Introduction to World Religions (HRT 3M) Mr. Graham

1. Introduction to World Religions (HRT 3M) Mr. Graham

4. This course enables students to: • discover what others believe • appreciate their own unique heritage • learn about the teachings and traditions of a variety of religions • Understand the connections between religion and the development of civilizations • Explore the place and function of religion in human experience • Examine the influence of religions on contemporary society (and vice versa)

5. Comparative Approach • Through various disciplines including: • Historiography • Looking at historical facts as to what was happening at the time • Anthropology • Creators and creations of culture • Sociology • Group social behaviour in a modern context • Psychology • How religion impacts our thinking – prejudice • Philosophy • Analysis and reflection of stories and beliefs

6. Study: Belief Systems Controversial & Ethical Issues Native Spirituality Monotheistic Religions Polytheistic Religions Holy Sites Spiritual Leaders

7. Spiritual Leaders

8. Holy Sites

9. Religion on Film

10. Assessment and Evaluation Course Work (70%) Tests and Quizzes = 25% Film Reviews and Other Assignments = 15% Explorations Journal = 10% Visitation = 8% Early Religions Presentation = 6% Islam Seminar = 6% Summative Evaluation (30%) Major Project - Oral Presentation or Essay = 15% Final Exam=15%

11. Grading Policy Missed Evaluations - ZERO (without a doctor’s note) Final Exams / Summative - ZERO (without a doctor’s note) Deadlines and Due dates - Assignments are due on the date requested - 2% per day  10%  zero if assignment has been graded and returned Academic Dishonesty - Plagiarism = ZERO - All work must be I.Y.O.W. Absences – must bring a note from home  hand in to the office – admit slip to me. Late – Don’t be. NO personal electronics on or used in class. Your devices and ear buds must be out of sight.

13. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS FOR THE STUDY OF RELIGIOUS TRADITIONS • Where did the universe come from? OR How was the universe created? • If you believe in an afterlife, how do you imagine the afterlife to be? • Why is there suffering in the world? • Has there been an increase or decrease in interest in religion amongst teenagers over the last 50 years? • What reasons would you give for the change in interest? • Can you be good without God? • Can science and religion coexist? • Write down a question you have asked yourself regarding religion in the last five years.

14. WORLD RELIGIONS (HRT3M) • My Personal Credo Assignment • A Credo is a statement of belief that defines who you are in terms of your: • ideals • values • morals • ethics • opinion on right and wrong • Consider the characteristics that describe your personal belief system and create an illustrated statement that reflects your outlook on life from either a religious, spiritual or social perspective (or even both)

15. WORLD RELIGIONS (HRT3M) My Personal Credo Assignment Your Credo will be a combination of both a text and visual representation in the form of a mini collage It will be done on an 81/2 X11 blank sheet of paper Your text can be either in point form or paragraph form and should be supported by visuals demonstrating your beliefs Visuals should be a combination of hand drawn and computer generated symbols Evaluation: 20 Marks T - 6 Marks - Text (Clarity & originality of statement) A - 6 Marks - Illustrations / Symbols (Varied and meaningful) C - 8 Marks - Writing Mechanics / Neatness (Spelling & grammar) - Aesthetics (Visual clarity & colour)

16. Study Religion across Canada YMCA Youth Exchange: Experience the cultural and geographic diversity of Canada represent our school and community as cultural ambassadors MGCI Students have visited: