Religion

Select a grade from the list on the right for the description.

Religion classes in grades 3-8 provide a basic understanding of the world’s major religions. Older students explore their own morals and ethics as well as those in contemporary society.

Grade 3

  • Introduction to Old Testament
    • Creation story
    • Story of Moses and the Exodus
    • Other selected stories from the Old Testament
    • History and beliefs of Judaism

Grade 4

  • Introduction to New Testament and Christianity
    • Life of Jesus
    • History and beliefs of Christianity

Grade 5

  • Introduction to history and beliefs of Quakerism
  • George Fox and William Penn
  • Other well-known Quakers

Grade 6

  • Testimonies of Quakerism
  • Other Christian Religions

Grade 7

  • Ancient and Traditional Religion
    • Introduction to the history and beliefs of Hinduism
    • Introduction to the history and beliefs of Buddhism

Grade 8

  • Introduction to history and beliefs of Islam
  • Morals and Ethics
  • Class Prayer for Graduation

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