Level 2 Religious Studies (RST201)

This course is compulsory for all Year 12 students. There are three main topic areas covered; World Religions, Architecture, and Scripture. 

In Term One, students will learn about key beliefs within Islam and Hinduism in relation to the ultimate question, "How is God revealed." At the conclusion of the topic students will complete an internal assessment in which they will be asked to explain some of the key beliefs they have learnt about, as well as explore the similarities and differences between the two religions. 

In Term Two, students will study key changes to Church architecture throughout history and some of the reasons behind them. There is a particular focus on the Second Vatican Council of the 1960s, which resulted is sweeping changes to Catholic architecture.    

In Term Three, students study central themes of the Bible and what these themes might mean for us today. 

All assessments are internal based with 18 credits available overall.