A high-quality education in Religion and Worldviews helps pupils understand their own worldview and how that links to the diversity of religious and non-religious worldviews found in the world today.
It equips them with the skills and knowledge to enter today’s modern society and globalised workplace.
Find out why the public think an education in religion and worldviews is important.
Increasing awareness of diversity
Young people today are growing up in a world where there is increasing awareness of the diversity of religious and non-religious worldviews. High-quality education in religion and worldviews can prepare young people for life in a modern, cohesive society by helping them understand the world around them.
Complexity of worldviews
Understanding the complexity of the different religious and non-religious worldviews around us all, as well as making sense of our own worldview, is an essential aspect of balanced, modern education.
Interconnected world
We live in an increasingly globalised, interconnected world. A high-quality education in religion and worldviews is vital preparation for young people entering a diverse work environment and will help develop our future business leaders and achievers.
Knowledge and understanding from an education in Religion and Worldviews contributes to school leavers’ capacity to be:
- Thoughtful individuals invested in their own personal, social, cultural, spiritual and moral development.
- Self-aware members of society, mindful of their own worldviews and their effect on actions, decisions and social interactions.
- Kind neighbours, well-informed about and respectful to the diversity found in people’s way of life.
- Responsible employers, who recognise the individual needs and rights of employees.
- Informed employees, who engage and do business with people around the world.
- Generous citizens, appreciative of the impact of religious and non-religious worldviews on social action.
- Reflective scholars, who are discerning in their responses to claims of wisdom and authority.