through all the activities , you are now ready to answer the post-
assessment. Good luck!
Directions: Read and analyze each question below. Write the letter that corresponds on the
space provided.
1. Which means the integrative view of life and involves a quest for the meaning 1._______
and ultimate value of life?
A. religion B. cult C. spirituality D. worldview

2. Which is an element of religion? 2._______

I. rituals II. quest for the sacred
A. I only B. II only C. both I and II D. none

3. Which of the following means the systematic study of the existence and the 3._______
nature of the divine?
A. Theology B. Religion C. Monism D. Atheism

4. Which is an element of spirituality? 4._______

I. sacred spaces II. suggest a self-reflective existence
A. I only B. II only C. both I and II D. none

5. Which of the following means an organized system of belief , ceremonies, 5._______

and rules used to worship god or group of gods?
A. creed B. Agnosticism C. Spirituality D. Religion

6. What refers to the collection of beliefs about life and universe being held by 6._______
people?
A. worldview B. ceremonies C. origin of religion D. religion

7. What belief system is the belief of many gods among whom no one is supreme? 7._______
A. Theism B. Polytheism C. Monotheism D. Agnosticism

8. What belief system is the belief that there is only one God who could have 8._______
designed and created the universe?
A. Monism B. Atheism C. Monotheism D. Polytheism

9. What refers to the belief that God’s existence in unknown and unknowable? 9._______
A. Agnosticism B. Monism C. Polytheism D. Atheism

10. What belief system denies the existence of God? 10.______

A. Monotheism B. Monism C. Polytheism D. Atheism

11. Which is an example of a monotheistic religion? 11.______

I. Judaism II. Christianity
A. I only B. II only C. both I and II D. none
12. Why is it important to study the belief system of other people? 12.______
I. It promotes understand and respect among the followers of the different belief system.
II. It will determine the best belief system.
A. I only B. II only C. both I and II D. none

13. What refers to the studying of issues concerning religion? 13.______

A. Philosophy of Religion C. Religion
B. Psychology of Religion D. Spirituality

14. Which statement is true? 14.______

I. If one is religious, then he/she is spiritual.
II. If one is spiritual, then he/she is religious.
A. I only B. II only C. both I and II D. none

15. What are examples of sacred places? 15.______

I. mosque II. temple III. Church
A. I and II B. II and III C. I and III D. all

Directions: Write an acrostic using the letters of the word worldview that expresses your
significant learning on this lesson.

W
O
R
L
D
V
I
E
W
 13. A 14. D 15. D
10. D 11. C 12. A
8. C 9. A
5. D 6. A
2. A 3. A
11. Church/temple/
synagogue/ mosque

14. Philosophy of
12. Monotheism

Post-assessment:
Pre-assessment:

4. Monotheism

9. Monotheism
8. Agnosticism

13. Polytheism

15. Spirituality
5. Polytheism
1. Worldview

3. Spirituality

10. Theology
7. Atheism
6. Monism
2. Religion

religion

7. B
1. C
4. B
REFERENCES

A. Book

Ong, J. Introduction to World Religion. 1983: Vibal Group

B. Internet Sources

Hick, J. Philosophy of Religion ( Third Edition).1983

Retrieved from http://www.ditext.com/hick/1.html on July 7, 2020

Merriam-Webster Dictionary
Retrieved from https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/theism on July 7, 2020

The Free Dictionary

Retrieved from : https://www.thefreedictionary.com/worldview on July 7, 2010

PREPARED BY:

MRS. CLEOFE M. ABAPO

SHS-FACULTY
CANDUMAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
MANDAUE CITY