Religious Studies Curriculum

4th-Grade religion orients students to the hospitality of Episcopal identity and spiritual practices found at NCS. Continuing to build a culture of respect and community sharing, students consider what a religion is and examples of religious identities and practices. After exploring sacred spaces like Grace Chapel, the Cathedral and its grounds, students complete a project in the makerspace. They create a map of the Cathedral itself and write poetry and prayers as they reflect on their experiences.

This course is the first of a two-year sequence when students learn about world religious traditions. In 5th Grade, students study the Jewish, Christian, and Muslim faiths. Within each tradition, students explore the historical foundation of the tradition, key historical figures, important holy days, sacred texts, religious buildings, a representative service or ritual. This course continues in 6th Grade with the study of communities defined by indigenous cultural traditions like the Yoruba of West Africa, as well as Hinduism and Buddhism.

This course is the second of a two-year sequence that explores world religious traditions. Building upon a study of Jewish, Christian, and Muslim communities in the 5th-Grade course, during 6th Grade students explore communities defined by indigenous cultural traditions like the Yoruba in West Africa, as well as Hinduism and Buddhism. For each tradition, students explore the historical foundation of the tradition, key historical figures, important holy days, sacred texts, religious buildings, and a representative service or ritual.