Program Overview

Major: Study of Religions

Overview

Our multicultural societies are home to a vibrant mix of religious beliefs and experiences. Undertaking a major 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. You 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.

Career Opportunities

Our graduates have pursued careers as:

• Advisors
• Journalists
• Faith leaders
• NGO professionals
• Policy developers
• Community advisors
• Local government professionals
• National government professionals

Completion Requirements

A student must complete 80 cp of the Schedule of Unit Offerings, consisting of:

1. 20 cp from 100-level units (Part A);
2. 40 cp from 200-level units (Part B);
3. 20 cp from 300-level units (Part C).

*Students in the Bachelor of Education (Secondary), Bachelor of Education (Primary and Secondary) and Bachelor of Education (Secondary and Special Education) must complete 60 cp from the Schedule of Unit Offerings, consisting of no more than 2 units at 100-level and at least 2 units at 300-level.

Part A: 100-level Units

Complete exactly 20 credit points from the following:

• PHIL107 Philosophy of World Religions (10 CP)
• THCT100 What Christians Believe (10 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.

Part B: 200-level Units

Complete exactly 40 credit points from the following:

• PHIL208 God, Religion and Evil (10 CP)
• THCT202 Christian Symbol, Ritual and Sacrament (10 CP)
• THSR200 Introducing Asian Religions (10 CP)
• THSR202 Religion in Australian Culture (10 CP)
• THSR206 Introduction to Islam (10 CP)
• THSR207 Introduction to Judaism (10 CP)

Part C: 300-level Units

Complete exactly 20 credit points from the following:

• THSR301 Indigenous Spiritualities (10 CP)
• THSR302 Comparing Texts and Traditions in the Abrahamic Faiths (10 CP)
• THEL300 Theology Special Study 1 (10 CP)