Religion 11: World Religions

Fall 2014
Ms Trainor

Welcome
Students will:
Develop an understanding of the place and influence of religion in our
world
Explore the major faith traditions their history, beliefs, traditions, moral
code, faith practices
Examine pluralism and multiculturalism within Canadian society
Become familiar with the language of effective religious dialogue
Break down misconceptions about religions
Reflect on what they believe and where they find lifes meaning
Practice skills used in researching and investigating world religions

Main topics of study:
What is religion and who is God?
Religious pluralism in Canada
Christianity- Catholicism and Protestantism
First Nations spirituality
Judaism
Islam
Hinduism
Buddhism
Sikhism
Religion in the modern world
Living your faithwhat does that look like?


Text: Dr. John van den Hengel, World Religions, Novalis Publishing, Toronto, 2011

Note: The course will be flexible in terms of dealing with current events as well as
devoting time to significant events or topics that might pop up along the way!
Mark Breakdown:

Term 1: 35%
Term 2: 35%
Final Exam: 20%
Community Service and Participation: 10%

More specifically:

Assignments, including journals: 20%
Projects: 20%
Quizzes: 20%

Mid Term Exam: 10%
Final Exam: 20%
Community Service and Participation: 10%


Even more specifically:

Assignments: There will be a number of little tasks (most often done in class)
where students can show their learning in various ways (eg. written work,
art, discussion).

Journals: Part of your binder/notebook should be dedicated to completing
little reflections when assigned. 10 pages for this would be lots.

Projects: In terms of major projects, students will have choice in how to
demonstrate the material. Most common media: essay, Powerpoint, Prezi,
film, oral presentation etc. and Im certainly open to other suggestions.

Quizzes: Some planned, some pop.

Community Service: In order to get your credit you need 15 hours of
community service before the end of the course. THIS IS MANDATORY.

Participation: This includes participation in class discussions, group work,
individual work, respectful listening and speaking, attendance and lates.




Religion 11 Course Expectations:

1) Respect for other students, for yourself and for teachers must always
be demonstrated. This is especially critical during debates or
discussions. Please always show empathy and perspective taking as
well as critical (rather than emotionally charged!) thinking.
2) Regular attendance will ensure your success in this course and you are
expected to be in class each day.
3) Please arrive on time and with your things. Habitual lates will result in
consequences through the office.
4) Assignments/projects are due by 3:00pm on the due date, after which
they are worth 5% less per day.
5) Missed tests will be written first day back
6) Failure to complete something = 0.








I, _______________________________________________ (student signature)
understand the course expectations for Religion 11 and I will adhere to the
statements above.