Below you will see examples of videos available in the library's Films on Demand database, but you will need to explore further to find videos on your chosen topic.
Films on Demand houses a collection of streaming video titles from both academic and mainstream producers such as Films for the Humanities and Sciences, PBS, A&E, History Channel, BBC, National Geographic, and others. Ranging in length from short clips to feature-length documentaries, this collection offers something for researchers in most academic programs and disciplines.
FOD Philosophy and Religion Videos main page
Buddhism is a system based on pure morality, but the logic of the message is that belief in a god itself is a form of attachment.
This video covers the history of Christianity starting with Jesus Christ's crucifixion, moving on to the Old and New Testaments, and then the spread of Christianity through the world via Emperor Constantine.
This video discusses the aspects of Hinduism. The oldest religion traveled to India in 1600 BC. Texts include the Atharva Veda, the Vedas, and the Upanishad. Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva comprise the Trimurti, or Trinity.
New Religious Movements: Religion in Contemporary Society
New religious movements are constantly coming into being. This video features a program that explores how and why new religious movements begin, with a particular focus on the Unification Church.
This video outlines religious and spiritual tradition in Africa from the perspectives of Christian Europeans.
This video covers the influence that Islam and Christianity have on the culture and people of Indonesia.
This video discusses the rise of Islam over Christianity and the five pillars of Islam.
This video briefly covers the religious tenets of Jainism, an ancient religion in India. Strict adherence to the five commandments is important for freeing the soul.
This video discusses Sikhism, which is the world's fifth largest religion with over 30 million followers, the majority of whom live in the Punjab region of India.
This video is about Daoism (or Taoism), China's oldest surviving religion, which goes back thousands of years. Daoism goes hand-in-hand with Kung Fu, and the teachings of Daoism have been favored by powerful leaders for hundreds of years.
This video talks about China's need for a less-harsh political philosophy to replace legalism, which gave rise to Confucianism.
This video discusses Shintoism. Shinto was Japan's dominant religion prior to the arrival of Buddhism and still popular today.
This video discusses the origins of Judaism, including the story of Moses and the Hebrews. The video also covers the three Abrahamic religions include Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.