RST301

Level 3 Religious Studies (RST301)

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms S. Clifford-Duncan.

This course is compulsory for all Year 13 students. Religious Studies is at the heart of the character of our school, and is a defining component of all Catholic schools cross New Zealand. The topics you will be studying are designed to continue to deepen your knowledge of the Catholic Church, the world, and your place and responsibility in both. 

The course covers two Level 3 Achievement Standards. The first course explores contemporary ethical issues in on our world and the different ways the Catholic Church have responded to these issues. The second gives students a deeper understanding of the meanings of particular books of scripture, shedding light on the different ways they can be interpreted. 

Overall, 12 credits, all internally assessed, are available to students. 


Course Overview

Term 1
Discovering Self

Term 2
Ethics

Term 3
Biblical Interpretation

Recommended Prior Learning

12 Religious Studies

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

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 12
Internal Assessed Credits: 12
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
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

Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 10

A.S. 91725 v2
NZQA Info

Religious Studies 3.1 - Analyse the meanings in a sacred text within a religious tradition


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: 12
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 12
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

POLICY
It is the policy of Sacred Heart College Lower Hutt to have school-wide policies that inform parents and students of the criteria for administering all Assessments for National Qualifications.