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History of Religions
History of the 3 Monotheistic religions (Judaism, Christianity and Islam) and of the main different Christianity confessions (Roman Catholicism, Eastern Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy, Anglicanism and Protestantism)
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Pedagogical Approaches
New pedagogical approaches to teach history of religion
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Role of Religions in Civilization
How to didactically promote among students of different confessions, the capacity of a critical analysis and understanding of the role played by religions in the history of mankind
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Interreligious Students’ Competences
Set of teaching contents, to be used by teachers to highlight and valorize the universal values of tolerance and universalisms that all Monotheistic religions and religious texts contain to promote and sustain mutual understanding among students
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Managing Multi-Religious Classes
Teaching Sources to help teachers dealing with multicultural and multi-religious classes
Map
An interactive didactical map interactive didactical map giving access to sites with a religious relevance.-
Introduction
A comparative review of the liturgical celebrations, ceremonies and dietary rules existing in the different religions.
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Celebrations
Description and comparative analysis of the celebrations of different religions and confessions
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Ceremonies
Description and comparative analysis of the ceremonies of different religions and confessions
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Dietary Rules
Description and comparative analysis of the dietary rules of different religions and confessions
Events
The Pathway through Religions project has been promoted trough conferences and articles.
Conferences
The Pathway through Religions project was presented in a number of events in order to report about the activities carried out and the results achieved
Press Review
The Pathway through Religions project partnership made contacts with web sites focusing on the fields of educationPartnership
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Contractual Partners
From this section it is possible to access to a description of each contractual partner of the Pathway through Religions project.
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Schools
From this section it is possible to access to the information about the schools involved in the Pathway through Religions Project in the European countries involved.
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Associated Partners
As a result of the exploitation activity a number of associated partners officially joined the project in order to contribute to the improvement of the project impact on their target groups and to ensure the project sustainability by continuing using the project deliverables in the next years.
This section of the Pathway through Religions portal provides administrative information for the project contractual partners and for the European Commission and it is password protected.
Map
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An interactive didactical map interactive didactical map giving access to sites with a religious relevance.
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Holy Mother of God Apostolic church
Sofia, T.Aleksandrov Blvd 31, 1000 Център, София
RELIGIONS Orthodox
DESCRIPTION OF THE RELIGIOUS SITE
DESCRIPTION
The Holy Mother of God chapel is an Armenian Apostolic church still under construction. It is build at the site of a 17th century Apostolic church that was destroyed during early 20th century war years.
In 1936 the Armenian community house was opened, which houses the Armenian church today. The construction of the new temple began in 2006. At the beginning of 2019, it is nearly completed and awaiting consecration.
HISTORICAL RELEVANCE
Testimonies of the Armenian settlers in Bulgaria date back to the 5th century CE. Historical sources speak of Orthodox Armenians who helped establish the Bachkovo Monastery in the year 1083. Travel logs of diplomats and clergymen from late 17th century document the existence of of Armenian chapels and wooden churches built around the city of Burgas.
INTER-RELIGIOUS RELEVANCE
The Armenians in Bulgaria are an extremely sustainable community that has preserved its religion and cultural identity. At the same time, they are fully integrated into Bulgarian society and participate actively in all spheres of public life.
The Armenian Apostolic Church one of the oldest Christian religious institutions. Christianity was brought to Armenia by the Apostles Bartholomew and Tadei, which is why the church is called Apostolic.
RELIGIOUS INFLUENCE
The Armenian Apostolic Church one of the oldest Christian religious institutions. Christianity was brought to Armenia by the Apostles Bartholomew and Tadei, which is why the church is called Apostolic.
The Armenian church celebrates five great church feasts (Dahaviri) during the year: Christmas, Easter, Transfiguration of the Lord, Assumption of the Virgin and Pentecost.
HOW TO USE WITH THE STUDENTS
- Direct visit - Virtual visit - See the photo galleries in the media resources section. Classroom activity (pre- and post- visit) Use the extensive photo gallery “Ruse Armenian relics” from the links sections to explore the aesthetics of Armenian Orthodox religious objects.
- Using the provided musical examples in the videos section, engage students in phenomenological inquiry and reflection. For detailed instructions, refer to 'Using Music in Religious Education' (https://bit.ly/2jMP1KC)
- Using the provided musical examples in the videos section, engage students in phenomenological inquiry and reflection. For detailed instructions, refer to 'Using Music in Religious Education' (https://bit.ly/2jMP1KC)
CONNECTION WITH OTHER RELIGIOUS SITES
Surp Asdvadzadzin Apostolic Church - ул. „Кеворк Арабаджян“ 45, 7504 Силистра Център, Силистра
Surp Asdvadzadzin church - Bratya Miladinovi 18, Rousse, Bulgaria
Surp Kevork Apostolic church - ul. "Turist" 2, 4000 Staria grad, Plovdiv
REFERENCE TO THE GUIDELINE
- History and Philosophy of Religions - Christianity
- Multidisciplinary Pedagogical Approaches to Teach History of Religions - Teaching Religions through Visual Arts (Paintings, Sculpture, Architecture)
- Multidisciplinary Pedagogical Approaches to Teach History of Religions - Teaching Religions through Music
- Role of Religions in Civilization - Religion Supporting the Creation of Art
- Role of Religions in Civilization - Religion Supporting the Creation of Music
- Building Students’ Interreligious Competences in Communication and Adaptation in a Cross-Cultural Environment - Interfaith Map of the Local Community
- Managing Multicultural and Multi-Religious Classes - Interpretative Approach
VIDEOS
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Armenian Apostolic Church (music)
A short mix
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Armenian Liturgical Chant - "Holy, Holy Lord"
Armenian Liturgy by Sofia Armenian Choir with conductor Bedros Papazian
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The Armenian Apostolic Church
Documentary
- The Divine Liturgy of the Armenian Apostolic Church
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The Untold History of the Armenians
This 11 min video presents the history of the Armenian nation from antiquity to modernity.
LINKS
- Armenian Apostolic Church
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Armenian Relics in Sofia
Extensive photo gallery
