Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION IV-A CALABARZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF BATANGAS PROVINCE
TAYSAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
TAYSAN, SAN JOSE, BATANGAS

WEEKLY HOME LEARNING PLAN FOR THE SECOND SEMESTER (THIRD QUARTER)
INTRODUCTION TO WORLD RELIGIONS AND BELIEF SYSTEMS
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7 May Compare and Use yellow paper/bond paper in answering the learning tasks. Have the
10-14 contrast the I. Introduction parent
uniqueness and Both the Jews and Christians believe that Abraham was ordered by God to leave the land of Ur in Mesopotamia and establish a new nation which was hand-in the
similarities of later called Canaan. Meanwhile, Muslims view Abraham as a prophet of God and patriarch of many people, and father of Ishmael, known in Islam as a output of
Judaism, prophet and ancestor to Muhammad. The three monotheistic religions clearly trace their common roots from the Patriarch Abraham, hence the label the learners
Christianity Abrahamic religions. to the
and Islam At the end of this learning material, you should be able to: teacher
a. Identify the uniqueness and similarities of Judaism, Christianity and Islam. with the
b. Prove that Judaism, Christianity and Islam share common roots from Patriarch Abraham. help of
c. Compare and contrast the origin, nature, doctrines and practice of Judaism, Christianity and Islam. barangay
representati
II. Development ve
Pretest
Directions: Read and analyze each statement carefully. Choose the letter of the best answer and write it on your yellow paper/bond paper. For some
1. Which of the following Abrahamic religion is the oldest? students
A. Islam B. Judaism C. Christianity D. Hinduism who have
2. Which of the following beliefs are shared by all 3 religions (Islam, Christianity and Judaism)? internet
A. Abraham is their God C. Belief in one God connections
B. Polytheistic in nature D. Use missionaries to spread religion , they can
3. Which of the following is correct? send it
A. Islam: Arabia B. Judaism: Palestine C. Christianity: Canaan D. Christianity: Arabia online.
4. What is the basis of morality in Judaism?
A. Protect themselves at all cost C. Laws written in Quran
B. Worship many God D. Ten Commandments found in the Torah
5. In which region in Asia does the three Abrahamic religion originated?
A. Southwest Asia B. Southeast Asia C. East Asia D. West Asia

COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF JUDAISM, CHRISTIANITY, AND ISLAM

The three Abrahamic religions—Judaism, Christianity, and Islam—all originated from a region we now call Southwest Asia. They are also called Semitic
religions since they came from an area where people speak the Semitic languages, particularly Hebrew, Aramaic, and Arabic. Judaism originated from a land
called Canaan; Christianity began in Palestine while Islam developed in Arabia. Looking back at the history of the three religions, we can see that they share
commonalities in certain beliefs such as belief in the same Patriarch and other prophets; angels as messengers of God; heaven and hell; and judgment day, among

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others.

ORIGIN
Judaism is the oldest among the three Abrahamic religions, beginning at around 3,500 B.C.E. The patriarch of this family was Abraham, a nomadic shepherd
who entered into a covenant with God—that being the “Father of All Nations” and heir to the Promised Land, which was Canaan.
The second oldest religion, Christianity, was formed around 33 C.E. in an area called Palestine. Christians trace their origins to Jesus Christ, born around 4
B.C.E. while the area was under the Roman Empire.
Islam, the youngest of the Abrahamic religions, started around 622 C.E., considered as the beginning of the Islamic calendar. The word Islam is an Arabic word
which means “submission” or “surrender” and is also related to salaam, the Arabic word for “peace.” It originated from Mecca, which is found in the Arabian
Peninsula, with Muhammad, considered the last prophet or “Seal of the Prophet.”
If we compare the origins of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, we can see that they share more commonalities than differences. For one, they all developed
during a time of political turmoil and social inequalities (Egyptian enslavement of the Jews, Roman colonization of Christians, and the economic dominance of the
Quraysh tribe in Mecca). It is also noteworthy that all three religions developed belief in one God, or monotheism.

MORALITY
In Judaism, morality and ethics are based on the covenant between the Jews and God: that they are God’s chosen people and in return they should follow His
commandments, specifically the Ten Commandments found in the Torah. Treating others as you would have yourself treated by others also serves as a basis for
Jewish morality and ethics. Lastly, morality and ethics in Judaism are also based in the Halakhah, a religious law that provides prescribed rules in everyday living,
such as eating, praying, wedding and funeral rites, etc.
Christianity shares a lot in common with Judaism since both religions use the Hebrew Bible, where the Ten Commandments were listed. Thus, in Christianity,
murder, adultery, and theft are also considered evil and should be avoided if one wants to live a moral life. Aside from the Ten Commandments, Christianity also
considers following in Jesus Christ’s footsteps as basis of morality.
Islamic concept of morality and ethics is based on having faith in one God, which is manifested in exhibiting righteousness and piety. A strong relationship with
God is the key to achieving virtue and right conduct.
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam share a lot in terms of morality and ethics. First, emphasis on the worship of one God as the basis of morality. Second, concern
for others as a manifestation of one’s love of God. Judaism and Christianity share the Ten Commandments as the written code of morality, with emphasis on the
avoidance of committing murder, adultery, and theft. Judaism, Christianity, and Islam believe that God is the only source of forgiveness for humanity and only
those who follow the righteous path will go to heaven, while those who lived a life away from God will go to hell.

