HSC Studies of Religion 1 Unit
Unit 2: Christianity
Term 1: 2026
GOAL FOR THE UNIT:
The goal of this unit is to explore the contribution of significant people, ideas, practices and ethical teachings to an understanding of Christianity as a living religious tradition. The study of Christianity is to be of the WHOLE tradition where applicable.
BIG IDEAS: Students will understand that……
St Pope John XXIII made significant contributions and impacts on the development and expression of Christianity
Christianity and its variants have distinct responses to bioethical issues, informed by Scripture and the tradition of the variant
Baptism is an important rite of passage which expresses beliefs of Christianity
Baptism is significant for the individuals being baptised and the Christian community
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
How did St John XXIII contribute to the development and expression of Christianity?
How has St John XXIII impacted the development and expression of Christianity?
What are the Christian ethical teachings on life and how do these influence the lives of adherents in bioethics issues?
What are the distinctive features and understandings of Baptism in Christianity, including variant differences?
How does baptism express the beliefs of Christianity?
How is Baptism significant for the individual and the Christianity community?
