World Religions
This in-person course explores Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and Native Spirituality through Ninian Smart’s seven dimensions. Through this course, students will have opportunities to learn from practitioners and have authentic experiences, exposing them to each World Tradition. Students will meet daily to discuss readings, sacred texts, and small group research projects focused on gaining a deeper understanding of the tradition while practicing critical thinking and analysis.
$925
Session A (June 1-June 18, closed June 19)
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
½ credit
Rising 9-10
Prerequisites: None
Abigail Whorley, St. Catherine's Middle School Religion Teacher, Religion Department Chair, and Middle School Dean of Students
Savannah Watson, St. Catherine's Upper School History Teacher, Chair of History Department
This course requires a minimum of seven students to run.
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Located in the heart of Richmond, Virginia, St. Catherine’s School is a private, all-girls pre-K, kindergarten, elementary, middle and high school. We provide a well-rounded educational experience for girls from communities across Richmond, Chesterfield, Henrico and all of central Virginia. St. Catherine’s all-girls educational experience is rooted in more than a century of history and tradition. From our revolutionary past to our dynamic present, St. Catherine’s has always focused on preparing students for a boundless future.
