NCEA Level 2 Christian Studies
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs C. Bartrum.
Christian Studies
Prerequisites: Minimum of achieved grades in ENG and /or approval from HOD.
Level 2 Christian Studies gives students the opportunity to examine the Christian faith more in depth. The students have an opportunity to investigate various world views and compare the Christian faith to other religions. This course allows students to practically apply their service and leadership skills in a number of settings. Students have an opportunity to develop their character, ask hard questions and reflect on their own faith. Students study the bible, prayer and apply spiritual disciplines in the course. There will be an opportunity to attend a missions trip voluntary also within the course.
Subject Overview
Term 1
Term 1 students are given the opportunity to examine the Christian faith more in depth.
Term 2
In term 2 students have an opportunity to investigate various world views and compare the Christian faith to other religions.
Term 3
In term 3 Students have an opportunity to develop their character, ask hard questions and reflect on their own faith. Students study the bible, prayer and apply spiritual disciplines in the course. There will be an opportunity to attend a missions trip voluntary also within the course.
Term 4
During Term 4 we spend time examining how to walk the Christian faith in today's society. Students will further examine how to share their faith with others and ask the hard questions.
Prior Learning
In the year 11 course students participated in service and leadership activities. They learnt about the key beliefs of Christianity. Students also learnt about ethics in Christianity and the purpose of the bible. The course allows students to examine life questions and also develop spiritual disciplines in their own life. Students will also examine a significant change within Christianity. There will also be an opportunity to impact the community and the nation through service and mission activities.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Students will need an exercise book and their own Bible. They will also need to work from their laptop.
Pathway
Graduates from Christian Studies have headed into all career options and professions. We have had Lawyers, doctors, nurses, social worker, farmer, automotive mechanic, teacher, business owner, psychologists, pastors, counsellor, vet, etc.
Assessment Information
90821 Explain the changes in an expression(s) of a religious tradition 6 credits Internal90822 Explain how a contemporary social action derives from the ethical principles of a religious tradition 6 credits Internal
90823 Explain the key beliefs within two religious traditions in relation to a significant religious question 6 credits Internal
91724 Explain a significant theme in a sacred text within a religious tradition 6 credits Internal
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 2.2 - Explain the changes in an expression(s) of a religious tradition
NZQA Info
Religious Studies 2.3 - Explain how a contemporary social action derives from the ethical principles of a religious tradition
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Religious Studies 2.4 - Explain the key beliefs within two religious traditions in relation to a significant religious question
NZQA Info
Religious Studies 2.1 - Explain a significant theme in a sacred text within a religious tradition
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