Course description:
Studies of Religion l
This is a 1 unit NESA developed ATAR course. The main differences between this course and Studies of Religion 2 are the number of topics that you study across the two years. This course can be chosen by all students.
It has the advantage of being part of your pattern of study across the two years of Stage 6. In your HSC year, as most students decrease their unit load, it can make up your 10th or 11th unit if you chose to discontinue one or more 2 unit courses and still allows you to be eligible for an ATAR.
Preliminary Course (Year 11)
Nature of Religion and Beliefs
The nature of religion and beliefs including Australian Aboriginal beliefs and spiritulalities, as a distinctive response to the human search for meaning in life.
Religious Traditions Studies
In Studies of Religion 1 you will investigate 2 different religions drawn from Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam and Judaism.
HSC Couse (Year 12)
Religion and Belief Systems in Australia post-1945
Religious expression in Australia's multi-cultural and multi-faith society since 1945, including an appreciation of Aboriginal spiritualities and their contribution to an understanding of religious beliefs and religious expression in Australia today.
Religious Traditions Depth Studies
In Studies of Religion 1 you will investigate 2 different religions drawn from Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam and Judaism.
Note: For more detail on these topic descroptions, and how these courses differ from one another, see Studies of Religion 2 course structures below.
Studies of Religion ll
Studies of Religion II promotes an understanding and critical awareness of the nature and significance of religion and the influence of beliefs systems and religious traditions on individuals and within society.
Preliminary Course (Year 11)
Nature of Religion and Beliefs
The nature of religion and beliefs including Australian Aboriginal beliefs and spiritualities, as a distinctive response to the human search for meaning in life.
Three Religious Traditions Studies
Origins, Principal Beliefs, Sacred texts and writings
Core ethical teachings
Personal devotion/expression of faith/observance.
Religions of Ancient Origin
The response to the human search for ultimate meaning in two religions of ancient origin from: Aztec or Inca or Mayan, Celtic, Nordic, Shinto, Taoism, Indigenous religion from outside Australia, Religion in Australia pre-1945.
Religion in Australia pre-1945
The arrival, establishment and development of religious traditions in Australia prior to 1945.
HSC Couse (Year 12)
Religion and Belief Systems in Australia post-1945
Religious expression in Australia's multi-cultural and multi-faith society since 1945, including an appreciation of Aboriginal spiritualities and their contribution to an understanding of religious beliefs and religious expression in Australia today.
Three Religious Tradition Depth Studies
Significant people and ideas
Religious traditions’ ethical teachings about bioethics or environmental ethics or sexual ethics
Significant practices in the life of adherents.
Religion and Peace
The distinctive response of religious traditions to the issue of peace.
Religion and Non-Religion
The human search for meaning through new religious expression, Non-religious worldviews and the difference between Religious and Non-Religious worldviews.
Note: For the purposes of this syllabus the Religious Traditions to be studied are drawn from the five major religions of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam and Judaism.
Skills you will master:
Evidence collection and evaluation, critical thinking and communication, advanced written communication, data analysis, time management, independent problem solving, project design, interpersonal interaction/co-operation and debate, deductive and inductive reasoning, differentiated empathy.
Equipment required:
An A4 exercise book for each topic or a BYOD device
Career opportunities:
Architect
Legal professions
Police and corrections officer
Sociologist
Social worker
Psychologist
Marketing
Community development officer
Interior design
Teacher
Diplomat
Human resource management
Archaeologist
Museum curator
Travel consultant
Archivist
Gamer-software designer
Photography
Editor
Writer (novelist, playwright, etc.)
Journalist
Philologist
Speech writer
Public relations consultant
Possible learning experiences/excursions:
As they become available:
Museum exhibitions
The B.I.G. Overseas Study Tour
HSC study days – generally held at a University of Sydney campus or at a commercial facility
Site visits to places of religious relevance
Course fees:
Nil, unless you don’t return your Year 12 HSC textbook, which you will then be invoiced for at the retail price.
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