Studies of Religion II

Studies of Religion II is a two year 2 Unit Board Course and may be counted in the number of units for ATAR purposes.  Undertaking Studies of Religion or Catholic Studies is an essential part of the ethos of the College and forms part of the overall Religious Education at McCarthy.  The course is designed to extend the knowledge of students over a wide variety of topics that fall under the heading of Studies of Religion.

Students may choose Studies of Religion 1 unit in Year 12.

Studies of Religion promotes an awareness, understanding and application of the nature of religion and the influence of religious traditions, beliefs and practices on individuals and society with an emphasis on the Australian context.

In Year 11 students studying Studies of Religion II will study the Nature of Religion and Beliefs and three Religious Tradition Depth Studies from Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam and Judaism. 

In Year 12 Students will study religion in Australia post 1945, Religion & Non Religion, Religion & Pace as well as completing their study of three religion tradition depth studies.