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This course provides students with opportunities to develop their 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.
Students will develop:
Students will develop:
- Knowledge and understanding about:
- Skills relating to:
- Students will value and appreciate:
Preliminary Studies
Preliminary Studies
of Religion
of Religion
Nature of Religion and Beliefs
The focus of this study is the nature of religion and beliefs, including Australian Aboriginal beliefs and spiritualities, as a distinctive response to the human search for meaning in life
3 x Religious Tradition Studies:
This syllabus considers the five major religious traditions to be Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam and Judaism.
The purpose of this section is to develop a comprehensive view of religious traditions as living religious systems that link directly with the life of adherents.
Religions of Ancient Origin:
The focus of this study is the response of religions of ancient origin to the human search for ultimate meaning and purpose.
Religion in Australia pre-1945
The focus of this study is the establishment and development of religious traditions in Australia pre-1945.
HSC Studies
HSC Studies
of Religion
of Religion
Religion and Belief Systems in Australia post-1945:
The focus of this study is religious expression in Australia’s multicultural and multi-faith society since 1945.
3 x Religious Traditions Depth Studies
This syllabus considers the five major religious traditions to be Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam and Judaism.
In a Religious Tradition Depth Study, the particular focus is on the ways in which a religious tradition, as an integrated belief system, provides a distinctive answer to the enduring questions of human existence.
Religion and Peace
The focus of this study is the distinctive response of religious traditions to the issue of peace.
Religion and Non-Religion
The focus of this study is the human search for meaning through religion and non-religion.
Studies of Religion II is a Board Developed Course and is worth 2 Units for the Preliminary and HSC Courses.
Studies of Religion II is a Board Developed Course and is worth 2 Units for the Preliminary and HSC Courses.
Studies of Religion II is an ATAR Course
Studies of Religion II is an ATAR Course
For further information feel free to access the Studies of Religion Syllabus using the following link:
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