Advanced History: Comparative Religion is a transformative exploration of humanity's greatest questions through the lens of the world's major religious and spiritual traditions. This course weaves together the wisdom of Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam while diving deep into universal human experiences - from the nature of consciousness and the challenge of suffering to the search for joy and understanding of death. Through engaging with sacred texts, examining architectural spaces, and investigating profound philosophical questions, students will discover how different traditions have grappled with life's deepest mysteries. The course culminates in an examination of how ancient wisdom speaks to contemporary questions about happiness, healing, and the nature of human consciousness.

The IIIrd Form history course is a study of world geography and cultures.  The course focuses on building the skills necessary to interpret and think critically about history.  Students develop comprehension skills through reading and discussion.  The course is also designed to build research skills and how to develop written and oral positions.  Particular attention is paid to expository writing.  Classes will learn how geography affects the ways people live and their cultures, with an eye toward better understanding global relationships.  The history and development of different countries are studied in an effort to understand particular cultures.  Topics covered include, but are not limited to, human interaction with the environment, population, migration, and globalization.