Park View High – World Religions

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

Teenagers of Aborigine heritage in Australia have traditionally gone through a "rite of passage" called a "Walkabout." They are meant to have a spiritual awakening in the Outback by surviving in the desert without supplies, and without even clothing, for one to two weeks. Students' own backgrounds may call for a "rite of passage" for them. Why do religions have rites of passages and other ceremonies? Why do they have different types of ceremonies? In this course, students explore questions like those above and examine and compare the practices, faiths, and literature of the major religions in the world today. They do so with readings, videos, creative and analytical writing, and discussion. The many beautiful, meaningful, and inspirational forms of religion in the world explain much about the world views and cultures of the diversity of people living on the globe today. Students who take this course improve their understanding of the people who share this planet with them.