HKIS is grounded in the Christian faith and is respectful of the spiritual lives of all. The Christian faith is a response to the redemptive grace and love found in Jesus Christ, and recognizes that each student is a precious child of God regardless of background, belief, and experience and respects that each is on their own journey. The overall Christian ethos at HKIS is intended as an ongoing open invitation into dialogue rather than an expectation of adherence to Christian belief. We welcome students from all religious backgrounds and experiences, Christian and non-Christian alike. We offer Christian experiences and encourage engagement in Christian practice but the ethos is primarily seen, heard, and shared day-by-day in an intrinsic manner with the intent of loving and honoring each student, no matter their beliefs.
The formal aspect of Religious Education at HKIS, discussed in more detail on page 13, combines mind and heart in developing both an academic understanding of religions as well as encouraging a sense of one’s spiritual identity. In line with our Student Learning Results, we seek to increase students’ understanding and respect of Christianity and other faiths while also supporting students as they grow in appreciation of the spiritual dimension of themselves and others. It is our hope that students will find solid footing in this aspect and will be adept at sincere and caring dialogue with people of any culture and religious traditions, seeking to live in harmony with all.
