Religion
Students are encouraged to register for more than the required one credit of religion courses over their four years at HKIS (the class of 2016 must take one and one-half credits in religion). At least one-half credit must be in Biblical Studies. In addition, the department recommends that students take at least one course covering an Asian religion (indicated with an *). Freshmen and sophomores must take a semester religion course in either their freshman or sophomore year. Semester Course options for Freshmen and Sophomores u Biblical Traditions 9/10 (Biblical Studies) u World Religions 9/10* (Religious Studies)
Juniors and seniors must take the equivalent of a semester religion course in either their junior or senior years. Semester Course options for Juniors and Seniors u Biblical Traditions 11/12 (Biblical Studies) u World Religions 11/12* (Religious Studies) u Spiritual Practices of the East 11/12* (Religious Studies)
*Note on ‘Quarter Course Clustering’ In order to insure sufficient enrollments in religion quarter courses, students will be asked when they sign up to indicate a first, second and third choice. Courses are assigned according to scheduling needs and cannot be changed. Biblical Studies u Old Testament (.25) u Who is Jesus? (.25) u Biblical Themes in Film (.25)
Religious Studies u Existentialism (.25) u Gandhi and King: Their Lives and Their Legacy (.25) u Service, Society and the Sacred (.25 religion; .25 elective social studies credit)
*Note: New requirements for the upcoming class of 2016 - 1.5 religion credits u All freshmen will take the semester religion course: World Religions (.5 or one semester credit) u In their sophomore year, students will take the semester religion course: Biblical
Traditions (.5 or one semester credit) u Students must take a minimum of another .5 credit of their choice during grades 11
and 12. There are five options of how this can be achieved. See registration booklet for details.
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