Department of Religion
Ascension of Our Lord Secondary School
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Course Name:
Level:
HRT 3O1
World Religions
OPEN
Student Name: ________________________
Textbook #: __________
World Religions introduces students to the various expressions and responses to humanity’s encounter with mystery in our quest for
life’s meaning. The course explores the life wisdom found in the responses of the major faith traditions to the compelling questions concerning the
spiritual dimension of human experience, self-understanding, and the role of the individual within the family. In the Family Life Education strand,
students explore a variety of topics related to the themes of personhood, family relationships, and sexuality.
Its purpose is to familiarize students with the language of religious discourse and to develop their awareness of the place and function of
religion in human culture. This exploration can lead students to a more authentic adherence to their religious tradition and a deeper commitment to
the Catholic faith. It can help to break down prejudices and misconceptions about other religious traditions and, at the same time, strengthen and
affirm the students’ own search for answers to life’s meaning.
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 religions 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.
Overall Course Expectations or Strands:
Religious Beliefs
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Historical Background
Systems of Belief
Practices, Rituals, Symbols, and Festivals
Social Structures
Religion and the Human Experience
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Place and Function of Religion in Human Experience
Prejudices and Misconceptions
Significant Figures
Present and Future Roles of Religion
Research and Inquiry Skills
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Using Research and Inquiry skills
Communicating Results
Efforts will be made to meet the individual learning needs of students to promote student success
with respect to meeting the expectations of this course.
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Parent’s/Guardian’s Signature: _________________________ Date: _______________
Students’s Signature: ________________________________ Date: _______________
Course Timeline:
Resources:
Unit 1a: Introduction to the Study of World Religions
Unit 1b: Hinduism
The course will use a variety of resources which
will be distributed to students during the first
week of the course. The text and all other
resources assigned to each student are the
responsibility of the student.
Unit 2: Buddhism
Unit 3: Sikhism
Resources for this course include:
Unit 4: Judaism
Student Text: “Exploring
Canadian Perspective”
Unit 5: Christianity
World
Religions:
The
Unit 6: Islam
Culminating Summative Tasks will be administered towards the
end of the course and will be weighted at 30% of the final
mark. These tasks are specifically itemized below.
Any damage incurred will result in payment for
replacement.
All timelines as stated are approximate.
Evaluation Policies
1. Student marks will be determined by evaluating process & product according to 4 categories (see
below) & 4 levels of the Achievement Chart as found in the Ministry Policy document for Religious
Education.
Evaluation Structure:
Knowledge/Understanding
Application
Communication
Thinking/Inquiry
25% Each
Term Evaluations = 70% of the final mark. Final Evaluation = 30% of the final mark.
(Final Evaluation=15% Culminating Performance Task & 15% Final Exam)
2. Feedback will also be provided for student learning skills. Working independently, teamwork,
organization, work habits/homework, and initiative are assessed apart from student achievement in
the four categories outlined above and will conform to the coding:
E – Excellent
G – Good
S – Satisfactory
N - Needs Improvement
3. Assignments submitted after the due date established by the teacher will receive a penalty in
accord with our Board Assessment & Evaluation Policy Document as outlined in the student agenda.
4. Should a student miss an evaluation due to a legitimate absence, in accord with our Board A&E
Policy Document, the student and teacher will make arrangements to address the missed
evaluation in a timely manner. In the cases of extended vacation or prolonged absence,
consultation with the appropriate administrator is required.
5. In the event that the student does not make up the missed evaluation(s), a zero may be assigned.
If it is determined that the evaluation(s) has/have been missed as a result of a skip/truancy or
has/have been plagarized, a zero may be assigned.
6. For all other cases of absence and/or missed evaluations (including absence during the final
examination period), please refer to our Board A&E Policy as outlined in the student agenda.
May God bless your efforts this semester!