Provincial+Expectations


 * Religious Beliefs**

Overall Expectations

By the end of this course, students will:
 * summarize the major historical influences on and events in the development of various religions;
 * analyse the similarities and differences between the central beliefs of various religions;
 * analyse and describe the connection between the human experience and sacred writings and oral teachings;
 * demonstrate how practice, ritual, and symbolism are external representations of the beliefs and principles of religion.


 * Social Structures**

Overall Expectations

By the end of this course, students will:
 * summarize the ways in which religions and the development of civilizations are interconnected;
 * analyse the influence of religion on artistic expression;
 * describe the influence that differing gender-role expectations have had on the development of religion;
 * demonstrate an understanding of religious pluralism as a defining feature of contemporary Canadian society.


 * Religion and the Human Experience**

Overall Expectations

By the end of this course, students will:
 * identify the function of religion in human experience;
 * demonstrate an ability to recognize prejudices associated with, and misconceptions about, various religions, beliefs, and traditions;
 * analyse the significance of religion or other belief systems in the lives of various historical figures;
 * speculate on the present and future roles of religion.


 * Research and Inquiry Skills**

Overall Expectations

By the end of this course, students will:
 * use appropriate theories and analyses of religion in preparing an independent study;
 * distinguish between fact and opinion, belief and religion, and theory and practice, as they apply to the study of religion;
 * identify the implications of different research methodologies in the study of religion;
 * employ at least one of the following research methodologies in an independent study: opinion survey, demographic study, in-depth interview, database search, exploration of primary sources;
 * communicate the results of these inquiries effectively;
 * demonstrate effective collaborative group skills.