Level 3 Theology & Philosophy (TAP301)
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr J. Screech.
This optional course is for students who are interested in exploring theological and philosophical questions at a deeper level. Students will contrast religious and non-religious worldviews, analyse the dangers of religious cults and explore an influential piece of psychological research. This course is excellent preparation for further study at University, and can be a meaningful personal opportunity for those who are wanting to explore some of the bigger questions of existence.
You can use this course toward your University Entrance. Please note, this is a separate course to Religious Studies.
There are two 6 credit Level 3 Achievement Standards and one 3 credit Level 3 Achievement Standard offered.
Religious Studies 3.2: “Sects and Cults” is a study of religious expression in New Zealand.
Religious Studies 3.4: “Religious versus Secular” is a comparative study of religious and secular worldviews.
Psychology 3.2: Analyse the significance of a key piece of research and its impact on society.
All three Standards are internally assessed. Students taking this course will still take the compulsory Year 13 Religious Studies course. (Please note that the Achievement Standards you complete in Religious Studies can be used alongside the Religious Studies Achievement Standards you complete in TAP for University Entrance).
Course Overview
Term 1
Worldviews
Term 2
Cults
Term 3
Psychology
Recommended Prior Learning
Open Entry, although there is significant reading and writing component to the course, and students who have had success in English, Religious Studies and/or the Social Sciences may find this subject more suitable.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Either 1 x Ringbinder and 1 x A4 lined refill, or 1 x 2B5 exercise book, $10 Faith Central workbook and materials contribution
Pathway
This course is excellent preparation for anybody thinking about taking Psychology, Law or any Humanities subject at University.
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
Religious Studies 3.2 - Analyse a religious tradition(s) in Aotearoa New Zealand
Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 10
NZQA Info
Religious Studies 3.4 - Analyse the key beliefs of a religious tradition and a secular world view in relation to ultimate questions
Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 10
NZQA Info
Psychology 3.2 - Analyse the significance of a key piece of research and its impact on society
Disclaimer
POLICY
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