World Religions: Beliefs, Issues, and
Religious Traditions
Traditions
HRT 3M0
St. Anne Catholic High School
1200 Oakwood Drive R #3, Belle River Ontario, N0R 1A0
519 727 8908
Instructor:
Prerequisites:
None
Course Code: HRT 3M0
Credit Value:
1
Textbook:
Exploring World Religions: The
Canadian Perspective
Time Frame: 90 Hours
An in depth exploration of these documents and strategies can be found in the Main Office and on the Board’s website.
Course Description:
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.
Course Organization
Unit 1
Unit 2
Unit 3
Unit 4
Unit 5
We Encounter Mystery
We Listen
We Surrender
We Believe
We Search
Evaluation of Student Achievement
All students will be assessed frequently and given multiple opportunities to practice and demonstrate
their level of achievement of the course expectations.
Learning Skills
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Teachers will support students in finding connections between the
Learning Skills and Catholic Graduate Expectations.
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Teachers will provide multiple opportunities for students to
demonstrate their learning skills in the following categories:
Term Work – 70% of Final Grade
Achievement Categories
Knowledge/Understanding
Thinking
Application
Communication
Weight
25%
25%
25%
25%
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Works Independently
Teamwork
Organization
Work Habits
Initiative
The learning skills will be evaluated using the four-point scale:
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E – Excellent
G – Good
S – Satisfactory
N - Needs Improvement
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Weights Assigned to Term Tasks
Tests
Quizzes
Reflections/Journals
Groupwork/Assignments
and Mini-Presentation
ISU 10% + Exam 20%
(Out of
5
2-4
2-4
2-5
Term = 70%
30%
Final Evaluation – 30% Practical and Written Exam
Key Policies
Absence Policy:
(School Policy)
Students are expected to be present for every test. Generally tests are announced approximately one week in advance. It is
the student’s responsibility to account for their absence from a test in the appropriate time and manner. It is the student’s
responsibility to make-up the missed test if they are eligible to do so. - In the case of a one day accountable absence
(including a school related absence) the student is expected to write the missed test on the first day back following the
absence. Tests missed due to an unaccountable absence (i.e. skipping) will receive a mark zero (0). This includes being
signed out only for the period of a test. For a test missed due to a prolonged excusable absence the assessment is up to the
discretion of the teacher. For a test missed during a first suspension the student will receive a “no mark”. Any tests on
subsequent suspensions or a second test on the first lengthy suspension during any course will result in a mark of zero (0).
Submission of Late Assignments:
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Assignments are due at the beginning of class unless otherwise stated.
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If a student submits assignments late, the teacher:
(Board Policy)
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Must document or track late submissions. Teachers may use the Missed or Late Assignment Student Contract.
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Must consult with the student and determine a plan of action to correct this behavior. Teachers may use a variety
of methods for dealing with late and missed assignments.
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May contact the student’s parent/guardian.
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May need to inform Administration or school success team.
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Teachers will use their professional judgment when extenuating circumstances arise.
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If a student fails to submit a major assignment on time, the student will be given a new due date at the teacher’s
discretion. The teacher may use the same assignment or modify the original one. Failure to submit the
original/alternate assignment on the second due date may result in a mark of zero.
Plagiarism:
(Board Policy)
If it is determined that a student has plagiarized, the following will happen:
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plagiarism will be reported to the school administration,
student will receive a mark of zero (0),
student will be provided an opportunity to resubmit the assignment,
first assignment will be recorded in Markbook© as a zero (0),
second assignment will also be recorded in Markbook© with the same weight,
parent/guardian will be notified and other consequences, including suspension, may be assigned.
Class Notes:
-Students will require a three-ring binder with 5 dividers to organize notes appropriately
-Students should bring text and notebook to class everyday
-Homework will be given daily and discussion will reflect the reading in the homework
-Students should read the entire chapter during the unit, whether there are homework
questions assigned on the reading or not.
-Students are encouraged to read the newspaper daily for current applications of justice
principles taught and discussed in the course
NO electronic devices allowed in the classroom (i-pods, cell phones, mp3's etc)
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Resources:
(School Policy)
Various films, videos and documentaries reflecting course content
Bibles, NRSV
Other editions of the World Religions texts may be used as a resource
Newspapers and magazines
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PARENT/STUDENT ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND AGREEMENT:
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Parent/Guardian Signature
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Date
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Student’s Signature
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Date
Textbook # _______
Other Resources Assigned:
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