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Studies of Religion – 1 Unit
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Studies of Religion – 1 Unit
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Studies of Religion – 1 Unit
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Studies of Religion – 1 Unit
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World religions
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-453WFmUFIU
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Aim…
• Understand the nature and significance of religion
• Influence of belief systems on individuals and within society.
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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
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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)
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‘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.
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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.
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Religious Tradition Studies – Preliminary and HSC
• The five major religious traditions - Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam and Judaism – we study TWO!!
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Religious Tradition Studies - Preliminary
• 2014 = Buddhism and Christianity?
• 2015 = ??
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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.
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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.
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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.!!!)
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If you choose Studies of Religion…you won’t regret it!