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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. Students will complete three Cross Religion Studies and will undertake a Special Interest Study Project.
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. Students will complete three Cross Religion Studies and will undertake a Special Interest Study Project.
Course Content
Course Content
Nature of Religion & Beliefs – including Australian Aboriginal beliefs & spiritualities, as a distinctive response to the human search for meaning in life
Three Religious Traditions studies from: Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism
Origins
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
An Indigenous religion from outside Australia
Religion in Australia pre – 1945
The arrival, establishment and development of religious traditions in Australia prior to 1945
How is the work assessed
How is the work assessed
It is assessed through a variety of tasks including: research, written and oral presentations, examinations and group projects.
What should I be able to do at the end of the course
What should I be able to do at the end of the course
Understand the nature and influence of a range of religious traditions in Australian society
Plan and conduct an investigation
Select and organise information from a variety of sources
Evaluate information for usefulness, validity and bias
Communicate information in appropriate written, oral and graphic forms
The HSC course covers:
The HSC course covers:
Religion and Belief Systems in Australia post 1945
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.
Religious expression in Australia’s multi-cultural and multi-faith society since 1945, including an appreciation of Aboriginal spiritualities.
Three Religious Tradition Depth Studies from: Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism
Three Religious Tradition Depth Studies from: Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism
Significant people and ideas
Significant people and ideas
Traditional religious teachings about bioethics, environmental or sexual ethics
Traditional religious teachings about bioethics, environmental or sexual ethics
Significant practices in the life of adherents
Significant practices in the life of adherents
Religion and Peace
Religion and Peace
The distinctive response of religious traditions to the issue of peace
The distinctive response of religious traditions to the issue of peace
Religion and Non Religion
Religion and Non Religion
The human search for meaning through Religion and Non - Religion
The human search for meaning through Religion and Non - Religion
How will this subject help me in the future?
How will this subject help me in the future?
Students will be provided with an understanding and respect for religious beliefs and practices in our multicultural society. Expertise in a variety of skills and key competencies will be developed.
What does this course cost?
No subject fees, but excursions where relevant.
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