Course Content

World Religion – Buddhism

Buddhism is an unusual religion in that it is not based around belief in God or on what will happen when we die. It is more a philosophy which offers a practical path in how to achieve happiness and fulfilment in our lives. Students will study beliefs, practices and sources to develop in-depth factual and abstract knowledge of Buddhism.

Morality and Belief – Morality and Justice

Students will study the moral issue of Religion and Justice in-depth. They will develop the knowledge and skills to understand contemporary moral issues and be able to analyse and evaluate moral viewpoints as expressed by others and give their own view on the issue.

Religious and Philosophical Questions – Origins

Students develop the knowledge and skills necessary to understand the relationship between religious and non-religious theories about origins. The areas studied include:

• Sources for human understanding

• What is the origin of the universe?

• What is the origin of life?

Assessment

• Externally marked assignment based on personal research

• Externally marked final exam based on all three units