Religious Studies Level 3
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms R. McGregor.
The course challenges students as they begin to assume adult responsibilities. By doing a more in depth analysis of scripture, history and belief students are more able to gain the reflective tools to successfully live as a productive member of society. Edmund Rice and the universal Catholic Church set a frame work for students to navigate lifestyle and potentially life changing decisions for themselves and the wider community.
Course Overview
Term 1
Biblical Studies II allows for an in-depth analysis of the letters of Paul. This allows students to discuss actions of the global world community, their own governments, local communities and for themselves personally in light of Jesus' teachings.
Term 2
Ethics and ethical issues explores ethical theories and looks at the basis, the teachings and general application of Catholic ethics. Students are asked to consider moral issues from a Catholic perspective while building their own beliefs that support a productive and caring participation in society today and as they age.
Term 3
A Church in Change sets to delve deep into the development of the Catholic Church in Aotearoa. Students are able to understand their own Liston College roots from the first missionaries, through the changes made by Vatican II to today's global context.
Term 4
Final reflections on Level 3 content.
Recommended Prior Learning
Open Entry
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
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
NZQA Info
Health 3.4 - Analyse a contemporary ethical issue in relation to well-being
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 16
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
Pathway Possibilities
Copywriter, Sales and Marketing Manager, Archivist, Police Officer, Author, Contact Centre Worker, Counsellor, Minister of Religion, Elected Government Representative, Civil Engineer, Insurance Claims Officer, Psychologist, Trainer, Journalist, Communications Professional, Telecommunications Technician, Community Development Worker, Editor, Corrections Officer, Curator, Foreign Policy Officer, Personal Assistant, Early Childhood Teacher, Human Resources Adviser, Funeral Director/Embalmer, Primary School Teacher, Librarian, Library Assistant, Policy Analyst, Tertiary Lecturer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Probation Officer, Youth Worker, Recruitment Consultant, Secondary School Teacher, Social Worker, Teacher Aide, Marketing Specialist, Psychotherapist, Case Manager, Career Consultant,