Religion

RELIGION

SCRIPTURE

The purpose of the freshman scripture class is to provide students with an understanding of the “big picture” of Salvation History as communicated to humanity through the Word of God.  Through this study, students are invited into a deeper understanding of the loving relationship between the Creator and His Creation, and they are provided with a solid foundation for future scripture study.

10th GRADE RELIGION

Curriculum currently under review

11th GRADE RELIGION

Curriculum currently under review

SENIOR RELIGION

Students will study Wisdom Literature in the Scriptures (Ecclesiastes, Job, Songs) and the writings of several modern Christian authors such as Tolkien and Lewis.  The Catholic mindset will be investigated through an overview of Christian art and architecture. Students will be able to identify major theological themes of the faith and know the spirituality of the Church through art.  A major research project is required in this course.

SENIOR RELIGION - HONORS

Prerequisite: 85% in ROMAN CATHOLIC THEOLOGY

Honors Senior Religion is for the student who is capable of handling abstract concepts.  Students will study the History of Philosophy from the Pre-Socratics to Nietzsche. Philosophical themes and the Catholic mindset are investigated through an overview of Christian art and architecture.  Students will be able to identify the main themes in Philosophy, know the spirituality of the Church through art, and complete a major research project.