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Year 10 CARE

Religious Studies – History, World Faiths and Me

Prerequisites

This is a compulsory course, there are no prerequisites.

Course Description

This unit focusses on the influence of religious and philosophical traditions in both the modern and ancient world, investigating the ways in which society has been influenced by the culture, changes and conflicts that arise from both religious communities and philosophical debate. It aims to build the students' knowledge and understanding of key religious communities such as Christianity, Buddhism and Islam, and philosophical schools of thought such as; Utilitarianism, Situational Ethics, Christian Ethics and Kantian Ethics. It also provides a continuation of the affective learning undertaken in the Middle School, encouraging students to develop their own sense of spiritual, moral and ethical wellbeing.

Essential Questions

  • How do religious individuals and groups have an influence on the society around them, and vice-versa?
  • What is the capacity of religious and philosophical traditions in assisting individuals and groups to make meaning of significant life experiences?
  • What are the contributions made by religions and philosophy to important religious, social, cultural and ethical issues?
  • Why is it important that we respect the religious beliefs of others, and acknowledge their freedom and right to hold individual religious or philosophical beliefs?

Areas of Study

Faith and the World

  • The meaning of religion and its role in society through the study of various world religions.
  • The history and beliefs of Christianity, Buddhism, Islam and their role in shaping identity.

Faith and Reason

  • Inquiry-based independent research project.
  • Focusing on the relationship between faith and society.

Ethics, Morals and Decision Making

  • Students explore and express their beliefs and values.
  • Analysis of how beliefs and values influence our actions.
  • Exploration of different faiths and ethical frameworks to inform decision-making.
  • Discuss, debate and research different perspectives on how actions and beliefs are connected.
  • Analysis and evaluation of different moral and ethical dilemmas.

Social Justice?

  • Overview of social justice and its relevance in the world today.
  • Examination of social justice in Australia (old and modern), with a focus on Indigenous Australia.
  • Examination of a specific social justice issue in Australia, relating to Indigenous Australia.

 

Assessment

Task Description
Faith and the World Knowledge Topic Test Demonstrate an understanding of comparative religion, studied in the course.
Faith and Reason Inquiry-based Project

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the role of faith/religion in society, by examining and inquiring into real world contexts.

Ethics Test

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of ethical issues and different ethical frameworks/beliefs from the unit studied. 

Social Justice: Research Project Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a social justice issue in Australia. Show an understanding of the injustice, impact and importance of the chosen issue and present this in a meaningful manner.