HSC 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

• Religion and Belief Systems in Australia post-1945.
• 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.
• Religion and Peace
• Religion and Non-Religion

Assessment Information

Completion of Assessment Tasks in the following areas

• Religion and Belief Systems in Australia post-1945
• Religion and Non-Religion
• Religious Tradition Depth Studies
• Religion and Peace