Religion, Equity, and Economics

World Religions and Belief Traditions: Perspectives, Issues, and Challenges - HRT 3M1

This course provides students with opportunities to explore various world religions and belief traditions. Students will develop knowledge of the terms and concepts relevant to this area of study, will examine the ways in which religions and belief traditions meet various human needs, and will learn about the relationship between belief and action. They will examine sacred writings and teachings, considers how concepts of time and place influence different religions and belief traditions, and develop research and inquiry skills related to the study of human expressions of belief.

The units in this course are as follows:

1. Introduction to Religion

2. Indigenous Spirituality

3. Judaism

4. Islam

5. Buddhism and Hinduism

6. Christianity

Equity and Social Justice: From Theory to Practice - HSE 4M1

This course enables students to develop an understanding of the theoretical, social, and historical underpinnings of various equity and social justice issues and to analyse strategies for bringing about positive social change. Students will learn about historical and contemporary equity and social justice issues in Canada and globally. They will explore power relations and the impact of a variety of factors on equity and social justice. Students will develop and apply research skills and will design and implement a social action initiative relating to an equity or social justice issue.

This course is technically part of the Social Sciences and Humanities Department, but has traditionally been taught by teachers from the Canadian and World Studies Department.

The units in this course are as follows:

1. Foundations

2. Indigeneity

3. Race and Ethnicity

4. Gender and Sexuality

5. Ability

6. Environment

Check out the course website for HSE 4M1 for more information about the topics and activities that your teacher will choose from.

Équité et justice sociale: de la théorie à la pratique - HSE 4MF

***This course is identical to Grade 12 Equity and Social Justice: From Theory to Practice, except that French is the language of instruction.

It is traditionally offered every other school year, with IDC 4UF (Leadership) being offered in the alternating years.

Analyzing Current Economic Issues - CIA 4U1

This course examines current Canadian and international economic issues, developments, policies, and practices from diverse perspectives. Students will explore the decisions that individuals and institutions, including governments, make in response to economic issues such as globalization, trade agreements, economic inequalities, regulation, and public spending. Students will apply the concepts of economic thinking and the economic inquiry process, as well as economic models and theories, to investigate, and develop informed opinions about, economic trade-offs, growth, and sustainability and related economic issues.

This course DOES count as a Canadian and World Studies credit, but is currently administered at Uxbridge SS by the Business Department.