WELCOME_AUDIO welcome DEFAULT_PICTURE titlepic BACKGROUND_NOISE loop OPT_BEGIN NAME Introduction COMMENTARY intro PICTS SYNC_AT 1 titlepic TEXT SYNC_AT 1 Produced under the guidance of religious experts, this disc is divided into two major sections relating to Aspects of Religion and Contemporary Issues. SYNC_AT 10490 The former uses over 1000 photographs, maps, illustrations and text to create a comprehensive source of reference to eight major world religions. SYNC_AT 21790 Additional perspectives are provided by the Visit and Personal View sections. SYNC_AT 26650 The Contemporary Issues section sets each religion in the context of major issues facing people throughout the world. HILITE SYNC_AT 1 0 0 0 0 OPT_END OPT_BEGIN NAME Aspects of Religion COMMENTARY aspects PICTS SYNC_AT 1 asp_pic1 SYNC_AT 13370 asp_pic2 TEXT SYNC_AT 1 A formidable wealth of carefully researched information has been arranged into this easy-to-use section. Beliefs, worship, people, scriptures, places, festivals, communities and artefacts, SYNC_AT 13370 are all thoroughly examined and explained within the context of each religion. SYNC_AT 18110 A rare opportunity to investigate religions is made possible through fascinating video footage. HILITE SYNC_AT 1 0 0 0 0 OPT_END OPT_BEGIN NAME Visit COMMENTARY visit PICTS SYNC_AT 1 vis_pic1 SYNC_AT 4640 vis_pic2 SYNC_AT 11610 vis_pic3 TEXT SYNC_AT 1 Often at the centre of communal and personal religious practice, SYNC_AT 4640 the place of worship is the scene where religious beliefs are celebrated in the form of regular rituals, prayer and festivals. SYNC_AT 11610 This section takes you on a fascinating interactive journey and enables you to choose your own pathway through the sacred buildings and places of worship of the major world religions. HILITE SYNC_AT 1 0 0 0 0 OPT_END OPT_BEGIN NAME Personal View COMMENTARY personal PICTS SYNC_AT 1 per_pic1 SYNC_AT 11140 per_pic2 TEXT SYNC_AT 1 People are at the heart of all religions and this section brings to life the beliefs and practices of the world's faiths through a series of unique and often revealing interviews. SYNC_AT 11140 Individually and collectively they lend important colour and depth to the discs informative text. HILITE SYNC_AT 1 0 0 0 0 OPT_END OPT_BEGIN NAME Contemporary Issues COMMENTARY contemp PICTS SYNC_AT 1 con_pic1 SYNC_AT 19030 con_pic2 TEXT SYNC_AT 1 This section applies knowledge obtained from other parts of the disc to the often difficult issues of everyday life. SYNC_AT 8350 Core religious beliefs and ethics are described and explained in the context of modern living and pressing global events. Designed to encourage debate, SYNC_AT 19030 this section highlights the relevance of the modern world in religious education. HILITE SYNC_AT 1 0 0 0 0 OPT_END OPT_BEGIN NAME Compare COMMENTARY compare PICTS SYNC_AT 1 com_pic1 SYNC_AT 14110 com_pic2 TEXT SYNC_AT 1 This facility enables you to compare text and images from two different topics by placing them side by side on the screen thereby providing a useful aid SYNC_AT 10210 to help you consider the similarities and differences between faiths. SYNC_AT 14110 By first choosing an Aspect within Aspects of Religion, or an Issue within Contemporary Issues you can investigate any two religious viewpoints. HILITE SYNC_AT 1 0 0 0 0 OPT_END OPT_BEGIN NAME Trailsave COMMENTARY trailsav PICTS SYNC_AT 1 ts_pic1 SYNC_AT 10500 ts_pic2 SYNC_AT 18000 ts_pic3 TEXT SYNC_AT 1 TrailSave is a powerful tool that allows you to bring together information from anywhere on the disc and rearrange it to create a presentation, sample route or revision aid. SYNC_AT 10500 Text, full and quarter screen pictures and relevant audio can be saved onto the trail in one easy click. SYNC_AT 18000 The final trail can be saved and viewed later using the TrailSave Viewer. HILITE SYNC_AT 1 0 0 0 0 OPT_END OPT_BEGIN NAME Index COMMENTARY index PICTS SYNC_AT 1 idx_pic1 TEXT SYNC_AT 1 The easy-to use index is a powerful search facility. It lists subject areas, key words and themes that appear within the text. Entries are broken down into sub-themes, where applicable, SYNC_AT 13370 to ensure that you reach the most relevant parts of the disc. HILITE SYNC_AT 1 0 0 0 0 OPT_END OPT_BEGIN NAME Glossary COMMENTARY glossary PICTS SYNC_AT 1 glo_pic1 TEXT SYNC_AT 1 With hundreds of entries, the glossary is a useful means of familiarising yourself with words and phrases which may be new. SYNC_AT 7980 Terms from foreign languages are read by native speakers to give you an authentic introduction to world religions. SYNC_AT 17160 The glossary can be used in two ways - firstly, an explanation of any words highlighted within the text can be obtained by simply clicking on that word or phrase. SYNC_AT 27750 Secondly, by clicking on the glossary icon a full list of words contained within the glossary is made available. SYNC_AT 35180 On selecting a word you will hear it spoken and then be provided with a written definition. As with other text on this disc, it can then be simply copied to a 'clipboard' or file. HILITE SYNC_AT 1 0 0 0 0 OPT_END OPT_BEGIN NAME About ILP COMMENTARY findout PICTS SYNC_AT 1 abt_pic1 SYNC_AT 19500 abt_pic2 TEXT SYNC_AT 1 Since its origins as a research project at Newcastle University in 1986, Interactive Learning Productions has gone from strength to strength as a multimedia producer. SYNC_AT 11000 It has been a consistent winner of national and international awards for the creation of educational CD-ROM titles. SYNC_AT 19500 In 1993 it won the European Multimedia Award for the best educational CD-ROM title. SYNC_AT 27000 In the same year the company was acquired by Thomas Nelson and Sons, one of the UK's leading school book publishers. SYNC_AT 35000 This title has been produced under the Nelson Multimedia imprint as one of a growing list being developed in partnership with ILP. HILITE SYNC_AT 1 0 0 0 0 OPT_END END_FILE