Religion Core Subject (Year 9

RELIGION CORE SUBJECT (YEAR 9)

At the heart of the Years 9 Religion Program lies the units of work written to complement the Religious Education Guidelines of the Archdiocese of Brisbane. The approach to this subject is an educational one; students are formally assessed and their progress in knowledge, process skills and communication skills is reported upon.

AIMS To assist students to: Develop appropriate language and concepts for studying the Hebrew Scriptures. Understand the role that the Hebrew Scriptures play within the Jewish and Christian faiths. Apply the Three Worlds of the Text to Hebrew and Christian scriptures. Understand the role of tradition in underpinning the evolution of

Catholicism. Explore the concept of an Australian spirituality and the way Catholicism has impacted on, and been impacted upon, by this nation. Understand the principles that underpin Christian morality. Grow in understanding of differing models of moral thought. Apply Christian moral principles to contemporary social/ethical issues. Understand the Church’s response to Challenge and Change. Engage in various prayer forms and understand the principles employed in creating effective ritual.

The units of work for Year 9 Religion are as follows:

• Foundational Beliefs • Sacred Texts • The Church’s Response to Challenge and Change • Christian Call to Prayer