Preliminary Year 2U Studies of Religion II

Studies of Religion II promotes an awareness, understanding and application of the nature of religion and the influence of religious traditions, beliefs and practices on individuals and society, with an emphasis on the Australian context.

Course Content

• Nature of Religion and Beliefs
• Religion in Australia pre-1945
• Religions of Ancient Origins
• Three Religious Tradition Depth Studies: Christianity and two others selected from Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism. Each Depth Study covers: Significant People and Ideas, Ethics, Significant Practices in the Lives of Adherents.

Assessment Information

Completion of Assessment Tasks and Exams in the following areas

• Nature of Religion and Beliefs
• Religion in Australia pre-1945
• Religion of Ancient Origns
• Religious Tradition Depth Studies