Religious Education
The systematic study of religion is an essential component of a complete education. Students learn to understand and interpret many current events. They explore their own values and develop ethical principles for life. They are encouraged to make connections with their other studies such as History, Art, Science, Music, and Drama. They are provided with resources to better appreciate many elements of our life and culture. The study of religion prepares students for a wide range of vocations or careers, including the legal and medical professions, politics, architecture, librarianship, journalism, management, community work, race relations, counselling, teaching, and church vocations. The three years of introductory studies are a good preparation for degrees in the arts, social sciences or business studies. Each year students study a number of interesting topics, including the origins of the world’s major religions and their continuing contributions, the foundations of Western culture and ethical issues in a rapidly changing world. Each year the Bible, church history, ethics, religious ideas, practice and worship are examined at increasingly deeper levels. While Anglican perspectives are presented, other Christian denominations and other religions are studied respectfully. This introduction to the discipline of intellectual examination of deeply held beliefs also provides a non-judgemental environment in which the students can reflect on and develop their own positions on faith, spirituality, ethics, values, meaning, wellness and morality. Assessment The emphasis in the course is on informal assessments. Discussions with individual students, listening to their conversations and encouraging their self-expression, all provide evidence of increasing knowledge, and willingness and ability to reflect on the issues raised. Diagnostic tests at the start of Year 9 assess the level of knowledge and understanding that students bring to the course. Regular testing by a variety of techniques also reinforces learning. In Year 11, each student presents work for an achievement standard.
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