Level Three Religious Education
Level
NCEA Level 3 with Achievement Standards
Entry Requirement
A Religious Education course is compulsory for all Year 13 students.
All Students must attend a two-day retreat
Cost
Retreat cost $65
Course Outline
Specific topics covered are:
- Finding Meaning - We explore Catholic and Secular answers to the big questions of life, e.g. Why are we here?
- Sects, Cults and New Religious Movements - We examine the definition of religious expressions and explore different ways people live out belief outside orthodox religion.
- Biblical Studies Gospel of John - We examine how different methods of reading help us gain meaning from the text. We look at the Catholic Church's teachings regarding the Bible. (Optional Standard)
- Ethics - We explore the ethics of human reproduction and the body from a Catholic perspective.
Retreat days form part of the overall programme as does participation in the various expressions of faith associated with our Special Character.
Assessment
Internals
AS 90827 - Finding meaning 6 credits
AS 90825 - Sects and Cults 6 credits
AS 90826 - Ethics 6 credits
Optional Internal Standard
AS 90824 - Biblical Studies Gospel of John 6 credits
Where Does It Lead
A deeper awareness of self, others and God.
University Study of Theology, History, Phenomenology, Arts, Religious Studies.
Useful for a career in Theology, Teaching, Ethics, Philosophy, Medicine, Nursing
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