World Religions
Session 1: June 2-6, June 9-13, June 16-20 (close June 19)
9 a.m.-1 p.m.
9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Instructors: Abigail Whorley, St. Catherine's Middle School Religion Teacher, Religion Department Chair, and Middle School Dean of Students
Miriam Farris, St. Catherine's Lower School Religion and Lay Chaplain
Session 2: July 21-25, July 29-Aug 1, Aug 4-8
Session 2: July 21-25, July 29-Aug 1, Aug 4-8
Instructor: Savannah Watson, St. Catherine's Upper School History Teacher, Chair of the History Department
Prerequisites: none
Rising grades 9-10
1/2 Credit
In-Person
$925
$925
The religions of the world play a decisive role in all aspects of life, from the arts and music to history and politics. Familiarity with the key beliefs and figures of these traditions is essential to understanding the world around us. The goal of this class is to introduce students to the backgrounds, key doctrines and practices, and contemporary features of five major world religions – Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam — with brief discussions of other important traditions as well. Students will engage the traditions through readings, multimedia projects and field trips to local religious institutions.
The religions of the world play a decisive role in all aspects of life, from the arts and music to history and politics. Familiarity with the key beliefs and figures of these traditions is essential to understanding the world around us. The goal of this class is to introduce students to the backgrounds, key doctrines and practices, and contemporary features of five major world religions – Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam — with brief discussions of other important traditions as well. Students will engage the traditions through readings, multimedia projects and field trips to local religious institutions.
Credit: ½ credit Religion
Grades: Rising grades 9-10
Session A Dates: June 3 - 21 (closed June 19), M-F, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Session A Location: Lecture Hall, Armfield Science Center
Session A Instructors: Miriam Farris, Savannah Watson, and Abigail Whorley
Session B Dates: July 22 - Aug. 9, M-F, 9 a.m.-1 p.m..
Session B Location: Turner Hall L150
Session B Instructor: Savannah Watson
Cost: $925
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.
