TCE Studies of Religion Level 3

TCE Studies of Religion Level 3

What will I learn?

The revised Studies of Religion course (2024) intends to expand learners’ knowledge and understanding of religious diversity, and the role that religion plays in society as well as in many people’s lives. The course enables exploration of religious perspectives as well as universal questions asked by humanity through time and today.  

The course also provides explorations of:

• the influence and diversity of world views, 
• the ethical teachings of religious traditions including deep questions of how meaning is given to life, and 
• the more specific influence of religion the 21st Century in Australia and globally. 

What skills will I develop?

The course will enable learners to develop and enhance skills vital to being a life ready learner living in an age of information. These skills include critical analysis, empathy for other people’s values and being able to develop an argument based on evidence.

How is the course organised?

There are three modules:

• Two pertaining to religious traditions 
• One extension topic for an independent depth study (student choice)

There is an external examination.

 Why I should consider this course? 

• I am interested in learning about the world religions.
• I enjoy reading texts and watching films about people, places and events from different cultures.
• I prefer a variety of learning activities and assessment tasks.
• I want to develop your ability to build evidence based arguments in Year 11/12, University, or the workplace. 
• I am  preparing for or supporting senior courses in Year 11/12 or University which require you acknowledge the origin of your information, literacy and critical thinking.

What Pathway Options does this course provide?

The skills developed during this course help prepare students for a number of University and non-University pathways which can lead to careers and employment in areas such as being a:

Teacher (Primary, Secondary) University Lecturer/Academic, Screenwriter, Playwright, Media Advisor, Communications Officer, Publishing Editor, Fact-checker, Publisher, Writer/Author, Journalist, Lawyer, Solicitor,  Criminologist,  Conservator, Management Consultant, Manager Human Resources, Policy Advisor, Policy and Planning Manager, Policy Analyst, Political Scientist, Foreign Affairs and Trade officer, Parliamentarian, Business Consultant, Resource Economist, Community Worker, Social Researcher Counsellor, Student Advisor, Psychiatrist, Psychologist, Welfare Case Manager, Welfare Worker, Youth Worker, Social Worker, Historian, Cultural Heritage Officer, Economic Historian, Geographical Historian.