Students in studies of religion I study:
- nature of religion and beliefs
- religious tradition studies
- religion and belief systems in post-1945 Australia
- religious tradition depth studies.
NESA, Studies of Religion Stage 6 Syllabus, 2005
Planning, programming and assessing studies of religion
Resources to help you plan, program and assess studies of religion in Years 11-12.
Studies of religion explores the importance the role of religion plays in society today, with an emphasis on religion in Australia. Students can select either studies of religion I as a one unit course or studies of religion II as a two unit course.
The following outline comes from the Studies of Religion Stage 6 Syllabus. Additional information about the exam and other support materials can be found on the same page.
Studies of religion I
Studies of Religion I Stage 6 Syllabus (2009) contains the syllabus, a specimen exam and HSC rubrics as well as past papers and marking guidelines.
Studies of religion II
Students in studies of religion II study:
- nature of religion and beliefs
- religious tradition studies
- religions of ancient origin
- religion in Australia pre and post-1945
- religious tradition depth studies
- religion and peace
- religion and non-religion
NESA, Studies of Religion Stage 6 Syllabus, 2005
Studies of Religion II Stage 6 Syllabus (2009) contains the syllabus, a specimen exam and HSC rubrics as well as past papers and marking guidelines.
HSC
Studies of religion HSC revision resource (DOCX 85 KB) – supports students in their studies as they prepare for the HSC exam. The included activities can be used as part of classroom learning or set for independent study. The resource is designed to be used in part or in full to fit the contextual needs of your teaching.
HSC hub
The HSC hub contains quality resources aligned to NSW syllabuses. Access resources designed by our curriculum experts to support the delivery of HSIE subjects in the lead-up to the HSC examinations.
Studies of religion I – success in the written examination
30min presentation with tips for studying and completing the written examination.
HSC hub - Studies of religion I-success in the written examination
Studies of religion II – success in the written examination
30min presentation with tips for studying and completing the written examination.
HSC hub - Studies of religion II-success in the written examination