Sources of Inspiration
Bridges Program
What are our Sources of Inspiration?
Inspiration is that which moves the intellect or emotions; it is the experiences, thoughts or feelings that prompts action or invention. We can be inspired by poetry, music, stories, books, movies, people and experiences – both our own and the shared experiences of others. In this milestone we will look at the people and things that have inspired people throughout history; and we will discover for ourselves what inspires us personally to grow, develop and create.
What do I need to do?
You have seven goals to complete in this milestone. For each goal, you will complete X learning experiences. If you complete a learning experience for one goal, it counts for that goal only (so, no double counting!).
Everyone who achieves this milestone needs to complete X core learning experiences: Sources of Inspiration, Humanism is very Humane.
Take a look at the list of learning experiences and mark the ones you might be interested in.
2.1 Understand the role of the sources of inspiration in the development of our faith.
☐ Sources of Inspiration (required)
2.2 Experience the transcending mystery and wonder which moves us to a renewal of spirit. Appreciate the role of art, music, literature, science and history as they relate to our sources of inspiration. (Complete at least three).
☐ Art and Faith
☐ Art at Church
☐ Art at Home
☐ Art in the World
☐ Church Music
☐ Drama
☐ Historical Books of the Bible
☐ History of Africa
☐ History of Science
☐ Labor Music
☐ Living History
☐ Music
☐ Painting
☐ Plants & Animals
☐ Plant Science
☐ Reading for Inspiration
☐ Religious Architecture
☐ Religious Drama
☐ Scientific Thought
☐ Science is for Girls!
☐ Search for Meaning
☐ UU History
☐ UU’s in History
☐ UU’s in Literature
☐ UU’s in Science
☐ UU’s in the Arts
☐ UU’s in the Social Sciences
☐ UUs through the Ages
☐ World of Wonder
☐ Women’s History
☐ Worship Music
☐ Wildlife
2.3 Be familiar with the words and deeds of prophetic women and men that challenge us to confront powers and structures of evil. (complete at least two)
☐ African-American History
☐ Asian-American History
☐ Breaking Borders
☐ Divestment
☐ GLBTQ History
☐ Human Rights
☐ Labor Leaders
☐ Labor Movement
☐ Latino/Chicano Community
☐ Latino/Chicago History
☐ Life of Jesus
☐ Major Prophets
☐ Minor Prophets
☐ Native-American History
☐ Prophets of the world’s religions
☐ Protest Music
☐ Suffrage
☐ UU’s in History
☐ UU’s in Politics
☐ UU’s in the News
☐ UUs in the US
☐ Women’s Rights
☐ Youth Rights
2.4 Understand the impact of wisdom from the world’s religions on the development of Unitarian Universalism. (complete at least two)
☐ Atheism (overview)
☐ Baha’i explorer
☐ Buddhism explorer
☐ Cao Dai explorer
☐ Catholicism explorer
☐ Chinese Traditional Religions
☐ Christianity (overview)
☐ Hinduism
☐ Humanism (overview)
☐ Islam (overview)
☐ Jainism explorer
☐ Judaism (overview)
☐ Native-American Spirituality
☐ Pagan explorer
☐ Prophets of the World’s Religions
☐ Protestant Christianity explorer
☐ Qur’an explorer
☐ Rastafarianism
☐ Shinto explorer
☐ Sikhism explorer
☐ Tenrikyo explorer
☐ World Religions (overview)
☐ Zoroastrianism
2.5 Be familiar with Islamic, Jewish and Christian Scripture and teachings. (complete at least three)
☐ Apocrypha
☐ Biblical Hebrew
☐ Biblical Wisdom
☐ Christian Bible (overview)
☐ Epistles
☐ Gospels
☐ Historical Books of the Bible
☐ Jewish Bible (overview)
☐ Life of Jesus
☐ Major Prophets
☐ Minor Prophets
☐ New Testament Explorer
☐ Protestant Christianity explorer
☐ Qur’an explorer
☐ Qur’an through History
☐ Torah
☐ Writings of the Hebrew Bible
2.6 Identify and appreciate Humanist teachings that counsel us to heed the guidance of reason.
☐ Humanism is very Humane (required)
2.7 Recognize and integrate spiritual teachings of Earth-centered traditions which celebrate the sacred circle of life. (complete at least two).
☐ Animism
☐ Earth-Centered Worship
☐ Interdependent Web
☐ Native-American Spirituality
☐ Nature Appreciation
☐ Pagan explorer