Level 2 Religious Education 2025
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Katie Pidgeon.
Level Two Religious Education He Wero - Challenged
This is a compulsory subject
Level Two Religious Education expands on the foundations laid in Level One - delving deeper into religious thought and practice. Students explore the role of religion in shaping societies and individuals.
Course Highlights
- Social Justice: investigate the Catholic church's involvement in social justice initiatives, examining its historical and contemporary roles
- Comparative Religion: undertake a comparative study of Christianity, Islam, Buddhism and Hinduism; exploring their core beliefs, practices and impact on followers
- Biblical Study: examine the lives and messages of key Old Testament prophets, understanding their role in shaping Jewish and Christian thought
- Christian Art and Architecture: analyse the evolution of Christian architecture, comparing styles and themse from before and after the reformation
The course fosters critical thinking, intercultural understanding, and a deeper appreciation for the diverse expressions of faith worldwide.
View Level 2 Religious Education video here
Recommended Prior Learning
Compulsory
Pathway
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.
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
NZQA Info
Religious Studies 2.1 - Explain a significant theme in a sacred text within a religious tradition
Course Videos
Disclaimer
- Availability of all courses is subject to student numbers and staffing
- Some courses will not be available if numbers are too small
- Some classes may be combined by Year level (e.g. Year 11 and 12 in one class) if numbers do not make separate classes viable
- It may not be possible to accommodate all choices and combinations of subjects
- Parents/Caregivers and students need to satisfy themselves that a chosen course meets the student’s goals for the following year and beyond