L2RES

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.

Total Credits Available: 18
Internal Assessed Credits: 18
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 90821 v3
NZQA Info

Religious Studies 2.2 - Explain the changes in an expression(s) of a religious tradition


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 90822 v3
NZQA Info

Religious Studies 2.3 - Explain how a contemporary social action derives from the ethical principles of a religious tradition


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91724 v2
NZQA Info

Religious Studies 2.1 - Explain a significant theme in a sacred text within a religious tradition


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 18
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

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