11RS

Level 1 Religious Education

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms M. MacKenzie.

As well as faith formation and knowledge, the Religious Education programme contributes to the development of skills which assist students in all areas of school life and for the future e.g. reading comprehension, written expression, language development, research and development skills and decision making.

Topics in Religious Education at this level range from issues such as reverence for life, morality and values, to looking closely at the origins and meaning of the Gospel.

Recommended Prior Learning

This is a compulsory course. Completion of Year 10 Religious Studies is recommended. 

Pathway

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.

Total Credits Available: 15 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 5 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91916 v4
NZQA Info
Religious Studies 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of the development of a community that shares religious or spiritual beliefs
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91917 v4
NZQA Info
Religious Studies 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of how a significant narrative relates to a religious or spiritual tradition
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91919 v4
NZQA Info
Religious Studies 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of perspectives of different religious or spiritual communities on an issue
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 15
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 15
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

All subject selections are provisional only and are subject to:

  • meeting any course entry requirements
  • minimum class sizes
  • the availability of teaching staff

and the final decision is at the discretion of the Head of Learning Area for that subject.