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last updated 8 February, 2007

ABOUT BOOK TWO

The topics and learning objectives of Book 2 are the same as those of the other books, but the content that supports those learning objectives is geared toward 7-8 year olds. Take a look at new the lesson plans for 9-10 year olds on the Book Three page.

We encourage you to use the lessons plans in whole and in sequence. They have been designed so that teachers can easily guide learners through a coherent and interconnected sequence of topics. Each topic that the lesson plans cover builds upon the concepts presented in the previous lessons and topics. The first topic, "The Oneness of God" smoothly leads into the second topic, "Investigating Without Prejudice", which then leads into the third topic, "The Relationship Between God and Man", and so on.

For example, before learners can properly understand the traditional significance of the animal sacrifices that are sometimes made during the Muslim holy day observance of the "Eid-al Adha", they must have been exposed to the story of Abraham and His willingness to sacrifice His eldest son. Likewise, before learners can truly grasp the pervasive import of the concept of a covenant between God and mankind, they must first be exposed to activities and stories that help them understand that the covenant is an eternal truth that is renewed by each of God's prophets - whether in the form of the rainbow that Noah saw when his ark landed aground, or in the form of the Ten Commandments brought by Moses. In this way a solid foundation can be laid that supports a deeper appreciation, in an appropriate context, for the more readily applicable concluding topics such as "The History, Laws, and Teachings of the Major Religions".

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BOOK TWO TOPICS

The Oneness of God

How to Explore Religious Teachings Without Prejudice

The Relationship Between God and Man

The Nature and Purpose of Religion

The Mission of the Prophets

The History and Teachings of the Major Religions

Religion as the Greatest Means for Unity

BOOK TWO LESSON PLANS

The Oneness of God

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Lesson 1

Learning Objectives:

To know from Sacred Writings that there is only One God, the Creator of all mankind

To know that all people are created to know and worship God

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Lesson 2

Learning Objectives:

To realize that God loves and showers blessings and bounties upon all the people of the world

To understand that all things are of God and to see a door to the knowledge of God in every created thing

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Lesson 3

Learning Objectives:

To perceive the implications for mankind when the knowledge of the principle of the Oneness of God is realized by the people of the world

To demonstrate one’s belief in the Oneness of God, to develop qualities of humility, love for all people, service, and appreciation of diversity

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REVIEW 1

Learning Objectives:

To review and evaluate the student's understanding of the concepts and learning objectives covered in Topic 1

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How to Explore Religious Teachings

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Lesson 4

Learning Objectives:

To know that the Messengers of God described the steps leading to the knowledge of God and to become generally familiar with them

To understand the importance of investigating religious truth

To perceive how religious differences occur when man does not investigate reality

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Lesson 5

Learning Objectives:

To understand the spiritual qualities necessary of a true seeker

To gain insight into the meaning and importance of detachment and of purifying one’s heart in order to be a seeker after truth

To discern how both love and hate can prevent us from gaining spiritual knowledge

To perceive how our task of becoming a true seeker is a life long endeavor to spiritualize our being

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Lesson 6

Learning Objectives:

To discern the outcomes promised by the Messengers of God to those who earnestly seek after truth

To demonstrate commitment to a life as a true seeker by setting personal goals and developing the habit of regular self evaluation and the identification of next steps

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review 2

Learning Objectives:

To review and evaluate the student's understanding of the concepts and learning objectives covered in Topic 2

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The Relationship Between God and Man

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Lesson 7

Learning Objectives:

To know that the purpose of the Messengers of God is to educate mankind and to develop and advance civilization

To know the names of the Messengers in the Prophetic Cycle

To understand the relationship between God, the Divine Messengers, and the World of Man

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Lesson 8

Learning Objectives:

To know that each Messenger announced His successor and confirmed the validity of the message of His predecessor

To understand the term “Progressive Revelation” and how each Messenger is Divine in origin

To discern why religion must be renewed from age to age by relating it to one’s own growth and development

To be able to describe the process of Progressive Revelation to teach others

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Lesson 9

Learning Objectives:

To discern the proofs of a Messenger of God as stated in the Holy Writings

To discern that there are two parts to the revelation of every Messenger: eternal truths, and the Laws and Teachings specific to the needs and conditions of the time

To articulate proofs and evidence regarding the Cycles of Prophesy and Fulfillment

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Lesson 10

Learning Objectives:

To gain insight into the meaning of the Greater Covenant and how this relates to the Prophetic Cycle and the Cycle of Fulfillment

To use analogies to explain to others the relationship between God, that Messengers, and humanity

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Lesson 11

Learning Objectives:

To discern how each Messenger is a spiritual educator of all mankind

To perceive the need for Divine Guidance in one’s own life

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Lesson 12

Learning Objectives:

To gain insight into the beauty of the plan of God for the advancement of the spiritual and material progress of humanity through deeper understanding of the Cycles of Prophecy and Fulfillment

To derive a deep sense of hope and security from God’s Promise that He will always guide mankind

To demonstrate love and reverence towards each of God’s Messengers

To evince joy and gratitude for God’s continual guidance of humanity

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Review 3

Learning Objectives:

To review and evaluate the student's understanding of the concepts and learning objectives covered in Topic 3

