Curriculum Information

Religious Studies

An overview of the topics studied from Year 8 through to Year 12, including sacred writings, world religions, Christianity in action, the life and teachings of Jesus, and contemporary ethical issues.

Curriculum Overview

Year 8

Sacred Writings and Symbols

  • The Bible, including how it was formed
  • Bible writers
  • Books of the Bible
  • Some information about Judaism and Islam

Faith in Action

  • Famous Christians who fought injustice
  • Lord Shaftesbury and child labour
  • Elizabeth Fry and women’s rights
  • Martin Luther King and racism

GOOD NEWS for Everyone

  • Distribution of the Good News Bible
  • Explanation of how to use the Bible

Year 9

Judaism

  • In-depth study of Judaism
  • Moses
  • The Slave Trade

Year 10

The Miracles of Jesus

  • Man with Leprosy
  • Paralysed Man
  • Paralysed Hand
  • Roman Officer’s Servant
  • Jewish Official’s daughter

The Christmas Story

  • The Birth of Jesus
  • Visitors from the East

The Parables of Jesus

  • Workers in the Vineyard
  • The Sower
  • The Weeds
  • The Lost Sheep
  • The Wedding Feast

Year 11

  • Modern Warfare
  • Animal Rights
  • Care for the Environment
  • Abortion

Year 12

  • Euthanasia
  • Crime and Punishment
  • Bioethics
  • Inequality: prejudice and discrimination