Stage 6
Studies of Religion II
SOR II Unit for each of Preliminary and HSC
Board Developed Course (Category A)
ATAR Course
Exclusions: Catholic Studies; Studies of Religion I, Studies in Catholic Thought
Prerequisites: None
Course Description:
Studies of Religion II promote 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
Religion and Belief Systems in Australia pre-1945
Religious expression in Australia’s multi-cultural and multi-faith society since 1700, including an appreciation of Aboriginal spiritualities and their contribution to an understanding of religious beliefs and religious expression in Australia today
Religions of Ancient Origin
Three Religious Traditions Studied 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 including the current religious landscape
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
Three Religious Tradition Depth Studied from; Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism.
Ethical teachings in the religious tradition about bioethics, environmental ethics, or sexual ethics
Significant practices in the life of adherents
Significant People
There are units examining non-religious worldviews and ideas about peace and conflict.
Religion and Peace
Religion and Non-Religion
For more information about this course, please see: Mrs. Arundell, Mr. Hayman, Miss Mardini, Mr. Pastoors