Studies of Religion I Stage 6 Syllabus (2009)

Studies of Religion I promotes an understanding and critical awareness of the nature and significance of religion and the influence of belief systems and religious traditions on individuals and within society.

Preliminary course

• Nature of Religion and Beliefs
  • The nature of religion and beliefs, including Australian Aboriginal beliefs and spiritualities, as a distinctive response to the human search for meaning in life
• Two Religious Traditions Studies from Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism
  • Origins
  • Principal beliefs
  • Sacred texts and writings
  • Core ethical teachings
  • Personal devotion/expression of faith/observance.

HSC course

• Religion and Belief Systems in Australia post-1945
  • Religious expression in Australia's multicultural and multifaith society since 1945, including an appreciation of Aboriginal spiritualities and their contribution to an understanding of religious beliefs and religious expression in Australia today.
• Two Religious Traditions Depth Studies from Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism
  • Significant people and ideas
  • Ethical teachings in the religious tradition about bioethics or environmental ethics or sexual ethics
  • Significant practices in the life of adherents.

Board Developed Course

Course number(s):

• 11350 Studies of Religion I (1 unit – Preliminary)
• 15370 Studies of Religion I (1 unit – HSC)

Prerequisites: Nil

Corequisites: Nil

Eligibility: Nil

Study via self-tuition: Yes

Exclusions:

• 11360 Studies of Religion II (2 units – Preliminary)
• 15380 Studies of Religion II (2 units – HSC)
• 16696 Studies of Religion I Life Skills (2 units – Preliminary)
• 16696 Studies of Religion I Life Skills (2 units – HSC)
• 16693 Studies of Religion II Life Skills (2 units – Preliminary)
• 16693 Studies of Religion II Life Skills (2 units – HSC)
• 16699 Human Society and its Environment Life Skills (2 units – Preliminary) (where Studies of Religion is undertaken within the course)
• 16699 Human Society and its Environment Life Skills (2 units – HSC) (where Studies of Religion is undertaken within the course)
• 62817 Christian Leadership VET BEC 120 hours
• 62818 Christian Leadership VET BEC 180 hours
• 62814 Christian Ministry and Theology VET BEC 120 hours

See the Studies of Religion Stage 6 syllabus for information regarding course requirements.

The knowledge and skills developed in this course can be applied across a range of career pathways.

Industries related to this course include, but are not limited to, the following outlined on the Your Career website:

• Arts and Recreation Services
• Education and Training
• Financial and Insurance Services
• Health Care and Social Assistance
• Public Administration and Safety

Guidelines for contact with various groups (DOCX 20.54KB)

Significant people and ideas in the five religious traditions (DOCX 42.82KB)

Sample Scope and Sequence - Studies of Religion I Year 11

Sample Scope and Sequence - Studies of Religion I Year 12 (DOCX 24.06KB)

Sample work Studies of Religion I and II Year 11: Religious Tradition - Judaism

Year 11 Studies of Religion I Sample Assessment Schedule – A (DOCX 15.94KB)

Year 11 Studies of Religion I Sample Assessment Schedule – B (DOCX 25.71KB)

Year 12 Studies of Religion I Sample Assessment Schedule – A (DOCX 16.31KB)

Year 12 Studies of Religion I Sample Assessment Schedule – B (DOCX 21.71KB)

Sample Formal Assessment Task - Studies of Religion Year 11 - Hinduism (DOCX 25.45KB)

Sample Formal Assessment Task - Studies of Religion Year 12 - Christianity (DOCX 26.58KB)