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Religion
Syllabus Recommendations
Unit One Why study Religious Education as an
The search for meaning and values exam subject?
Unit Two - any 2 Religious Education for the Leaving
Christianity: Origins and Certificate is a relatively new
contemporary expressions subject, examined for the first time
World religions
Moral decision-making in 2005. It is fully recognised by
Unit Three - any 1 CAO, UCAS and other entry bodies
Religion and gender into third level education and merits
Issues of justice and peace the same points as other Leaving
Worship, prayer and ritual Certificate subjects.
The Bible: literature and sacred text An interest in English and History is
Religion: the Irish experience beneficial for the subject.
Religion in science An enquiring mind helps with the
coursework.
Students who study religion learn to
be:
Examination Independent, critical thinkers
Focused yet aware of other
perspectives
Excellent at research
Skilled communicators
2½ hours HL, 2 hours OL- 80% Unbiased and grounded in inquiry
! skills
Research Study - 20% Open-minded, balanced, informed
and objective
(submitted before the final exam in June)
Analytical about issues, trends and
problems
Possible Career Options
Education Human resources
Teaching (primary and post primary) Nursing
Law Administration
Journalism Relevance to many other occupations
