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

Length of Course

Full Year

Level

Year 12

Learning Area

Religious Education

Core or Specialist

Specialist

Pre-requisites

Nil

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)’

Content

By the end of this course, students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the following topics:

  • Religions, Spiritualities and Ultimate Questions
  • Community, Justice and Diversity
  • Stories, Visions and Futures

 

Learning Outcomes:

The students will demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, dispositions and understanding through their learning in Year 12 Spiritualities Religion and Meaning:

  • Explore key concepts, ideas, and perspectives of religions and/or spiritualities.
  • Develop knowledge and understanding through collaboration, dialogue, and community engagement.
  • Demonstrate deep understanding and analysis.
  • Engage in Reflective Practice through ongoing reflection and application of new insights.

Additional Subject Information is available on the SACE and Crossways Curriculum websites:

Overview - Spiritualities, Religion, and Meaning - South Australian Certificate of Education

Crossways Curriculum | Home | CESA

Assessment

The following assessment types enable students to demonstrate evidence of learning:

  • Reflective Analysis 
  • Connections 
  • Transformative Action 

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Year 12 - Stage 2- Spiritualities, Religion and Meaning (20 Credits)

Tenison Woods College respectfully acknowledges the Boandik people are the First Nations people of the Mount Gambier South Eastern region of South Australia and pay respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, past, present and emerging.