NCEA Level 3 Christian Studies
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs C. Bartrum.
Christian Studies
Prerequisites: Minimum of 14 credits in at least three subjects at level 2 (including 14 credits in English level 2).
Level 3 Christian Studies allows students to investigate life's big questions and to examine ones own beliefs and why they believe what they do. Students are given the opportunity to do an in depth study of the bible using different methods for interpreting the bible. Students will also investigate Christian ethics and look at how they can activate their faith and inspire others. They will be involved in Service and Leadership and there will be an opportunity to attend a voluntary missions trip.
Subject Overview
Term 1
Term 1 the students will investigate life's big questions and examine ones own beliefs and why they believe what they do.
Term 2
Term 2 Students are given the opportunity to do an in depth study of the bible using different methods for interpreting the bible.
Term 3
In term 3 Students will also investigate Christian ethics and look at how they can activate their faith and inspire others. They will be involved in Service and Leadership and there will be an opportunity to attend a voluntary missions trip.
Term 4
Students have the opportunity to examine foundations for the faith and also looks at showing students how to maintain faith when leaving school.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Fee: A personal copy of the Bible is essential; $200 for the course including a NZ Missions trip – city to be confirmed.
Pathway
13 Christian Studies also has a scholarship option of study. You can then go on to study theology at Otago. Or Pathways Bible College or Vision Leadership College. However, our graduate students have gone into all career pathways.
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.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Religious Studies 3.2 - Analyse a religious tradition(s) in Aotearoa New Zealand
NZQA Info
Religious Studies 3.3 - Analyse the response of a religious tradition to a contemporary ethical issue
NZQA Info
Religious Studies 3.4 - Analyse the key beliefs of a religious tradition and a secular world view in relation to ultimate questions
NZQA Info
Religious Studies 3.1 - Analyse the meanings in a sacred text within a religious tradition
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 24
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
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