Level 3 Religious Studies (RST301)
RST301 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Ms S. Clifford-Duncan.
Recommended Prior Learning12 Religious Studies
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
90826 - Ethics internal due week 7 (Mon 1st June)
Term 3
Biblical Interpretation
91725 - Biblical Themes due week 8 (Mon 7th Sept)
Level 3 core courses, Religious Studies
Assessment Policy & Procedures Career Pathways
Personal Trainer/Exercise Professional, Baker, Counsellor, Trainer, Interpreter, Musician, Driving Instructor, Early Childhood Teacher, Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Primary School Teacher, Kaiwhakaako Māori, Translator, Nanny/Child Carer, Tertiary Lecturer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Recreation Co-ordinator, Youth Worker, Secondary School Teacher, Teacher Aide
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryEither 1 x Ringbinder and 1 x A4 lined refill or 1 x 2B5 exercise book; $10 Faith Central workbook and materials contribution