This lesson contains 14 slides, with interactive quizzes, text slides and 2 videos.
Lesson duration is: 70 min
Items in this lesson
Religious Experience
A5
2023 - 2024
Lesson 2
Slide 1 - Slide
Logical carousel
Ask a question
Answer the question
Give a reason that fits the combination of the question asked and the answer given.
Give an example that illustrates the stated reason, as well as makes this reason (more) concrete.
Give a critical note
Give a reflection about the conversation:
Do you think differently now?
What was striking?
Did your attitude change concerning the subject that has been discussed?
Slide 2 - Slide
Which 4 common cores have mystical experiences in common?
Slide 3 - Open question
Homework
Activity 4 & 5 page 69
Slide 4 - Slide
Lesson objectives
You will.....
understand the concept of conversion
give an example of a conversion
evaluate conversion experiences
take a stance whether this experiences are genuine or not
Slide 5 - Slide
What is a conversion?
Slide 6 - Open question
Conversion
Complete change.
In Islam – reversion rather than conversion, on declaration of the Shahadah
Christianity – the term ‘conversion’ never appears in the Bible. Preferred terms are ‘turning from/ to’ and ‘being saved’. However, the Bible gives many examples of conversion.
Slide 7 - Slide
Conversion
The experience of conversion may take various forms:
- volitional: gradual
- self-surrender: sudden
It is generally described as a direct, internal experience, validated by a subsequent change in behaviour and lifestyle.
Slide 8 - Slide
Are conversions the most convincing religious experiences?
Slide 9 - Poll
Slide 10 - Video
Slide 11 - Video
Assignment
Create a Venn-diagram in your notebook
Compare the conversion stories of St. Paul and Davey Falcus
Apply James’ Four Characteristics to the account of Saul on the road to Damascus and to Davey Falcus
timer
10:00
Slide 12 - Slide
Homework
To study:
§5.2
chapter 2 & 4 of 'background information on the philosophers' (in Teams)
To do:
4, 5, 6 page 71
Slide 13 - Slide
Are conversions the most convincing religious experiences?