Release: February 2009
Grades: 6-8*, 9-12 (*some material may not be approriate for
younger audiences. At teacher's discretion)
Total Running Time: 32 minutes
Subjects: Social Studies, History, Contemporary Issues
Lesson Plans: Download lesson plans here
In the spring of 2007 Global Nomads Group traveled
around the world with Semester At Sea to talk with students about their religions.
In this DVD four teenagers from four corners of the
globe walk us through their lives, their religions, and their hopes for the
future. This exciting collection of four short documentaries profiles young
people from Brazil, South Africa, Malaysia and India who share their differences
and, in the process, show how strikingly similar they all are.
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Candomblé in Brazil
Junior is a young man living in the favelas of Salvador, Brazil, struggling
to overcome the obstacles of poverty and racism. Candomblé, a religion
based on African traditions brought to Brazil by slaves, is a way for Junior
to connect with his roots and achieve his goals in life.
 watch this trailer |
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Christianity in South Africa
During the apartheid era, many churches played a role in the oppression
of non-white South Africans. Today many South Africans are still devout
followers of the Church despite the dark past. In this video two Cape Townians,
Garrett and Candace, give us a glimpse into the lives of post-apartheid
youth and how they practice Christianity.
watch this trailer |
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Hinduism in India
On the outskirts of Chennai, India we meet Nythia, a bright Indian girl
who studies hard and loves to laugh. We follow her through a typical trip
to her Hindu temple and break bread with her family during festival time.
watch this trailer |
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Islam in Malaysia
Alia is just like many teenagers you know - she likes to shop for shoes
at the mall and worries about acing her exams. But every day, six times
a day, she prays. Islam is often associated with the Middle East, but in
this unique video, Alia shows us how Malaysians practice Islam.
watch this trailer |
Price List*
(100% of proceeds go towards GNG programming)
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Category |
Price |
Format |
Educational Institutions,
Public Libraries,
Non Profits,
Religious Orgs and Individuals |
$25.00 |
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Questions? call us at 212 529 0377 or email us at
orders@gng.org
Religions of the World is aligned with these National Educational Standards:
Geography Standards
Human Systems
- Standard 9: The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.
- Standard 10: The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.
- Standard 11: The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.
- Standard 13: How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.
Social Studies Standards
- Strand III: People, Places, and Environments
- Strand IV: Individual Development and Identity
- Strand V: Individuals, Groups, and Institutions
- Strand VI: Power, Authority, and Governance
- Strand IX: Global Connections
- Strand X: Civic Ideals and Practices
World History Standards
- Era 3: Classical Traditions, Major Religions, and Giant Empires, 1000 BCE-300 CE
- Era 6: The Emergence of the First Global Age, 1450-1770
- Era 7: An Age of Revolutions, 1750-1914
- Era 8: A Half-Century of Crisis and Achievement, 1900-1945
- Era 9: The 20th Century Since 1945: Promises & Paradoxes
