Religious Education (9REST)

Course Outline 
This year’s course expands on the themes explored in Years 7 and 8. 

Through a project-based learning pedagogy students will explore a religious tradition not familiar to them – Christianity, Islam or Judaism. This involves addressing many aspects of the faith to develop an appreciation of the faith and how a belief in a higher being can contribute to one’s own understanding of life and their role in the wider community. 

The course seeks to consider issues and content through open inquiry. Students are encouraged to be self-reflective and self-directed learners, and to progress through the course with intellectual rigour. Students will present their learning in a variety of forms, using language, symbols and text. 

Managing self is essential as the project-based learning approach to course work requires students to take responsibility for their learning and take initiative in locating and deciphering meaningful information - utilising inquiry and curiosity, thinking critically and reflectively. 

A key focus of the course is listening with understanding and empathy. A time for reflection on what has occurred in class is provided for students to consider the impact and understanding of content.

Assessment 
Internal assessment. 
No examinations are held in this subject. 

Prerequisite 
N/A 

Cost 
N/A