Curriculum '09
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Each BEIT-RJ student will take elective classes and core classes during the school year. 11th and 12th grade students will have the option to take a 3 credit-bearing course during the year instead of elective and core classes. A BEIT RJ student will:
1st Semester: Choice of 3 classes, Ethics through the Great Books
9th Grade Core Curriculum- Reform Judaism, Comparative Judaism, Comparative Religion 3 Trimesters- Students will rotate through the classes throughout the year
10th Grade Core Curriculum- Confirmation 11th-12th Core Curriculum- Junior/Senior Track 2 Choices of Year Long Core Classes
Psychology of Religion Psychology of Religion will be a discussion based course designed to explore the intersections between psychology and religion, with an emphasis on Jewish Thought. This course approaches religion as a powerful meaning system that can affect the lives of individuals in terms of their beliefs, motivations, emotions and behaviors as they influence both personal and group interactions. This course will highlight the role of religion in a variety of important social issues such as social change, coping, forgiveness, human rights, prejudice & tolerance, as well as conflict resolution. No previous knowledge of Psychology is required! 11th-12th Grade Service Learning Track Praying With Our Feet When Abraham Joshua Heschel marched in Selma, Alabama, he said that he felt like his feet were praying. How do we pray through performing acts of social action? Judaism teaches that we must take action to sustain and improve our world. Through a Jewish lens, students will spend the year going to Baltimore organizations to learn, interact, and volunteer with the community. They will delve into issues including Bikkur Cholim, Gemilut Hasadim, LeDor vaDor, and Hiddur Mitzvah. 2011-2012 8-10 Electives
11th-12th Grade Electives
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