Unit 1 - Nature of Religion

Term 1 2026

The goal of this unit is to understand how Religious traditions and Aboriginal spirituality provide meaning and purpose for individuals and communities.

Big idea in this unit:

• Religion and beliefs, including Australian Aboriginal beliefs and spiritualities, offer a distinctive response to the human search for meaning in life.

Essential Questions:

• What is religion and what are the distinguishing features of religious worldviews? 

• What are the characteristics of religious traditions?

• How have religions contributed to individuals and communities throughout history?

• What is the Dreaming and why is it important for Aboriginal Spirituality?