A Sixth Form requirement, the Philosophy and Religion year-long course is offered in the spirit of inquiry, along with a positive affirmation of the Judeo/Christian tradition that gives support to the education al philosophy and communal life of the School. We recognize that each boy must come to an awareness of his own spiritual and moral dimensions, while simultaneously gaining a sharper awareness of the community and larger society of which he is a part. By studying the accumulated wisdom compiled in the Bible and sacred texts of other World Religions such as Islam and Buddhism, students can distill and consider elements that have formed the centers of the great theological doctrines of the world.
We believe the moral and ethical maturation of a person develops over a lifetime but begins to fully blossom in the late teen years. In the study of Philosophy and Religion and Ethics, students come face-to-face with the interpretations and complexities that have historically challenged great thinkers of the world. In so doing, students learn to engage in the questions openly with a foundation of understanding.