Area of Study 3
Religion in Australia
In this area of study students consider spiritualities and religion in Australia, past and present, and the influences on Australian religious composition, in particular from colonisation, migration and secularisation. They explore how the communities and later institutions of these spiritualities, religious traditions and religious denominations perceived themselves and expressed their collective identity in Australia. This expression of collective identity may have been cohesive or diverse. Students also examine the influence
of religion on the personal identity of members, who may adopt religious ideas or practices from other spiritualities, religious traditions and religious denominations. They explore the influence of spiritualities, religious traditions and religious denominations on the development of social infrastructure in Australia, and consider factors such as the laws governing the provision of education and welfare. This exploration should include the interfaith and ecumenical initiatives between and within spiritualities, religious traditions and religious denominations in Australia and trends of religious adherence in Australia.
Outcome 3
On completion of this unit the student should be able to discuss the presence of religion in Australia, past and present.
To achieve this outcome the student will draw on key knowledge and key skills outlined in Area of Study 3.
Religion in Australia
In this area of study students consider spiritualities and religion in Australia, past and present, and the influences on Australian religious composition, in particular from colonisation, migration and secularisation. They explore how the communities and later institutions of these spiritualities, religious traditions and religious denominations perceived themselves and expressed their collective identity in Australia. This expression of collective identity may have been cohesive or diverse. Students also examine the influence
of religion on the personal identity of members, who may adopt religious ideas or practices from other spiritualities, religious traditions and religious denominations. They explore the influence of spiritualities, religious traditions and religious denominations on the development of social infrastructure in Australia, and consider factors such as the laws governing the provision of education and welfare. This exploration should include the interfaith and ecumenical initiatives between and within spiritualities, religious traditions and religious denominations in Australia and trends of religious adherence in Australia.
Outcome 3
On completion of this unit the student should be able to discuss the presence of religion in Australia, past and present.
To achieve this outcome the student will draw on key knowledge and key skills outlined in Area of Study 3.
| Knowledge And Skills Unit 1.3 (DOCX) |
Key knowledge
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Key skills
· interpret data on the distribution of and adherence to spiritualities, major religious traditions and religious denominations in Australia, past and present · analyse the factors and trends that influence the religious composition of Australian society over time · examine how communities and other institutions of spiritualities, religious traditions and religious denominations perceive themselves and express their collective identity in Australia through relevant aspects · examine the influence of spiritualities, religious traditions and religious denominations on the development of social infrastructure in Australia · examine the role of interfaith and ecumenical interaction in Australia · interpret, synthesise and apply primary and secondary source material |
Assessment Task
Essay: Is Australia a religious country?
Outcome 3
On completion of this unit the student should be able to discuss the presence of religion in Australia, past and present.
To achieve this outcome the student will draw on key knowledge and key skills outlined in Area of Study 3.
Is Australia a religious country?
A TEEAL (Topic, Explanation, Evidence, Analysis, Linking Sentence)
On completion of this unit the student should be able to discuss the presence of religion in Australia, past and present.
To achieve this outcome the student will draw on key knowledge and key skills outlined in Area of Study 3.
Is Australia a religious country?
A TEEAL (Topic, Explanation, Evidence, Analysis, Linking Sentence)
| Analytical Response (PDF) |