Religious Education

Religious Education is a compulsory subject for all students attending Guilford Young College.

We endeavour to make it engaging and relevant. Students have a choice of two strands of Religious Education. They can study either Studies of Religion 3 or Studies of Religion 2 (TASC courses). These options acknowledge that every student is unique and therefore has different gifts and interests.

We believe that these programs and opportunities are respectful of students’ varied knowledge and understanding. The courses provide a young adult perspective on the meaning of faith, culture and life.

The Religious Education program aims to give students, as young adults, an appreciation of the Catholic tradition. It is also designed to help students explore their own personal journeys and individual search for meaning.

That students are searching and questioning is respected and encouraged. In conjunction with the Religious Education program, all students attend a Reflection Day and participate in the liturgical and faith life of the College.

Opportunities are provided for students to be involved in church/school justice events, co-curricular committees with outside agencies and organisations, as well as with church and inter-faith communities.

Courses

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Course Options Offered

Studies of Religion 2
Studies of Religion 3

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Frequently ASked Questions

Your RE teacher will cater for you, whatever background you may have. We do not assume any prior knowledge of any religious tradition. However, we also meet the needs of students who may have been studying RE since primary school. We welcome all levels of knowledge in our classrooms. All you need is curiosity and willingness to participate!
Studies of Religion 3 is our Pre-Tertiary choice in RE. This subject attracts ATAR, in fact, at GYC we have an excellent track record of outstanding student results in Studies of Religion 3. Both Year 11s and 12s can choose this as an academic option in RE. Do you have good essay writing and research skills? You should choose Studies of Religion 3! If you choose to study Level 3 RE in Year 11, you may get a study line.
No! In our Level 2 RE classes we do not give homework. Occasionally you may be asked to finish a task and submit it, or to catch up on some work you may have missed if you were absent. But generally, we do not ask students to complete homework for Level 2 RE subjects. There are no exams or tests in Level 2 RE subjects.
(Studies of Religion 3- like all Level 3 subjects- will have assignments to complete outside of class time, and an end of year exam.)
Our mainstream option for Year 11 is Religion in Society 2. This is an engaging TASC Level 2 course that involves the study of how religion and society interact and impact on one another. Students who choose Religion and Society 2 also receive a ‘Literacy Tick’ towards their TCE.
There is scope within the Studies of Religion 2 course for the opportunity to experience service and volunteering opportunities.
Learning and putting into practice ecological understanding through indigenous culture, volunteering with local primary schools and supporting the important work of Catholic welfare agencies such as Caritas and St Vincent de Paul.
Yes! At GYC we strive to make all our RE interesting and relevant to you: young people in today’s world. We ask you to bring an open mind and a willingness to work with others.
In Level 2 RE classes we have a focus on group work and multi-modal approaches (no essay writing!) We ask students to examine their own views and expand their horizons. Many of our students say RE was their favourite class- a place where new friendships were formed outside of their established social group.