PURPOSE
Life’s purpose for Judaism is also based on the covenant between God and the people, particularly the Jewish people who were considered the “Chosen People
of God.” And because they were chosen by God and created according to God’s image, Jews should strive to become god-like and possess the attributes and traits
of God by being holy.
In Christianity, the purpose of life is to love and serve God, who created the universe purposefully so it is basically good. Since the creation was purposeful,
everything and everyone is naturally important. Just like in Judaism, Christianity also advocates the belief that human beings were created in God’s image and this
enables them to have some understanding of God and His divine plan.
As with Judaism and Christianity, the purpose of life according to Islam is to love and serve God. The fact that Islam means “surrender” means that a Muslim
must submit to Allah and recognize that Mohammad is His prophet. This concept of submission can be literally observed in the way the Muslims worship: with
their foreheads touching the ground in worship of Allah.
As we can see, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam have commonalities with regard the purpose of life. All three religions believe that the main purpose of life is
to worship and serve God, follow God’s will, and show this love of God by sharing with other people and helping the ones in need. Since we are all created in
God’s image, our purpose is to live according to God’s ways, and even though we cannot imitate Him absolutely, we need not worry for He is always willing to
forgive us of our sins. We should all strive to become worthy caretakers of everything God created and assist in implementing God’s divine plan.

DESTINY
Judaism believes in predetermination, which means that it is God who decides on a person’s basic lifespan, wealth, and opportunities, but it is still humanity’s
free will that is the deciding factor. A person’s duty is to overcome evil by choosing goodness in everything he or she does. To allow people to choose goodness

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over evil, God allowed people into different stations in life. The main reason why God puts people in certain situations in life is for them to serve God according to
their destiny.
Christianity has a similar concept of destiny. God wanted all of humanity to be saved, for God created hell not for humans but for Satan and his demons (2 Peter
2:4). Therefore, it is humanity’s predestiny to be saved. (Predestination refers to the belief that all events are determined in advance by divine will or fate.) But
since God also gave us free will, it is up to us to claim that salvation.
In Islam, predestination is more emphasized than in Judaism and Christianity. Just like in Judaism and Christianity, Muslims believe they are given free will by
God which allows them to live their lives as they wish. But unlike Judaism and Christianity wherein free will might lead people to disobey God’s plan, in Islam
even the decision they make out of free will is governed by God’s will. Muslims believe that if something is not meant by God to happen, it will not happen no
matter how hard we try to make it happen. And if something is willed by God to happen, it will happen no matter how hard we try to prevent it from happening.

III. Engagement
Activity 1. Table Completion
Directions: Complete the table below by writing the correct information.
Origin Morality Purpose Destiny
Judaism

Christianity

Islam

Activity 2. Do It Right
Directions: 1. Choose one activity from the following: (poster/ caricature/ comic strip /sketch/ symbolism/slogan) showing the
commonalities among the three Abrahamic religions.
2. Make your work on a bond paper (any size).
3. Create your output creatively and imaginatively.
Rubrics
Criteria Highest Possible Points
Relevance (relation to the topic) 10
Originality (uniqueness) 5
Creativity (artistry) 5
Overall Collage Impact (appeal) 5
TOTAL 25

IV. Assimilation
Assessment
Directions: Read and analyze each statement carefully. Choose the letter of the best answer and write it on a yellow paper/bond paper.
1. What is the basis of morality in Judaism?
A. Protect themselves at all cost C. Laws written in Quran
B. Worship many God D. Ten Commandments found in the Torah
2. In which region in Asia does the three Abrahamic religion originated?
A. Southwest Asia B. Southeast Asia C. East Asia D. West Asia
3. Which of the following Abrahamic religion is the oldest?
A. Islam B. Judaism C. Christianity D. Hinduism
4. Which of the following beliefs are shared by all 3 religions (Islam, Christianity and Judaism)?
A. Abraham is their God C. Belief in one God
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 B. Polytheistic in nature D. Use missionaries to spread religion
5. Which of the following is correct?
A. Islam: Arabia B. Judaism: Palestine C. Christianity: Canaan D. Christianity: Arabia

Reflection
Learners will write on their notebooks or journals their insights about the lesson.
I understand that_____________________________________________________________________________.
I realized that ________________________________________________________________________________.

References: Ong, Jerome A., et al. (2016). Introduction to World Religions and Belief Systems. 1253 Gregorio Araneta Avenue, Quezon City: Vibal Group, Inc.

Prepared by: Checked by: Noted:

JOLINA MARIZ C. NOCHE GLORIA U. INANDAN

DIOSA M. LUMBERA ANICIA R. INDICIO, EdD
Teacher II Teacher I HEAD TEACHER II Principal IV