Bethlehem College Bethlehem College

NCEA Level 2 Christian Studies

12CHS
Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs C. Bartrum.

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.


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.

Learning Areas:

Christian Studies


Assessment Policy & Procedures
Assessment Information

90821 Explain the changes in an expression(s) of a religious tradition 6 credits Internal
90822 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

Career Pathways

Minister of Religion, Psychologist, Community Development Worker, Workplace Relations Adviser, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, Career Consultant, Support Worker, Registered Nurse, Anaesthetist, Biotechnologist, Mechanical Engineer, Naturopath, Arborist, Baker, Counsellor, Trainer, Interpreter, Musician, Driving Instructor, Early Childhood Teacher, Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Primary School Teacher, Kaiwhakaako Māori, Translator, Nanny/Child Carer, Tertiary Lecturer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Recreation Co-ordinator, Youth Worker, Secondary School Teacher, Teacher Aide, Barrister, Legal Executive, Solicitor


Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Students will need an exercise book and their own Bible. They will also need to work from their laptop.


Disclaimer

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