At HKIS, Religious Education reflects the school's mission and Student Learning Results. As a school "grounded in the Christian faith and respecting the spiritual lives of all" we provide students with an explorative approach to religion and spirituality.
Religion units in the Upper Primary delve into a variety of topics and ideas. Each is initially considered from a Christian perspective. Students also explore how people of other faiths view that same topic, which helps them understand how others see the world. Throughout the study of religions, students continually reflect to identify and develop their own spiritual identity.
HKIS has developed a unique set of outcomes encompassing our core beliefs. The Religious Education program is developed around these outcomes. Each one is equally important. As students learn about Christianity and other world religions, the development of individual spirituality is the thread that ties everything together.
- Students recognize, define, and articulate their own spiritual identity, and demonstrate how it applies to their personal decisions.
- Students demonstrate an understanding of the Christian story and the centrality of Jesus in the Bible.
- Students understand the common and unique beliefs, practices, and influence of the world's major religions.