Studies of Religion Level 3 case studies
Studies of Religion Level 3 · Put your knowledge to work in context.
Studies of Religion Level 3 is a senior secondary qualification in religious studies, typically taken in the final years of schooling in Australia. It suits students who want to examine religion as a social and cultural phenomenon, not only as personal faith. The course develops skills in textual analysis, comparison of traditions, and evidence-based argument about religion's role in society. The exam covers the nature of religion and beliefs, religious traditions in Australia, three in-depth tradition studies, religion and belief systems after 1945, religion and peace, and religion and non-religion. The Studies of Religion Level 3 case studies are 5 cases and about 3,086 words.
1The Fasting Room and the Fire Code
A K-12 independent school with 940 students has a small multi-faith prayer room seating 18 people. During one term, 22 senior students from a religious tradition that requires daytime fasting ask to use the room at lunchtime for prayer and quiet reflection.
583 words, about 3 min2Census Data and the 'No Religion' Shift
A parish council in a suburban Sydney electorate is reviewing three decades of census data. In 1991, 74% of local residents identified as Christian and 12% claimed no religion.
613 words, about 3 min3Scripture Classes and the Exemption Option
A government primary school in a regional town of 6,200 people runs 'special religious education' (SRE) for 30 minutes each Wednesday. Of 410 students, 190 attend Anglican SRE, 60 attend Catholic SRE, 25 attend a combined Protestant class, and 135 are marked 'non-scripture'.
629 words, about 3 min4Two Traditions, One Peace Prize
A Year 12 class is preparing an extended response on religion and peace. The teacher provides three sources.
583 words, about 3 min5The Interfaith Shelter and the Conversion Clause
A multi-faith charity runs a winter night shelter in a converted hall, housing 24 guests per night from May to September. Six local congregations supply volunteers on a rotating roster: a mosque, two churches, a synagogue, a Hindu temple and a secular humanist group.
678 words, about 3 min