Name: World Religions: Understanding Global Belief Through a Biblical Lens
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World Religions: Understanding Global Belief Through a Biblical Lens

Grade Level: 10–12 | Length: 15 weeks | Credit: 1.5 | Self-Paced

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Course Description:
In a world of growing cultural diversity and global connections, today’s students need more than just awareness, they need understanding. World Religions: Understanding Global Belief Through a Biblical Lens equips high schoolers from a Judeo-Christian background to thoughtfully explore the world’s major religions while strengthening their own biblical worldview.

Using the Christ-centered World Religions text from Credits Before College and the accessible yet scholarly Pocket Guide to World Religions by Winfried Corduan, students will engage with the core beliefs, practices, and histories of major world religions including:

Indigenous and tribal traditions
Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism
Confucianism, Taoism, and Shinto
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
Modern secular and new religious movements

Through weekly creative projects, research assignments, and worldview comparisons, students will build a respectful understanding of religious differences while learning how to articulate their faith with truth and grace. This course emphasizes critical thinking, cultural humility, and missional awareness.

Learning Goals:
By the end of this course, students will:

Describe the key beliefs and practices of major world religions
Compare global religious worldviews to the biblical narrative of creation, fall, redemption, and restoration
Engage with religious diversity from a place of confidence, compassion, and discernment
Develop a deeper appreciation for God’s heart for all nations and peoples
Complete a capstone project that synthesizes learning and applies a biblical worldview to today’s global context

Why This Course Matters:
As your student prepares for college, missions, or everyday interactions in an increasingly pluralistic society, this course helps them become both wise and winsome ambassadors for Christ. Rooted in Scripture, rich in global learning, and designed for independent thinkers, this is a high school religion course with real-world impact.

Assessment:
No tests or quizzes—just meaningful, hands-on projects. Students demonstrate their learning each week through research, creative presentations, interviews, reflection pieces, and a final capstone project.

Semester Completion Policy
All self-paced courses must be completed within the semester in which the student is enrolled. While students may work through the material at their own pace, access does not extend beyond the active semester. This policy helps students stay on track, maintain academic momentum, and ensures coursework aligns properly with transcript and credit requirements. We encourage families to plan ahead and schedule consistent time each week for successful completion.