PHI3
This course requires 2 options.

Philosophy 3

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr G. Cass.

This course is a continuation of Philosophy in the junior school at a more advanced level and preparation for University Philosophy in Year 13. It is the study of problems concerning existence, knowledge, values, reason, the mind, and language. The focus is on critical thinking and deepening your thinking on topics of personal interest. There is an emphasis on students guiding the discussion and learning.

Students will be able to gain 18 credits and will have some choice about which standards they will be assessed against based on their personal interests.

Course Overview

Term 1
Ethical theories and their application to real world scenarios. Inquiry into the decisions and views of a modern world leader. Consideration of the consequences and ethical standing of the leader on a range of issues.

Term 2
Comparison of a secular and religious world view in relation to ultimate questions about reality and meaning in the world. Consideration of the wider implications of these views.

Term 3
Inquiry into the practice of a religion in New Zealand. Understanding of the spread of religion and culture over time and their relationship to each other. Consideration of the wider implications of religious practice for the practitioners and society as a whole.

Term 4
Inquiry to the application of a religious world view to a modern ethical dilemma. Consideration of the moral framework and the consequences of a particular approach to a real world issue.

Prerequisites

If you did not take a pathway course at Level 2, or achieved fewer than 14 credits in that course, you will need HOD approval

Pathway

Career Pathways

Key Competencies

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 24 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 24 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 90821 v3
NZQA Info
Religious Studies 2.2 - Explain the changes in an expression(s) of a religious tradition
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 90825 v3
NZQA Info
Religious Studies 3.2 - Analyse a religious tradition(s) in Aotearoa New Zealand
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 90827 v3
NZQA Info
Religious Studies 3.4 - Analyse the key beliefs of a religious tradition and a secular world view in relation to ultimate questions
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91725 v2
NZQA Info
Religious Studies 3.1 - Analyse the meanings in a sacred text within a religious tradition
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 24
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 12
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 18

Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.