Level 3 Religious Education
Although next year timetables are yet to be finalised, course selection is now finished. Any changes to student courses will now take place in January.
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Jenny O'Brien.
AIM:
To understand the sacredness, uniqueness and developing nature of the human person, to understand the person and Gospel of Jesus Christ and to value the College community of people searching together to integrate culture and faith with every day living.
OBJECTIVES/COURSE CONTENT:
•Develop knowledge and understanding of the mystery of God and of Jesus, of the
Church and of the central beliefs which Catholics hold.
•Encourage study, investigation and reflection by the students.
•Develop the ability to think critically, spiritually, ethically and theologically.
•Develop awareness and appreciation of Catholic belief and the relationship between faith and life.
•Foster appropriate attitudes: for example, respect for truth; the views of others; awareness of the many ways Christianity is practised in Aotearoa.
Recommended Prior Learning
Achievement in some Level 2 Achievement Standards
Equipment/Stationery
Attendance at the Year 13 Leadership Retreat is a compulsory part of this course. There is a cost attached TBA
$6.00 Religious Studies Levy (donation)
laptop or Tablet
Refill/ringbinder
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Analyse a significant theme in a sacred text
NZQA Info
Religious Studies 3.2 - Analyse a religious tradition(s) in Aotearoa New Zealand
NZQA Info
Religious Studies 3.3 - Analyse the response of a religious tradition to a contemporary ethical issue
Pathway Tags
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