Religious Education

Marian College is a Kildare Ministries College in the Brigidine tradition. We seek to build an environment that nurtures and strengthens our students as they grow towards fullness in Christ. Religious Education holds an integral place in this overall goal and is central to the College’s broader curriculum. In their VCE students select particular units from those offered.

All students are expected to undertake a minimum of two units of Religious Education within their VCE. Year 11 students must complete two units; one each semester. Year 12 students have the option of undertaking Units 3 & 4 Religion and Society or  Units 3 & 4 Texts and Traditions. All Year 12 students must complete the school-based 'Living Justice Living Peace Program'. 

Year 11 students who wish to undertake a Unit 3 & 4  Religious Education Study must complete an acceleration application.

In 2024 the following units will be offered to Year 11 students:

VCE Religion and Society Unit 1

VCE Religion and Society Unit 2

VCE Texts and Traditions Unit 1

VCE Art: Religious Education Unit 1*

VCE Music: Religious Education Unit 1#

VCE Religion and Society Units 3 & 4

VCE Texts and Traditions Units 3 & 4

* This subject satisfies the requirements of VCE Art Creative Practice Unit 1. 

# This satisfies the requirements of VCE Music Unit 1. You may complete both Unit 1 Music and Unit 1 Music: Religious Education, but you cannot be credited with two units by VCAA.

In 2024 the following units will be offered to Year 12 students:

VCE Religion and Society Units 3 & 4

VCE Texts and Traditions Units 3 & 4

All Year 12 students will participate in the school-based 'Living Justice, Living Peace Program'.