St. Joan of Arc Catholic Secondary School
3801 Thomas Street
Mississauga, Ontario, L5M 7G2
(905) 285-0050
We believe that each one, created in the image and likeness of God, is called by name into the Dufferin-Peel community
to realize the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations to the fullest extent possible as we all journey from the early
years to vocation.
COURSE OUTLINE
Department:
Religion
Course:
HRT3M1
Course Code:
World Religions: Beliefs, Issues, and Religious Traditions
Course Description:
This course enables students to discover what others believe and how they live, and to appreciate their own unique
heritage. Students will learn about the teachings and traditions of a variety of religions, the connections between
religion and the development of civilizations, the place and function of religion in human experience, and the influence
of a broad range of religions on contemporary society. This course also introduces students to skills used in
researching and investigating world religions. This course will help students address the Ontario Catholic School
Graduate Expectation that they respect the faith traditions, world religions and the life-journeys of all people of good
will. Integrates faith with life.
Strand & Unit Title:
Unit #1: Religious Impulse
Unit #2: Aboriginal Spirituality
Unit #3: Hinduism
Corresponding Catholic Graduate Expectation(s):
Understands that one's purpose or call in life comes from God and strives to discern and
live out this call throughout life's journey (CGE1g)
Respects the faith traditions, world religions and the life-journeys of all people of good will
(CGE1h)
Speaks the language of life... "recognizing that life is an unearned gift and that a person
entrusted with life does not own it but that one is called to protect and cherish it." (CGE1e)
Recognizes there is more grace in our world than sin and that hope is essential in facing
all challenges(CGE3a)Thinks critically about the meaning and purpose of work (CGE5b)
Unit #4: Buddhism
Demonstrates a confident and positive sense of self and respect for the dignity
and welfare of others (CGE4a) Accepts accountability for one's own actions (CGE7b)
Unit #5: Judaism
Seeks and grants forgiveness (CGE7c) Respects and affirms the diversity and
interdependence of the world's peoples and cultures (CGE7f)
Unit #6: Christianity
Examines and reflects on one's personal values, abilities and aspirations influencing life's
choices and opportunities (CGE4g)
Unit #7: Islam
Respects and understands the history, cultural heritage and pluralism of today's
contemporary society(CGE7g) Integrates faith with life (CGe1i)
Assessment and Evaluation
Category Weightings
Knowledge & Understanding
Thinking & Investigation
Application
Communication
Weight %
30%
25%
25%
20%
Final Summative Assessments
Term Work
Course Culminating
Exam
Overall
Weighting
70%
10%
20%
Learning Skills and Work Habits will also be assessed and reported on. For more information please refer to Growing Success pg. 11.
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/policyfunding/growsuccess.pdf.