STUDIES OF RELIGION
WHAT IS STUDIES OF RELIGION ABOUT?
The Studies of Religion II course acknowledges that there are many ways of studying religion. It investigates the significance of the role of religion in society and, in particular, within Australian society. This course enables students who live in a multifaith and multicultural society to progress from a broad understanding of religious traditions to specific studies within these traditions. The syllabus provides a focus on religious expression in Australia and, also, investigates religion’s place within the global community.
JUST SOME OF THE TOPICS YOU MAY STUDY...
YEAR 11
YEAR 12
NATURE OF RELIGION & BELIEFS
RELIGIOUS TRADITIONS
Three studies from Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism
RELIGIONS OF ANCIENT ORIGIN
E.g. Shintoism, ancient Incan religion
RELIGION IN AUSTRALIA PRE-1945
RELIGION & BELIEF SYSTEMS IN AUSTRALIA POST-1945
RELIGIOUS TRADITIONS
Three studies from Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism
RELIGION & PEACE
RELIGION & NON-RELIGION
WHO SHOULD CHOOSE STUDIES OF RELIGION?
Studies of Religion emphasises the development of skills of analysis, independent research, collaboration and effective communication. These skills empower students to become critically reflective life-long learners.