TAP301

Level 3 Theology & Philosophy (TAP301)

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr J. Screech.

This course is for students who are interested in exploring theological and philosophical questions at a deeper levelStudents 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.

Total Credits Available: 15 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 15 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
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

Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 10

A.S. 90827 v3
NZQA Info
Religious Studies 3.4 - Analyse the key beliefs of a religious tradition and a secular world view in relation to ultimate questions
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. 91873 v1
NZQA Info
Psychology 3.2 - Analyse the significance of a key piece of research and its impact on society
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 3r
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 15
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 9
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.