World Religions- Session 1
Description
Course Description:  World Religions is a comparative study of Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism. The central theme of the course is that, despite their significant differences, these religions share a basic conception of the divinity and of humanity, namely, that God—whether Allah, Brahman, or the Dharmakaya of Buddha—is the one infinite source of everything: absolute, transcendent, eternal, and uncaused; and that human beings are finite instances of the divine reality. Of special importance are the related ideas of God as perfect love and of humans—in their interpersonal relationships—as reflections of that love. The principal goals of World Religions are for students to develop a deeper understanding of both their own religion and those of their neighbors, and for them to come to appreciate how much the different religions have in common.

To meet the religious studies graduation requirement, either World Religions or Sacred Spaces must be completed during a student's tenure in Upper School.   

Attendance Expectations & Requirements   

Each section of World Religions has SEVEN in-person class meetings scheduled. Students are encouraged to attend all class meetings, and are REQUIRED to attend at least FIVE meetings. Classes require in-person attendance at the Midway campus. 

This summer, our World Religions course will be offered in two sessions to accommodate busy travel schedules and create smaller classroom experiences. Both sessions are taught by Mr. Andre Serralde. The first session is May 28 - June 26 and the second session is July 7 - July 31. 

Students should plan to complete their attendance requirements and course material in the session that they have registered for.

Any attendance plan that includes a student attending classes in a different session must receive written approval from Dr. Ann Morgan before the first class day.

Students must complete and turn in an attendance plan to the instructors showing how they plan to meet the minimum attendance requirements.


Session 1 (Must attend FIVE sessions)

Thursday, May 28 (11:00 am - 12:30 pm)

Monday, June 1 (11:00 am - 12:30 pm)

Wednesday, June 3 (11:00 am - 12:30 pm)

Monday, June 8 (11:00 am - 12:30 pm)

Wednesday, June 10 (11:00 am - 12:30 pm)

Monday, June 15 (11:00 am - 12:30 pm)

Wednesday, June 17 (11:00 am - 12:30 pm)


Final date for all Coursework - Friday, June 26 at midnight
Location:
Parish Episcopal School - Midway Campus
Dates:
5/28/2026 - 6/26/2026 11:00 PM
Ages:
Grades 11th - 12th
Cost:
$775.00
Availability:
Registration will begin on 2/4/2026.