GRADES 9 - 12 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS * Denotes a Ministry of Education and Training requirement ** Denotes a St. Michael’s College School requirement
RELIGIOUS STUDIES
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION **HRE 131 GRADE 9 (Locally developed Course - See OSS Section 7.1.3.2) The study of the Old and New Testaments provides knowledge of revelation, inspiration, interpretation and prayer through the examination of Biblical themes such as Election, PassoverCovenant-Exodus, Community and Freedom. This course studies Jesus as the culmination of God’s revelation of Himself and as the fulfillment of the promise made to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. To know Jesus better requires a knowledge of His roots and a serious look at Him, His message and His actions. Prerequisite: None RELIGIOUS EDUCATION **HRE 231 GRADE 10 (Locally developed Course - See OSS Section 7.1.3.2) The Historical Development of the Church and the Sacraments The Historical Development of the Church and the Sacraments is explored in this course. The students are exposed to the Church as a living reality existing within the human community, witnessing to and continuing the work of Jesus throughout history. The aim of the course attempts to have the students appreciate the Church as a God-given instrument through which Christ leads his people to the Kingdom. It reveals to all the loving presence of God in all phases of human history. Within this dynamic, the students come to realize that, although the Church has its own particular contribution to make to the culture within which it exists, it too is shaped by that particular culture. Because the chief acts of the Church are the Sacraments, the study of this aspect of the Church’s ministry reveals the Sacraments as dynamic rather than merely static realities. Prerequisite: None
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WORLD RELIGIONS: BELIEFS, **HRT 3M1 ISSUES, & RELIGIOUS TRADITIONS GRADE 11, UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE PREP. This course provides students with opportunities to explore various world religions and belief traditions. Students will develop knowledge of the terms and concepts relevant to this area of study, will examine the ways in which religions and belief traditions meet various human needs, and will learn about the relationship between belief and action. They will examine sacred writings and teachings, consider how concepts of time and place influence different religions and belief traditions, and develop research and inquiry skills related to the study of human expressions of belief. Prerequisite: None CHURCH AND CULTURE HRE 4M1 GRADE 12, UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE PREP. This course is directed toward the clear identification of Catholic moral principles and the concrete application of these principles in the lives of students. The course proceeds from foundational beliefs rooted in Sacred Scripture concerning justice and peace to an exploration of the principles that shape Christian life. In the Family Life Education strand, students explore a variety of topics related to the themes of personhood, interpersonal relationships, and sexuality. Special attention is given to the interaction between the Church and culture. The modern world is characterized by a multiplicity of values, philosophies, and ideologies. In a democratic, pluralistic society, these concepts may creatively reinforce one another or they may compete with and contradict one another. The Christian moral life is a call to follow Jesus Christ, to believe in the redemptive love of God for humankind and to proclaim and incarnate the reign of God as inaugurated by Jesus Christ. This course is intended to prepare the senior student for this lifelong task. This course is mandatory unless HZT 4U1 or ETS 4UI is pursued. Prerequisite: None
