L3RST

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

Career Pathways

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.

Total Credits Available: 18 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 18 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 90824
NZQA Info
Analyse a significant theme in a sacred text
Level:
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 90825 v3
NZQA Info
Religious Studies 3.2 - Analyse a religious tradition(s) in Aotearoa New Zealand
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 90826 v3
NZQA Info
Religious Studies 3.3 - Analyse the response of a religious tradition to a contemporary ethical issue
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 18
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6
Total Numeracy Credits: 0