1. Studies of Religion – 1 Unit Total

2. Studies of Religion – 1 Unit

5. World religions http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-453WFmUFIU

6. Aim… Understand the nature and significance of religion Influence of belief systems on individuals and within society.

7. Studies of Religion – Course Structure SOR I UNIT Preliminary Duration (indicative hours) SOR I UNIT HSC Duration (indicative hours) Nature of Religion and Beliefs 16 hoursReligion and Belief Systems in Australia post-1945 16 hours Religious Tradition Study 1 22 hoursReligious Tradition Depth Study 1 22 hours Religious Tradition Study 2 22 hoursReligious Tradition Depth Study 2 22 hours Total60 hoursTotal60 hours

8. 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)

9. ‘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.

10. 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.

11. Religious Tradition Studies – Preliminary and HSC The five major religious traditions - Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam and Judaism – we study TWO!!

12. Religious Tradition Studies - Preliminary 2014 = Buddhism and Christianity? 2015 = ??

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. 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.!!!)

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