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:

  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).

Part A : 100-level Units

Complete at least 10 credit points from the following:

CodeTitleCredit PointsNotes
PHIL107Philosophy of World Religions10
THCT100What Christians Believe10

Part B : 200- and/or 300-level Units

Complete at least 20 credit points from the following:

CodeTitleCredit PointsNotes
PHIL208God, Religion and Evil10
THCT202Christian Symbol, Ritual and Sacrament10
THSR200Introducing Asian Religions10
THSR202Religion in Australian Culture10
THSR206Introduction to Islam10
THSR207Introduction to Judaism10
THSR301Indigenous Spiritualities10
THSR302Comparing Texts and Traditions in the Abrahamic Faiths10
THEL209Study Tour in Theology20Where offered in the discipline of Study of Religions
CodeTitleCredit PointsNotes
THEL300Theology Special Study 110Where offered in the discipline of Study of Religions, any one of:
OR
THEL301Theology Special Study 210Where offered in the discipline of Study of Religions, any one of:
OR
THEL302Theology Special Study 310Where offered in the discipline of Study of Religions, any one of:
OR
THEL303Theology Special Study 410Where offered in the discipline of Study of Religions, any one of:

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