1 Unit for each of Preliminary and HSC  

Board Developed Course (Category A)

ATAR Course                              

Exclusions:  Catholic Studies; Studies of Religion II, Studies in Catholic Thought

Prerequisites: None

Course Description:

Studies of Religion I promotes an understanding and critical awareness of the nature and significance of religion and the influence of belief systems and religious traditions on individuals and within society.

Main topics covered:

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 Studied from: Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism

• Origins

• Principal beliefs

• Sacred texts and writings

• Core ethical teachings

• Personal devotion/expression of faith/observance

HSC Course

Two Religious Tradition Depth Studies from; Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism.

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

• Significant practices in the life of adherents

• Significant People

For more information about this course, please see: Dr Hayman, Mr Jurgutis