Studies of Religion I

Course Description:

Studies of Religion I 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

• Nature of Religion and Beliefs

  • The nature of religion and beliefs including Australian Aboriginal beliefs and spiritualties, as a distinctive response to the human search for meaning in life

• Two Religious Traditions Studies from: Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism

  • Origins

  • Principal beliefs

  • Sacred texts and writings

  • Core ethical teachings

  • Personal devotion/expression of faith/observance

HSC Course

• 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

• Two Religious Tradition Depth Studies from: Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Significant people and ideas

  • Ethical teachings in the religious tradition about bioethics, environmental ethics or sexual ethics

  • Significant practices in the life of adherents

Additional Information

As this is a 1 unit subject students will only have 2 lessons a week in class and therefore must be independent, self motivated learners in order to succeed in this course.

What other subjects does this fit with?

• Extension subjects (maths, english, history)

• Ancient History

• Modern History

• Society and Culture

• Community & Family Studies

• PDHPE

• Advanced and Standard English

Student Testimonial - Studies of Religion I