Religious Studies Department

The Religious Studies curriculum at Fontbonne extends through all four years. Students begin their studies in the 9th grade with the Sacred Scriptures, continue in 10th grade with a focus on morality, spend 11th grade delving into social justice, and end their studies in the 12th grade reflecting on the theme of Loving Relationships.

Religion 9

Grade 9
015

This is a full year course which includes:

Hebrew Scriptures – Quarter I and II
The students will be instructed in methods of bible study and key themes in the major books of the Hebrew Scriptures.

Christian Scriptures – Quarter III and IV
The students will be introduced to the New Testament, focusing on the gospels. Key themes in the preaching of Jesus will be considered in detail. The seven sacraments will be considered in relationship to the biblical preaching and contemporary issues.

Credit: 1
Religion 10

Grade 10
020

This is a full year course that teaches:

Life in Christ – Quarter I and Quarter II
Jesus reveals how we should live and is the model of Christian life. In our study of personal morality we will explore the dignity of the human person, the ethical teachings of Christ, and, with the help of Scripture and Tradition, the student will learn a workable method of approaching personal moral decisions.

Life in Christ – Quarter III and Quarter IV
“How do I live as a Beatitude Person in a world filled with many voices clamoring for my attention?” This will be the focus of social morality. By our nature, we are social beings and are linked to the rest of humanity; we will be held accountable not only for the things we have done, but also for the things we failed to do for others – particularly the marginalized. Since morality is not just about us, but is about society as well, students will stay current on pressing moral topics and ethical issues of the day and will be able to critically formulate and intelligently express their positions on a multiplicity of moral, ethical, religious, political and social justice issues.

Credit: 1
Religion 11

Grade 11
030

Social Justice – Quarter I, II

This course explores the social dimension of Christian faith. Students will explore the essential characteristics of a Catholic vision of social justice. Through social analysis and theological reflection they will explore the Christian challenge to truly live gospel values. The course culminates in a project that integrates their service work done throughout the year and with their critical reflection on the demands of the gospel.

World Religions - Quarter III, IV

This one-semester course will explore the major world religions. This exploration will be done
through the lens of Catholic teaching on ecumenism and inter-religious dialogue. Students will be
given a foundation in Catholic doctrine on revelation and ecclesiology, and the ability to identify
similarities and differences in a variety of faith traditions. In line with the CSJ charism, this course
seeks to foster dialogue and unity in our society.

Credit: 1

 

Religion 12

Grade 12
040

This course will provide a broad overview of the academic study of Christian theology and its
expression within the Catholic tradition that includes an introduction to Christianity highlighting
scripture, creedal statements, rites, theological writings, artistic expressions, and other discourses
manifesting and expressing the Christian faith in its various traditions. This course is offered for dual
credit with both St. John’s University (Theology 1000C—Perspectives on Christianity: A Catholic
Approach) and St. Joseph’s University (Religious Studies-131—Jesus the Christ).

Credit: 1

 

 

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