A World of Diversity : A Student Text for Religion and Society Unit 1

This book guides students to complete Unit 1 in the revised VCE Study Religion and Society. It closely follows the Outcomes and Areas of Study of the revised unit, developing its teaching and learning sequence around the three areas of study of A brief overview of religious traditions, The diversity of religious communities in Australia and Religious identity and life experience. The book systematically introduces students to the content proposed in the study design, and provides a wide range of activities through which they may engage critically with this content. Students will encounter many religions as they use the book, from Australian indigenous religions, to the religions of the ancient world and the religions that have made Australia a multi-religious nation since the middle of the twentieth century. The authors hope that as the students use the book they may not only be enabled to successfully complete the unit Religion in Society (Unit 1), but that they may also grow in their understanding and appreciation of the diversity of religions in their schools, neighbourhoods and the global world.