ISL353 World Religions in Australia (8)

This subject will address the changes in the Australian religious landscape from the arrival of the First Fleet to the present time. It will also cover the core teachings, practices and history of Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, Hinduism, Aboriginal spiritualities and new age within the Australian context. The contribution of religion to the Australian way of life will also be critically discussed. Finally, the history of Muslims in Australia from the Afghan cameleers to larger waves of migration in the multicultural era will be covered.

Subject Outlines
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No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2018.

Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

Centre for Islamic Studies and Civilisation

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to articulate critically how Australia's religious landscape changed over the last two centuries
  • be able to articulate critically the major events and milestones in Australian history and their impact on the religious landscape
  • be able to demonstrate an appreciation of Aboriginal history and religious beliefs
  • be able to demonstrate appreciation of the beliefs and practices of Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism and Hinduism
  • be able to demonstrate an understanding of new age spiritualities
  • be able to discuss critically the migration of Muslims to Australia and development of the Australian Muslim community
  • be able to demonstrate critical ability to deduct theological, legal and spiritual meanings from the Qur'anic verses by following exegetical methodology

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • The First Fleet to Nineteenth Century and Christian Churches
  • Early Muslim Presence in Australia, the Federation and White Australia Policy
  • Religious Communities in Australia; WWI, Pre and Post WWII
  • Transition to Multiculturalism
  • Migration and Settlement of Muslims Post Multiculturalism and at Present
  • Indigenous History and Aboriginal Beliefs and Spiritualities
  • Christianity, Core Beliefs and Practices
  • Judaism, Core Beliefs and Practices
  • Hinduism, Core Beliefs and Practices
  • Buddhism, Core Beliefs and Practices
  • New Religious Movements of the Twentieth Century
  • The Future of Religions in Australia and the Role of Interfaith Dialogue

Contact

Current Students

For any enquiries about subject selection or course structure please contact Student Central or ask@csu.edu.au or phone on 1800 275 278.

Prospective Students

For further information about Charles Sturt University, or this course offering, please contact info.csu on 1800 275 278 (free call within Australia) or enquire online.

The information contained in the 2018 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: August 2018. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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