John Paul II High School
Level 1 Religious Studies
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Dr J. Roberson.
At Level 1 students will gain a fuller knowledge of themselves and the world in which we live, changes in the Catholic Tradition over time and the wider implications of faith personally and on society as a whole.
Study of Religious Studies at Level 1 will provide a deeper understanding of:
- religious traditions,
- value systems,
- ethical issues,
- scripture analysis
- Catholic Church history in Aotearoa
- the wider implications of faith in a 21st century context.
Subject Overview
Term 1
Te Rongopai/Good News
This topic answers the question - How do we know about Jesus? It also helps ākonga to develop an understanding of Jesus by exploring in detail one Gospel’s approach and message about Jesus and what it means to be Christian.
Content Outline
● Formation of the Gospel
● Types of Truths in the Bible
● Literary forms and themes
● The process of reading the Bible
● Development and features of the four Gospel accounts
● Focus on Matthew’s Gospel
● Ignatian Prayer/ Lectio Divina
Assessment: AS 1.2 - 5 Credits (internal) Demonstrate the understanding of how a significant narrative relates to a religious or spiritual tradition
Term 2
Ā Tātou Whakapapa: Our Story
This topic answers the question - What is the Catholic story in Aotearoa? It helps ākonga to understand the Māori context into which the first Catholics came and the development of the Catholic Church in Aotearoa New Zealand. It also helps ākonga to understand the challenges to, and contributions of, Catholics in Aotearoa New Zealand, and the place of the Church in our country.
Content Outline
● Māori spirituality
● The response of Māori to the Catholic mission
● The contribution of individuals, groups and events in the establishment of the early
development of the Catholic Church in Aotearoa New Zealand.
● The positive contribution of different cultures to the Catholic Church in Aotearoa New Zealand
● The Catholic involvement in and commitment to, Te Tiriti o Waitangi
● Places of holiness and spiritual significance
● Prayers and waiata that are part of the Catholic cultural landscape of Aotearoa New Zealand
Assessment: AS 1.1 - 5 Credits (internal) Demonstrate understanding of the development of a community that shares religious or spiritual beliefs
Term 3
Te Atua: God
This topic answers the question - What do people believe about God? It helps ākonga to explore the key Catholic beliefs about God, particularly as expressed in the Apostles Creed, and how Catholics live those beliefs. It also helps ākonga explore how others view God and live those beliefs.
Content outline
● The Nicene and Apostle Creeds
● Identify and investigate the beliefs of one other major religion or belief system and explore how these are lived in ritual and in daily life
● How the divine reaches out to humanity in Catholicism and another religion
● The lives of inspiring people who have influenced the development or direction of Catholicism and another religious tradition
● How the sacred texts are used in rituals and worship in Catholicism and another religious Tradition
● Compare ways of praying in Catholicism and another religion
Assessment: AS1.3 - 5 Credits (External)
Demonstrate understanding of a characteristic of religious or spiritual traditions
Term 4
Students will continue with and complete the final topic for the external standard as required following on from Term Three.
Students will also be provided with the opportunity to deepen their understanding and experience of a broad range of different styles of prayer, liturgy and ritual.
Recommended Prior Learning
No prior learning is required as this is a compulsory subject.
Stationery
YEAR 11 ESSENTIAL STATIONERY ITEMS
BIC Clic Green Retractable Ballpoint Pens Medium Tip $0.69
Vinyl Eraser Large 61x21mm $0.63
Glue Stick Large 40g $1.69
Plastic Ruler 30cm Clear $0.59
HB Pencil With Nameplate Assorted Colours $0.55
Metal Pencil Sharpener 1 Hole $0.95
Blue Retractable Ballpoint Pens $1.10
Black Retractable Ballpoint Pens $1.10
Red Retractable Ballpoint Pen $0.55
Coloured Pencils, Pack of 12 $3.99
Desk Style Highlighters Chisel Tip, Pack of 4 $4.59
14B8 LPA4 Loose Leaf Refill Pad 7mm Lined 50 Leaves $1.31
Casio FX82AU Plus II 2 Scientific Calculator Black $26.48
Flash Drive 16GB USB 3.0 $8.99
Key Ring Tag $1.50
Headphone / Ear Buds $11.49
TOTAL: $66.20
SUBJECT SPECIFIC ITEMS LISTED BELOW
| Description | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2B8 Hardcover Lecture Book 7mm Ruled 94 Leaves | Non-Voluntary | $3.19 |
| $3.19 | ||
Pathway
Studying this subject could lead on to vocations to the priesthood or religious life or careers in teaching, youth ministry, social work, counselling, human resources, politics, the media, law or any other career pathway requiring critical thinking skills, skills in synthesising and constructing differing opinions and arguments and an understanding of ethics.
Assessment Information
Assessment in this course includes two internally assessed standards completed in Terms One and Two and a final externally assessed standard.All standards are worth five credits each so students will have the opportunity to obtain up to 15 credits in this course.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This subject is eligible for subject endorsement.
External
NZQA Info
Religious Studies 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of the development of a community that shares religious or spiritual beliefs
NZQA Info
Religious Studies 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of how a significant narrative relates to a religious or spiritual tradition
NZQA Info
Religious Studies 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of a characteristic of religious or spiritual traditions
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