Immanence, a key concept in religious thought, refers to the belief that the divine is present within the world and actively involved in human existence, contrasting with transcendence, which emphasizes God's separateness. In Christianity, God's immanence is seen through the Incarnation of Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit’s presence within believers. Islam highlights divine closeness through Allah’s nearness, as described in the Qur'an, and practices such as prayer and remembrance of God. In Judaism, the concept of Shekhinah represents God's presence dwelling among people, deepened by Jewish mysticism. Hinduism expresses immanence through the belief that Brahman, the ultimate reality, exists within all beings as Atman, while Buddhism teaches that enlightenment is found within, through the Buddha-nature inherent in every individual. Across these traditions, immanence fosters a personal and accessible connection between the divine and humanity, shaping spiritual experiences and moral guidance.
2. Watch the attached Video Lecture. Write 1 to 2 pages of notes into your exercise book.
Option 1 - Research Research 2 videos online of religious practise which demonstrate immanence in religion. Such as Catholic Eucharist; Buddhist Meditation; Jewish Tikkum Olam.
Write 1 paragraph summarising the video - how does this religious practise embody immanence.
Option 2 - Short Answer Write 2 paragraphs on the following questions
Discuss examples of Immanence in TWO religious traditions.
At the end, take a photo of your work and post the images here for marking
