Studies of Religion – 1 Unit

• Total

Studies of Religion – 1 Unit

Studies of Religion – 1 Unit

Studies of Religion – 1 Unit

World religions

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Aim…

• Understand the nature and significance of religion

• Influence of belief systems on individuals and within society.

Studies of Religion – Course Structure

SOR I UNITPreliminary

Duration (indicative

hours)

SOR I UNITHSC

Duration(indicative

hours)

Nature of Religion and Beliefs

16 hours Religion and Belief Systems in Australia post-1945

16 hours

Religious Tradition Study 1

22 hours Religious Tradition Depth Study 1

22 hours

Religious Tradition Study 2

22 hours Religious Tradition Depth Study 2

22 hours

Total 60 hours Total 60 hours

Knowledge and understanding

• the nature of religion and belief systems, locally and globally

• the influence of religion and belief systems in Australia

• adherents (people who follow the religion)

‘Skills’

• effective gathering, analysing and synthesising of information

• effective evaluation and application of findings from research

• communication of complex information, ideas and issues in appropriate forms to different audiences and in different contexts.

Nature of Religion and Beliefs – CORE - Preliminary

•Australian Aboriginal beliefs and spiritualities•Relationship between the supernatural and the human, the search for meaning and the ultimate goal of human life.

Religious Tradition Studies – Preliminary and HSC

• The five major religious traditions - Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam and Judaism – we study TWO!!

Religious Tradition Studies - Preliminary

• 2014 = Buddhism and Christianity?

• 2015 = ??

Religious Traditions Depth Studies - HSC

• Comprehensive view of religious traditions

• Elements of a religious tradition raised in the Preliminary course are covered in greater depth in the HSC study.

Frequently Asked Questions…

• Do I have to be ‘religious’ to study this course? No.

• Do I have to have a ‘faith’ to study this course? No.

• Do I have to have ‘background knowledge’ of a religion to study this course? No.

• Is this course interesting? Yes.• What ‘religions’ will we study? To be confirmed.• How many lessons will it be a fortnight? About

three.

What are the ‘PERKS’???

• Only 1 Unit!! • NO MAJOR PROJECT!!• 1 ½ hour HSC examination!!• New course…• Mini-break – Nan Tien Temple• Rewards!!! (e.g. Stickers, lollies etc.

etc. etc.!!!)

If you choose Studies of Religion…you won’t regret it!