12REL

Level 2 Religious Education

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms J. Bartram.

Level 2 Religious Education
The focus in Year 12 is assisting students to widen their horizons.
Students study a theme in the bible, how the Catholic church responds to social justice needs in our society and they also compare two world religions in their approach to a significant question for humanity.

This course offers 18 NCEA credits.


Course Overview

Term 1
Explain how the Catholic church and another world religion view an aspect of faith, such as What Happens when we Die.

Term 2
Explain the impact of Catholic Social Teaching in the daily lives of people

Term 3
Explain a theme in one of the books of the bible.

Recommended Prior Learning

Religious Education is a compulsory subject, all students will have followed the Understanding Faith Curriculum for Year 11

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

$10 for National Centre of Religious Studies Textbook License

Pathway

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

Total Credits Available: 18
Internal Assessed Credits: 18
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 90822 v3
NZQA Info

Religious Studies 2.3 - Explain how a contemporary social action derives from the ethical principles of a religious tradition


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 10

A.S. 90823 v3
NZQA Info

Religious Studies 2.4 - Explain the key beliefs within two religious traditions in relation to a significant religious question


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 10

A.S. 91724 v2
NZQA Info

Religious Studies 2.1 - Explain a significant theme in a sacred text within a religious tradition


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 11

Credit Summary
Total Credits: 18
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0