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.
External
NZQA Info
Religious Studies 3.3 - Analyse the response of a religious tradition to a contemporary ethical issue
Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 10
NZQA Info
Religious Studies 3.1 - Analyse the meanings in a sacred text within a religious tradition
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.