Understanding Religion in a Global Context: Historical Perspectives and Case Studies

Dec 15, 2025

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This presentation explores the role of religion in global contexts, focusing on significant historical figures like Omar ibn Said, an African prince who lived in the U.S. during the 19th century. It examines the Missionary Movement in Turkey, the Hamidian Massacres, and the Armenian Genocide, highlighting the American Committee for Relief in the Near East (ACRNE) as a crucial Christian relief effort. This discussion aims to provide insights into how religious movements have shaped historical events and the responses of international relief organizations.

1 global religion 2 historical context 3 armenian genocide 4 missionary movement 5 omar ibn said 6 relief efforts 7 cultural exchange 8 history educationtext

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Teaching US Religion in a Global Context Dr. J.D. Bowers Department of History Genocide and Human Rights Institute Northern Illinois University
Frederick DouglassSee NHEC for a video version on teaching this topic
Omar ibn Said "Uncle Moro" (Omeroh), the African (or Arab) Prince whom Genl. Owen bought, and who lived in Wilmington N.C. for many years, and died in Bladen Co. in 1864, aged about 90 years.
The Missionary Movement in Turkey
Hamidian Massacres
The Armenian Genocide The response by the American Comm. For Relief in the Near East was a legacy of the missionaries' conversion efforts and many missions gave Armenians, Greeks and Assyrians refuge. It was the largest Christian-based relief effort in the nation’s history (the ACRNE was joined by the fledgling American Red Cross) until the efforts to aid Chinese citizens in the wake of the effects of World War II.