HSC Studies of Religion

Assessment Tasks

1. Religion & Belief Systems in Australia post-1945, Term 2, Wk 9, 30%
2. Religious Tradition Depth Studies, ISLAM, Term 3, Wk 5, 30%
3. TRIAL HSC EXAM, 40
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Past HSC Examination Papers - click here
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"Each religious tradition 

has its own integrity and 

contributes to a 

well-ordered society."

Syllabus p.6

Religion and Belief Systems in Australia post-1945
Syllabus Outcomes

H1 Explains aspects of religion and belief systems

H3 Examines the influence and expression of religion and belief systems in Australia

H5 Evaluates the influence of religious traditions in the life of adherents

Contemporary Issues in Australia - Religious Landscape

• Judaism class work doc click here
• the other traditions were not uploaded - see your class notes.
• 2006 Census Data on Religion - click here then click download
• 2001 Census Data on Religion - click here then click download

Religious Tradition Depth Study I - Buddhism
Syllabus Outcomes
H1 Explains aspects of religion and belief systems
H4 Describes and analyses how aspects of religious traditions are expressed by their adherents
H5 Evaluates the influence of religious traditions in the life of adherents
see hand written class notes
Buddhism Summary Sheet- click here

Religions Tradition Depth Study II - Islam
Contemporary Issues in Islam
Islam Summary Sheet - click here
Syllabus Outcomes
H1 Explains aspects of religion and belief systems
H2 Describes and analyses the influence of religion and belief systems on individuals and society
H4 Describes and analyses how aspects of religious traditions are expressed by their adherents
H5 Evaluates the influence of religious traditions in the life of adherents
H6 Organises, analyses and synthesises relevant information about religion from a variety of sources, considering usefulness, validity and bias 
French lawmakers approve ban on full veil - click here for full blog responses 
Sharia Law within Western Society
University of Bradford -click here
Archbishop of Canterbury - click here Influential Islamic Figure - Sayyid Qubt 

BBC documentary - click here
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Refugee Issues in Australia

UNHCR - Rights of Refugees - click here
Refugee Council of Australia - 2010 Election Issues - click here
ABC - Religion Report - click here