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Religious Studies Department

611 Foundations of Religion
Required / Full credit /Grade 9
Using the Christian Scriptures as basis, students grow in their knowledge of Jesus, the sacraments, spirituality, community, liturgy, and prayer. Students learn about the mission of the Sisters of Notre Dame and are introduced to their foundress, St. Julie. The various seasons and feasts of the liturgical year are explained and celebrated. Through discussions of videos on contemporary issues and topics in the weekly magazine Spirit, students integrate their religious beliefs into their daily lives. Examination of global issues and an ecumenical focus are maintained throughout the religious studies curriculum.

621 Growing in Christian Morality
Required / Full credit / Grade 10
This course studies the principles of moral decision-making and explores some of today's complex moral issues. Students reflect on the thematic question: “What kind of person am I becoming, and what kind of person do I want to become?" The course concludes with preparation for participation in Notre Dame's Love-in-Action program.

631 Scripture Studies
Required /Full credit / Grade 11
Through readings and critical analyses of the Hebrew and Christian Scriptures, students investigate the history of salvation from Genesis to the development of the early Church. This course examines the lasting contributions to faith and culture of the most popular and enduring characters of the Bible. A special focus of this course is to highlight the roles of women active in the history of salvation.

641 World Religions/ Women's Spirituality
Required /Full credit / Grade 12
The first semester world religions course explores the origins and elements of religion with an examination of several major world religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Goddess worship, Judaism, Islam, and Christianity. A special feature of this course is an emphasis on women's contributions in these religions. During the second semester, a thematic study of women's spirituality is a focus of this course.

635 & 645 Love-in-Action Community Service Program
Required /Partial credit / Grades 11,12
Students give service at a site of their choice for 120 hours over two years. This program is integrated into the course of study during both junior and senior years and includes journal reflections, participation in ministry groups, self-evaluation, and supervisor evaluation. This program helps prepare Notre Dame students to assume their role in the world as women of love and service.

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