Religion at Korowa
Religious Education in the Anglican tradition is an important aspect of the curriculum at Korowa. Whilst Korowa is an Anglican school, girls of all faiths are welcome and their faiths are respected. Religious Education is undertaken by all students in Prep – Year 12.
In the early years, the focus of Religious Education is on Christian values and what it means to be a good citizen. An introduction to the sacred text of the Christian Faith, the Holy bible, including the origin, genre, structure, vocabulary and underlying theological meaning, with particular reference to the New Testament and the Life and Work of Jesus Christ. In Year 8, students undertake a virtual Pilgrimage to the Holy Land. The students use mapping skills, archaeological perspectives, biblical referencing and internet resources to record their learning in conjunction with a study of Luke’s Gospel and The Acts of the Apostles. In-depth creative expression with faith development activities and speakers facilitate the development of personal and collective images of God.
In Senior School, Religious Studies at Year 9 and Ethics at Year 10 both provide students with opportunities to discuss such issues as gender inequality, poverty and hunger, conflict and violence, migration, human rights, world religions and cultural difference. All Year 9 students undertake a semester of Comparative Religion, investigating the faith traditions of the key World Religions, including the study of the beliefs and their expression through the aspects of religion in Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism.
At Year 10, the Unit 2 VCE Study of Religion and Society: Ethics is undertaken as a compulsory semester unit. An exploration of the concepts of 'Ethics and Morality' underpinning all human conditions is central to the course. Students develop an understanding of the process of moral decision making as it is influenced by many factors - personal, cultural, historical and religious. This unit explores the response of religious traditions and their belief systems to particular ethical issues. It enables students to discuss possible courses of action in responses to ethical challenges in a community and to reflect on personal decision making and value frameworks in society. The connection between moral choices and consequences of actions is investigated in the context of political and global forums.
The Year 11 Korowa and St Kevin's Christian Living Camp is part of Korowa’s Religious Education Program and takes place in August. This co-educational Christian Living Camp aims to give each student an experience of living in a Christian community with their peers away from the pressures of school and family life. They are given space and time to reflect upon their personal life journey. Each individual is challenged to think beyond their own needs and reflect a little more deeply on who they are and their relationships with others and God.
The Religious Education program in Years 11-12 focuses on Film, Philosophy and Contemporary Debate. Students engage in a sequence of film studies set in the context of moral and social issues, discussing with teaching mentors the themes and philosophies they encounter. This is part of thoughtful consideration of various influences on the development of society’s morals and values. The role of the media in shaping decision-making, ideals, life goals and beliefs will be considered. The role of contemplative prayer and stillness in a balanced life also finds expression in course program.
A guided reflection on Christian perspectives underpins the course, enabling a moral compass based on Gospel values and faith in action to guide discussion in accordance with the Anglican Tradition.
In the early years, the focus of Religious Education is on Christian values and what it means to be a good citizen. An introduction to the sacred text of the Christian Faith, the Holy bible, including the origin, genre, structure, vocabulary and underlying theological meaning, with particular reference to the New Testament and the Life and Work of Jesus Christ. In Year 8, students undertake a virtual Pilgrimage to the Holy Land. The students use mapping skills, archaeological perspectives, biblical referencing and internet resources to record their learning in conjunction with a study of Luke’s Gospel and The Acts of the Apostles. In-depth creative expression with faith development activities and speakers facilitate the development of personal and collective images of God.
In Senior School, Religious Studies at Year 9 and Ethics at Year 10 both provide students with opportunities to discuss such issues as gender inequality, poverty and hunger, conflict and violence, migration, human rights, world religions and cultural difference. All Year 9 students undertake a semester of Comparative Religion, investigating the faith traditions of the key World Religions, including the study of the beliefs and their expression through the aspects of religion in Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism.
At Year 10, the Unit 2 VCE Study of Religion and Society: Ethics is undertaken as a compulsory semester unit. An exploration of the concepts of 'Ethics and Morality' underpinning all human conditions is central to the course. Students develop an understanding of the process of moral decision making as it is influenced by many factors - personal, cultural, historical and religious. This unit explores the response of religious traditions and their belief systems to particular ethical issues. It enables students to discuss possible courses of action in responses to ethical challenges in a community and to reflect on personal decision making and value frameworks in society. The connection between moral choices and consequences of actions is investigated in the context of political and global forums.
The Year 11 Korowa and St Kevin's Christian Living Camp is part of Korowa’s Religious Education Program and takes place in August. This co-educational Christian Living Camp aims to give each student an experience of living in a Christian community with their peers away from the pressures of school and family life. They are given space and time to reflect upon their personal life journey. Each individual is challenged to think beyond their own needs and reflect a little more deeply on who they are and their relationships with others and God.
The Religious Education program in Years 11-12 focuses on Film, Philosophy and Contemporary Debate. Students engage in a sequence of film studies set in the context of moral and social issues, discussing with teaching mentors the themes and philosophies they encounter. This is part of thoughtful consideration of various influences on the development of society’s morals and values. The role of the media in shaping decision-making, ideals, life goals and beliefs will be considered. The role of contemplative prayer and stillness in a balanced life also finds expression in course program.
A guided reflection on Christian perspectives underpins the course, enabling a moral compass based on Gospel values and faith in action to guide discussion in accordance with the Anglican Tradition.
