This is a semester-long class open to juniors and seniors. This course is an introduction to religions found around the world. We will study the history of religions as well as their sacred texts, rituals, beliefs, and institutions. The social and political impact of religions in a modern world will be considered as well.
TEXTS, READINGS:
Hopfe, Lewis M. and Mark R. Woodward. Religions of the World, 10th ed., Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Prentice Hall, 2007
Photocopies, handouts, and documentary videos will supplement text readings.
TEACHING METHODS: Teaching strategies used in this class lead to the development of cognitive strategies and capabilities necessary for college-level work and include: writing, research, active inquiry and dialogue, ability to support argumentative points, and evaluation of data and resources to determine the validity, credibility and relevance as it pertains to the topic.
ACADEMIC BEHAVIORS: A successful student at Creek will learn time management skills for assignments/projects, work and socializing, preparing for and taking examinations, using information resources, taking Cornell [class] notes, promoting the use of study groups, and communicating with teachers and counselors. These behaviors will be reinforced through the requirements of this class.
GRADING: Grades are calculated using a weighted system. Course work is 40% of the semester grade. Tests, projects, and quizzes are 40% of the semester grade. The final exam is worth 10% of the semester grade. The Research Project is worth 10% of the semester grade. 10% of points per day will be deducted for work submitted late.
FIELD TRIPS: We will go on two field trips during the semester to visit local centers of the five major world religions. There will be a $15.00 fee for these trips, collected during the first two weeks of the semester. Any student who is unable to provide the funds for the field trips will be accommodated.
TEXTS, READINGS:
Hopfe, Lewis M. and Mark R. Woodward. Religions of the World, 10th ed., Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Prentice Hall, 2007
Photocopies, handouts, and documentary videos will supplement text readings.
TEACHING METHODS: Teaching strategies used in this class lead to the development of cognitive strategies and capabilities necessary for college-level work and include: writing, research, active inquiry and dialogue, ability to support argumentative points, and evaluation of data and resources to determine the validity, credibility and relevance as it pertains to the topic.
ACADEMIC BEHAVIORS: A successful student at Creek will learn time management skills for assignments/projects, work and socializing, preparing for and taking examinations, using information resources, taking Cornell [class] notes, promoting the use of study groups, and communicating with teachers and counselors. These behaviors will be reinforced through the requirements of this class.
GRADING: Grades are calculated using a weighted system. Course work is 40% of the semester grade. Tests, projects, and quizzes are 40% of the semester grade. The final exam is worth 10% of the semester grade. The Research Project is worth 10% of the semester grade. 10% of points per day will be deducted for work submitted late.
FIELD TRIPS: We will go on two field trips during the semester to visit local centers of the five major world religions. There will be a $15.00 fee for these trips, collected during the first two weeks of the semester. Any student who is unable to provide the funds for the field trips will be accommodated.