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The Nature and Purpose of Religion

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Lesson 13

Learning Objectives:

To become familiar with the role and purpose of religion

To understand that religion is a way of life

To understand that religion is the blueprint for the civilization of the world

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Lesson 14

Learning Objectives:

To discern the difference between the pure teachings of divinely revealed religions and those teachings that are based on ritual, superstition, dogma and idle fancy

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Lesson 15

Learning Objectives:

To be able to articulate the role and purpose of religion

To be able to teach this knowledge in a clear, kind and loving manner to others

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REVIEW 4

Learning Objectives:

To review and evaluate the student's understanding of the concepts and learning objectives covered in Topic 4

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The Mission of the Prophets

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Lesson 16

Learning Objectives:

To know that the purpose of the Messengers of God is to educate and spiritualize

To gain insight into the role and importance of the Messengers of God

To recite passages from the Holy writings regarding the mission of the Prophets

To articulate and teach others about the mission of the Prophets

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Lesson 17

Learning Objectives:

To understand the short and long term influence of the Messengers on the ongoing advancement of civilization

To understand the connection between the mission of the Messengers of God and the Greater Covenant

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Lesson 18

Learning Objectives:

To perceive the beauty of each of the world’s religions as evidence of God’s Message to humanity

To discern the twofold purpose for learning about the missions of the Messengers of God: to consort with the followers of other faiths in a spirit of love and unity; and to expand one’s own understanding of one’s religion by learning about other religions

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LESSON 19

Learning Objectives:

To connect the understanding of the missions of the Messengers with the personal recognition that those members of other faiths in one’s neighborhood and community are part of the unfolding religious history of the world

To demonstrate understanding of the mission of the Prophets by seeking out and desiring association and friendship with members of other faiths

REVIEW 5
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Learning Objectives:

To review and evaluate the student's understanding of the concepts and learning objectives covered in Topic 5

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The History of the Major Religions

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LESSON 20

Learning Objectives:

To be able to articulate an understanding of the basic history of Hinduism

To become familiar with the life history of Krishna and the historical and social context of the time in which he appeared

To become familiar with the Baghvad-Gita

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LESSON 21

Learning Objectives:

To be able to articulate an understanding of the basic history of Zoroastrianism

To become familiar with the life history of Zoroaster and the historical and social context of the time in which He appeared

To become familiar with the Avesta

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LESSON 22

Learning Objectives:

To be able to articulate an understanding of the basic history of Judaism

To become familiar with the life history of Moses and the historical and social context of the time in which He appeared

To become familiar with the Torah

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LESSON 23

Learning Objectives:

To be able to articulate an understanding of the basic history of Buddhism

To become familiar with the life history of Buddha and the historical and social context of the time in which he appeared

To become familiar with the names of some of the Buddhist sacred literature

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LESSON 24

Learning Objectives:

To be able to articulate an understanding of the basic history and main teachings of Christianity

To become familiar with the life history of Jesus and the historical and social context of the time in which He appeared

To become familiar with the New Testament of the Bible

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LESSON 25

Learning Objectives:

To be able to articulate an understanding of the basic history and main teachings of Islam

To become familiar with the life history of Muhammad and the historical and social context of the time in which He appeared

To become familiar with the Qur'an

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LESSON 26

Learning Objectives:

To be able to articulate an understanding of the basic history of the Babi Faith

To become familiar with the life history of the Bab and the historical and social context of the time in which He appeared

To become familiar with the Bayan

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LESSON 27

Learning Objectives:

To be able to articulate an understanding of the history, laws and teachings of the Baha'i Faith

To become familiar with the life history of the Baha'u'llah and the historical and social context of the time in which He appeared

To become familiar with Baha'u'llah's Writings and the spiritual and social teachings and laws they contain

REVIEW 6
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Learning Objectives:

To review and evaluate the student's understanding of the concepts and learning objectives covered in Topic 6

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Religion as the Greatest Means for Unity

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LESSON 28

Learning Objectives:

To know and understand, from the study of the scriptures of the world's religions, how the love of God and love for each other is the foundation of their teachings

To discern how acquiring an understanding of the essential foundation of all divinely revealed religions can engender feelings of oneness with the followers of faiths different from one's own

LESSON 29
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Learning Objectives:

To know that religious prejudice is a cause of hatred and war between followers of different religions and also between the sects of the same religion

To gain insight, from the study of history, into the suffering caused to humanity through religious hatred and wars

To discern how religious prejudice causes disunity and unhappiness in one's own community

To articulate understanding of religious prejudice as a cause of hatred and war

LESSON 30
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Learning Objectives:

To become aware, from the study of Sacred Writings, that we must all take responsibility for the elimination of all forms of prejudice

To understand the importance and value of education in the elimination of prejudices

To discern from the examples of others in history who have striven to overcome their prejudices

LESSON 31
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Learning Objectives:

To understand that all people are evolving in their struggle against their own prejudices and understand the need to develop the qualities of courage and determination to overcome all prejudices

To recognize that detachment, selflessness, courage, and conviction are qualities to strive towards to assist us in overcoming the fear of rejection, and our own prejudices

REVIEW 7
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Learning Objectives:

To review and evaluate the student's understanding of the concepts and learning objectives covered in Topic 7

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