Overview

Our multicultural societies are home to a vibrant mix of religious beliefs and experiences. Undertaking a minor sequence in study of religions is an exploration of this diversity and its implications for contemporary society. You will study three of the major world religions —Christianity, Judaism and Islam — as well as having the opportunity to study religions practised in contemporary South and East Asia. We also look at Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander spiritualities, and their connectedness to Country, as well as exploring the spiritual and religious traditions of other Indigenous peoples from around the world. In all units of study, study of religions goes beyond merely understanding the practice of religion.

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Completion requirements

A student must complete 40 cp of the Schedule of Unit Offerings, consisting of:

  1. at least 10 cp from 100-level units (Part A);
  2. at least 20 cp from 200- and/or 300-level units (Part B).

Complete at least 10 credit points from the following:

  • PHIL107Philosophy of World Religions10 CP
  • THCT100What Christians Believe10 CP

    THCT100 will be credited toward the Christian Thought Major or Minor for students enrolled in the Bachelor of Theology or Bachelor of Theology/Bachelor of Philosophy.

Complete at least 20 credit points from the following:

  • PHIL208God, Religion and Evil10 CP
  • THCT202Christian Symbol, Ritual and Sacrament10 CP
  • THSR200Introducing Asian Religions10 CP
  • THSR202Religion in Australian Culture10 CP
  • THSR206Introduction to Islam10 CP
  • THSR207Introduction to Judaism10 CP
  • THSR301Indigenous Spiritualities10 CP
  • THSR302Comparing Texts and Traditions in the Abrahamic Faiths10 CP
  • THEL209Study Tour in Theology20 CP

    Where offered in the discipline of Study of Religions

  • THEL300Theology Special Study 110 CP

    Where offered in the discipline of Study of Religions, any one of:

  • THEL301Theology Special Study 210 CP

    Where offered in the discipline of Study of Religions, any one of:

  • THEL302Theology Special Study 310 CP

    Where offered in the discipline of Study of Religions, any one of:

  • THEL303Theology Special Study 410 CP

    Where offered in the discipline of Study of Religions, any one of:

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