Credit points
40
Minor available at
- Brisbane
- Canberra
- Melbourne
- Strathfield
Note:
Only available in Canberra to students in teaching degrees.
Additional information
Our multicultural societies are home to a vibrant mix of religious beliefs and experiences. Undertaking a major/minor sequence in Study of Religions is an exploration of this diversity and its implications for contemporary society. Students will study the three 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. Students will graduate with a critical awareness of the historical and contemporary aspects of each religion, as well as the need for interfaith relations and dialogue.
Admission requirements
Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2022 Admission.
Completion requirements
A student must complete 40 cp of the Schedule of Unit Offerings, consisting of:
- at least 10 cp from 100-level units (Part A);
- at least 20 cp from 200- and/or 300-level units (Part B).
Part A : 100-level Units
Complete at least 10 credit points from the following:
Code | Title | Credit Points | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
PHIL107 | Philosophy of World Religions | 10 | |
THCT100 | What Christians Believe | 10 |
Part B : 200- and/or 300-level Units
Complete at least 20 credit points from the following:
Code | Title | Credit Points | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
PHIL208 | God, Religion and Evil | 10 | |
THCT202 | Christian Symbol, Ritual and Sacrament | 10 | |
THSR200 | Introducing Asian Religions | 10 | |
THSR202 | Religion in Australian Culture | 10 | |
THSR206 | Introduction to Islam | 10 | |
THSR207 | Introduction to Judaism | 10 | |
THSR301 | Indigenous Spiritualities | 10 | |
THSR302 | Comparing Texts and Traditions in the Abrahamic Faiths | 10 | |
THEL209 | Study Tour in Theology | 20 | Where offered in the discipline of Study of Religions |
Code | Title | Credit Points | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
THEL300 | Theology Special Study 1 | 10 | Where offered in the discipline of Study of Religions, any one of: | OR |
THEL301 | Theology Special Study 2 | 10 | Where offered in the discipline of Study of Religions, any one of: | OR |
THEL302 | Theology Special Study 3 | 10 | Where offered in the discipline of Study of Religions, any one of: | OR |
THEL303 | Theology Special Study 4 | 10 | Where offered in the discipline of Study of Religions, any one of: |