Scotch College

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Year 10 — 2010

Rationale

Christian Education is taught at all levels throughout the School. It provides opportunity for students to examine the foundations and principles of Christian faith. The Christian Education curriculum seeks to apply a Christian perspective to the personal development of the individual, to ethical problems and moral dilemmas posed by modern society. Issues relevant to students are considered through an approach that seeks to re-evaluate Christian beliefs, attitudes and values. It is hoped that each student will develop the ability to identify and analyse Christian beliefs and their application both critically and sympathetically.

Student Outcomes

• Have a more thorough knowledge and understanding of the Christian faith.
• Have an understanding of life’s meaning and purpose from a Christian perspective.
• Have the ability to identify and evaluate Christian beliefs and their application to a variety of primarily adolescent specific life situations

• Have a better understanding of the ethical and moral dilemmas posed by modern society, especially in the adolescent context
• Have a deeper appreciation for the complexity of human relationships and be better equipped to develop and maintain healthy relationships
• Have a detailed understanding of the various risks associated with sexual activity.
• Be more informed about the dangers of alcohol and drug use and abuse.

Course Content

The personal development work commenced in Year 9 is extended in Year 10. Building on this foundation students are encouraged to reflect on a variety of human development issues. The topics considered address a range of significant adolescent issues including: healthy relationships, self-image, personal morals, sexual choices, contraception, death, spirituality, depression, coping with stress and assertiveness. A number of the topics raised are designed to complement the work done at this level by the Drug and Alcohol Foundation and the personal development day held in conjunction with one or two girls’ schools at the end of Term 3.

Assessment

Written reports are provided at the conclusion of each semester.