Study of Religion investigates religious
traditions and how religion has influenced,
and continues to influence, people’s lives.
Students become aware of their own
religious beliefs, the religious beliefs of
others, and how people holding such beliefs
are able to co-exist in a pluralist society.
Students study the five major world religions
of Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism
and Buddhism; and Australian Aboriginal
spiritualities and Torres Strait Islander
religion and their influence on people,
society and culture. These are explored
through sacred texts and religious writings
that offer insights into life, and through the
rituals that mark significant moments and
events in the religion itself and the lives of
adherents.
Students develop a logical and critical
approach to understanding the influence of
religion, with judgments supported through
valid and reasoned argument. They develop
critical thinking skills, including those of
analysis, reasoning and evaluation, as well
as communication skills that support further
study and post-school participation in a wide
range of fields.
Pathways
| Objectives
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A course of study in Study of Religion can
establish a basis for further education and
employment in such fields as anthropology,
the arts, education, journalism, politics,
psychology, religious studies, sociology and
social work.
| By the conclusion of the course of study, students will:
- Describe the characteristics of religion
and religious traditions
- Demonstrate an understanding of
religious traditions
- Differentiate between religious traditions
- Analyse perspectives about religious
expressions within traditions
- Consider and organise information about
religion
- Evaluate and draw conclusions about the
significance of religion for individuals and
its influence on people, society and
culture
- Create responses
that communicate meaning to suit
purpose.
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Structure
Unit 1
| Unit 2
| Unit 3
| Unit 4
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Sacred texts and religious writings
- Sacred texts
- Abrahamic
traditions
| Religion and ritual
- Lifecycle rituals
- Calendrical rituals
| Religious ethics - Social ethics
- Ethical relationships
| Religion, rights and
the nation-state
- Religion and the
nation–state
- Religion and
human rights
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Assessment
Schools devise assessments in Units 1 and 2 to suit their local context.
In Units 3 and 4 students complete four summative assessments. The results from each of the
assessments are added together to provide a subject score out of 100. Students will also receive
an overall subject result (A–E)
Summative assessments
Unit 3
| Unit 4
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Summative internal assessment 1 (IA1):
• Examination — extended response
| 25%
| Summative internal assessment 3 (IA3):
• Investigation — inquiry response
| 25%
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Summative internal assessment 2 (IA2):
• Investigation — inquiry response
| 25%
| Summative external assessment (EA):
• Examination — short response
| 25%
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