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Studies of Religion 2
Studies of Religion 2
ATAR Category A - 2 unit
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Course Description
Studies of Religion 2 covers the same course content as Studies of Religion 1; however with twice the timetabled lessons it also includes a third Religious Depth Study in the Preliminary and HSC course, which will be either Judaism or Buddhism, as well as two additional units each year.
Additional units in Preliminary course
Ancient Religions,
Religion in Australia pre-1945
Additional units in HSC course
Religion and Non-Religion
Religion and Peace.
School-based Assessment
Preliminary: 3 Tasks - Research, Presentation, Examination
HSC: 4 Tasks - Source Analysis, Presentation, Research, Trial Examination
External Assessment: HSC Examination – 3 hours
SECTION I - 20 multiple choice (10 marks) and 2 Short Answer Response – Post 1945 Australia, Land Rights, Religion and Non-Religion
SECTION II - 6 Short Answer Response – TWO religions out of Judaism/Buddhism, Islam, Christianity
SECTION III - 1 Essay – Judaism/Buddhism, Islam OR Christianity (you cannot do the same religion in both sections II and III)
SECTION IV – Essay – Religion and Peace
Studies of Religion emphasises the development of skills of analysis, independent research, collaboration and effective communication. These skills empower students to become critically reflective life-long learners.
Students who enjoy independent study, have refined writing skills and who are interested in learning about a range of spiritual beliefs are most suited to this course.
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