Sub-major - Studies of Religion
Western Sydney University
Sub-major
Code:
SM1136.1
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Available to students in other Western Sydney University Courses :
YES, if the specialisation is available on your Home campus. Please ensure your course structure allows space for enrolment in the units in this unit set. Students must also meet any pre-requisite requirements. Consult your Course Advisor for further advice.
Studies of Religion is a multidisciplinary sub-major that provides a critical study of religion that is inclusive and diverse. Students will have the opportunity to develop their understanding of religion and explore the significance of religion to people and society. The sub-major includes units from history, philosophy and sociology. It examines the nature of religion and belief systems, including the influence, expression and relevance of religion and belief systems to contemporary Australia. This sub-major meets NSW Education Standards (NESA) content requirements for students who wish to teach Studies of Religion in NSW Secondary Schools. The skills and knowledge acquired can also be used for career pathways in the public sector, teaching, research, curating, law or politics.
Sub-major
Structure
To complete a sub-major in Studies of Religion, students are required to successfully complete 40 credit points as follows.
Note: Not all units will be offered each year. Units will be offered on a rotational basis. Not all units will be available on all campuses.
Students must complete at least one of the following units:
Additional units to complete the sub-major can be chosen from the above three units or from the pool units listed below.
Level 1 Unit Pool
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102823
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Islam: Past, Present and Future
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Level 2 Unit Pool
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101882
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A History of Modern Global Buddhism
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102294
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Islam in the Modern World
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Level 3 Unit Pool
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102184
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History of Muslim Civilisations and Ideas
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102861
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Medieval Europe from the Fall of the Roman Empire to the Reformation
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102495
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Mystical Islam: The Emergence of Sufism in World History
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Equivalent Specialisation Unit
The Specialisation units listed below count towards completion of this sub-major for students who passed these units in 2020 or earlier.
102002 - Religion and the Origins of Modern Science
101462 - Understanding Islam and Muslim Societies