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Shinto

Faith & Spirituality

47

Dec 31, 1997

Explore the rituals and ceremonies of Japan's Shinto through interviews, archival and on-location footage. Shinto is rooted in mythology and folk rituals that are passed through the generations.

Full Episodes

Season 1, 13 episodes

Season 1

One of the world's oldest surviving religions, Judaism is both a theology and a way of life for its followers in the world today. The first religion to be founded upon the principle of monotheism.

47m Dec 31, 1997

Orthodox and Roman Catholic Christianity,

Examine the interwoven histories of these two distinct branches of Christianity. Christianity spread throughout the Mediterranean region and eventually became the favored religion of the Empire, following the ascension of Constantine to the Roman throne.

47m Dec 31, 1997

Protestant Christianity,

Political, religious and social events of 16th-century Europe changed the course of history. These factors sparked the birth of Protestant Christianity, whose new doctrines were formulated in reaction to the Roman Catholic Church.

47m Dec 31, 1997

Islam is one of the great monotheistic world religions practiced today. Discover the Islamic culture through the daily life and rituals of Muslims around the world.

47m Dec 31, 1997

Learn how and why Hinduism has survived to be one of the oldest and largest world religions.

47m Dec 31, 1997

Discover the history behind the philosophy that has led millions of followers on a quest for spiritual enlightenment. Learn why Buddhists believe that the key to Nirvana lies within themselves.

47m Dec 31, 1997

Explore the rituals and ceremonies of Japan's Shinto through interviews, archival and on-location footage. Shinto is rooted in mythology and folk rituals that are passed through the generations.

47m Dec 31, 1997

Confucianism and Taoism,

Learn how the philosophy and doctrine of Confucius have impacted Chinese culture. Enter the world once shrouded in secrecy as the rituals of Taoism are explained.

47m Dec 31, 1997

Religions of Small Societies,

Examine the religious rituals and myths of the many small groups of indigenous people living around the world. Learn how these small societies have maintained their cultural identities while fighting off the encroachment of Western ideology.

47m Dec 31, 1997

Ancient Religions of the Mediterranean,

Trace the spiritual history of the Mediterranean Basin, examining the ancient cultures that have greatly influenced the religions of the modern world.

47m Dec 31, 1997

African and African American Religions,

Learn about the cultural diversity of Africa through its many religions -- traditional and neo-traditional African, Christianity, and Islam.

47m Dec 31, 1997

Native American Spirituality,

Gain a broad understanding of Native American spirituality, featuring Aztec, Mayan, Eskimo, and Iroquois religions. Discover traditions with an ancient history that dates as far back as 9000 BCE.

47m Dec 31, 1997

Skepticism and Religious Relativism,

Examine the role of philosophy and science in the universal quest to understand the purpose of life. Discover how their ideas and questions about morality became the roots of skepticism and religious relativism.

47m Dec 31, 1997