Level 3 Religious Studies
13RS Subject DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Ms D. Sklenars
Year 13 students study three topics: Bioethics, World Views and Biblical Interpretation. The Catholic Church's teachings on these topics are taught and a comparison is made with our society's popular view. Students are challenged to think deeply on these courses.
The National Religious Education Curriculum for Catholic Schools is followed.
Recommended Prior Learning
This is a compulsory course. Completion of Year 12 Religious Studies is recommended.
Credit Information
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.S. 90826 v3 Religious Studies 3.3 - Analyse the response of a religious tradition to a contemporary ethical issue | 3 |
I |
6 |
Y |
6r * |
|
| A.S. 90827 v3 Religious Studies 3.4 - Analyse the key beliefs of a religious tradition and a secular world view in relation to ultimate questions | 3 |
I |
6 |
Y |
6r * |
|
| A.S. 91725 v2 Religious Studies 3.1 - Analyse the meanings in a sacred text within a religious tradition | 3 |
I |
6 |
Y |
6r * |
|
Total Credits |
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Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 18
* Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
Total Credits Available: 18 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 18 credits.
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.