Religion and Society
Study Overview
In Religion and Society, students undertake a general study of religion and its interaction with society in the past and the present. At Marian College we look at various religious traditions and religious denominations, with a focus on the Catholic Christian Tradition. We explore societies where multiple worldviews coexist and consider the experiences of members as those members engage with their religious tradition individually and communally. This study respects and encourages an open and objective inquiry.
Units
Unit 1: The role of religion in society
Unit 2: Religion and ethics
Unit 3: The search for meaning
Unit 4: Religion, challenge and change
2023ReligionandSocietySD.docxAssessment
A variety of tasks will be used as School-Assessed Coursework. These may include short and extended response question tests, posters, powerpoints, essays, case studies, and an analysis of data. There will also be an examination at the end of each unit which will contribute to the overall assessment.
Prerequisites / Suggested Prior Studies
Shaping our Society is a recommended prior study for Religion and Society, especially for Year 9 students who might apply to accelerate into RAS 1/2 in Year 10.
Does the Bible Really Say That is a recommended prior study for Texts and Traditions.
It is recommended that students study Unit 1/2 RAS prior to studying Units 3/4 RAS or at least Unit 1 RAS.
Future Pathways
Through this course, students will be able to apply the skills and understanding of other religions and cultures to any work setting. Some specific examples are police officers, teachers, forward facing staff roles, tourism, public relations, theology, lecturer, missionary, non-profit administrator, political Consultant, religious rights advocate, social worker and employment at a religious based organisation.
