Wonderful & Diverse Beliefs

Discovering religious beliefs from around the world

Unit Description

With a population of around 8 billion people, the world is filled with many different beliefs, opinions and ideas. Just over 6 billion people identify their beliefs from world religions, and successfully (and sometimes unsuccessfully) coexist with one another.

Explore the different religions and belief systems. From the belief in God to the belief that a motorbike has mystical powers, you will be bound to find a belief that you never even knew existed!

Suggested Prior Studies / Prerequisites

None

Senior Pathways

VCE Religion and Society

Possible Career Links

Through this course, students will be able to apply the skills and an understanding of other religions and cultures as well as the values embedded in the scriptures to any work setting.
Some specific examples are:
Police officers
Teachers
Forward focused staff roles,
Tourism
Public relations,
Theology
Lecturer
Missionary
Non-profit administrator
Political Consultant
Religious rights advocate
Social worker
Employment at a religious- based organisation.