Written specifically to address the content and emphases of the revised New South Wales Stage 6 Studies of Religion syllabus. In the Preliminary Course Oxford Studies of Religion provides a comprehensive treatment of each of the five major traditions, including ideas for Religion of Ancient Origins as a research project based on independent learning. The HSC component, whilst covering the five major religious traditions alongside Religion in Australia, places emphasis on a comprehensive understanding of Religion and Peace and includes up to date information concerning Indigenous spirituality.

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Prelim

Introduction to Part 1, the Preliminary course
1. The nature of religion and beliefs
2. Buddhism
3. Christianity
4. Hinduism
5. Islam
6. Judaism
7. Religions of ancient origin
8. Religion in Australia pre-1945


HSC

Introduction to Part 2, the HSC course
9. Religion and belief systems in Australia post-1945
10. Buddhism
11. Christianity
12. Hinduism
13. Islam
14. Judaism
15. Religion and peace
16. Religion and non-religion

Rosemary King is currently teaching at MLC School, Sydney and has been involved with Studies of Religion since its inception.

John Mooney, Director of Mission at Kincoppal-Rose Bay, Sydney Read Classics and Philosophy, followed by a Bachelor of Theology. John studied Masters of Theology and a Diploma in Education.

Elizabeth Carnegie works at Corpus Christi Catholic High School. Her work is primarily to foster innovative pedagogy and the integration of Religion and Gospel Values into curriculum.

Helen Smith is a highly experienced teacher and has been involved with the development of student materials to support the outcomes of Studies of Religion as well as providing professional development for teachers across NSW.

Professor Anthony H (Tony) Johns is currently Visiting Fellow at the Australian National University and has published, lectured and taught widely on the Qur’an and Islamic spirituality.

David Johns has been a teacher for over twenty years and has been involved in curriculum and resource development. He is currently Assistant Principal – Curriculum at Hennessy Catholic College in Young.

Dr. Anne Pattel-Gray is President of the Aboriginal Advancement League SA Incorporated and a member of the International Association of Black Religions and Spiritualities. She is deeply committed to the advancement of Aboriginal people and to reconciliation between Aboriginal and non Aboriginal Australians.

Sandy Hollis has been involved in Jewish Education for over twenty years. Passionately involved in Inter-faith dialogue and Education, Sandy has taught at Masada College and is the Director of Education at the Emanuel Synagogue and the Board of Progressive Jewish Education in Woollahra.

Dr Kelvin McQueen is a lecturer in the School of Education at the University of New England, Armidale. His teaching and research encompass religion in Australia, Aboriginal Education and critical evaluations of education policies

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• Worksheets and class activities based on each of the traditions
• Updates on current issues updated bi-annually

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