Teacher Guides by Subject Religion

From Jesus to Christ: The First Christians
With this guide, students will study the history of Christianity and the Roman Empire, what it takes to be a "founder," the nature of oral versus written storytelling, and role of religion in society. (Original airdate: April 6, 1998)

The Insurgency
Using this guide, students will be exposed to arguments for and against the continued occupation of Iraq and will conduct a policy debate on exit strategies. (Original airdate: Feb. 21, 2006)

The Mormons
Students will learn about the constitutionality of religious tests for office and they will evaluate their own comfort level about the role of religion in U.S. elections. (Original Airdate: April 30, 2007)

The Jesus Factor
Students will explore the intersection of faith and government by examining the First Amendment and the idea of "separation of church and state." (Original Airdate: April 29, 2004)

Muslims
Students will use this guide to explore the myths and stereotypes surrounding the Muslim faith and its worldwide adherents. They will also learn to analyze media sources for bias by comparing analysis of an event from both Muslim and non-Muslim sources. (Original airdate: May 9, 2002)

Pope John Paul II: The Millennial Pope
Students will use this biography of Pope John Paul II to study leadership characteristics and the relationships between individuals and institutions. (Original airdate: Sept. 28, 1999)

The Roots of Terror
This teacher's guide uses a series of four documentaries produced by FRONTLINE in the wake of Sept. 11 to explore the roots of terrorism and the complex evolution of U.S. policy and Islamic fundamentalism.

Shtetl
"Shtetl" tells the homecoming story of two elderly Polish-American Jews who return to Bransk, Poland seeking their family history. Students will use this guide to learn how to create oral histories and explore the issues around forming a community. (Original airdate: April 17, 1996)