Stage 2- Spiritualities, Religion and Meaning (20 Credits)

Subject Description

Australia is a land of many spiritualities and religions. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander spiritualities, at least 65,000 years old, are part of the oldest continuous cultures on the planet. Since colonisation in the late 18th century, spiritualities and religions have arrived with many different groups of migrants, making this country one of the most multicultural and religiously diverse in the world.

In this subject, teachers and students use one or more ‘big ideas’ to frame inquiry questions; to explore complex issues and concepts; and to reflect on personal and shared meaning within one or more spiritualities and/or religions.

Students engage in reflective analysis in response to stimuli such as guest speakers, documentaries, and a range of texts, contexualised by one of the six big ideas. They engage with the topic individually and in collaboration with others, using exploration, research, dialogue, open questioning, and deep listening. Students also employ reflective practice to evaluate their personal and shared actions. 

Student learning in Spiritualities, Religion and Meaning interacts appropriately and regularly with the complementary aspects of the religious life of the school, including the Year 12 retreat, personal and communal prayer, liturgy, social outreach, and youth ministry.

Religious Education is a compulsory subject in Year 12. Students must select either 'Stage 2: Spiritualities, Religion and Meaning (10-Credits),’ 'Stage 2: Spiritualities, Religion and Meaning (20-Credits),’ or ‘Stage 2: Integrated Learning- Timor Leste Immersion (20-Credits)’