Religions of the World

One of the world's oldest surviving religions, Judaism is both a theology and a way of life for over 12 million followers in the world today. The firs...

From the public ministry of Jesus to the legendary battles of the Crusades, examine the interwoven histories of these two distinct branches of Christi...

Political, religious and social events of 16th-century Europe changed the course of history. These factors sparked the birth of Protestant Christianit...

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

Learn how and why Hinduism has survived to be one of the oldest and largest world religions with nearly one billion followers located mostly in India....

Discover the history behind the philosophy that has led millions of followers on a quest for spiritual enlightenment. Through the epic story of Siddha...

Explore the rituals and ceremonies of Japan's Shinto through interviews, archival and on-location footage. Shinto or "the way of the Kami" which loose...

While the major religions of the Western world affirm a belief in a single God, Confucianism and Taoism focus inward on human behavior and thought. Le...

Examine the religious rituals and myths of the many small groups of indigenous people living around the world. From the Ainu of northern Japan to the...

As the world's largest sea, the Mediterranean has nourished various civilizations for centuries. Trace the spiritual history of the Mediterranean Basi...

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

Through archival footage, artifacts and interviews, viewers will gain a broad understanding of Native American spirituality featuring Aztec and Maya r...

Examine the role of philosophy and science in the universal quest to understand the "cosmic order" or purpose to life, and survey major Western thinke...