Overview of the work of the Christian Studies Curriculum Design and Writing Group from the first few months of 2025

Our Christian Studies Strands have a new look

Some insight into Our Living Story

Some insight into God Revealed

Some insight into Created and Connected

Some insight into Living Purposefully

Recap of the 2025 work of the Christian Studies Curriculum Design and Writing Group

The new Christian Studies Curriculum is conceptually based and learner focused, designed to promote purposeful, meaningful and authentic learning

These seven core concepts sit at the heart of the Christian Studies Curriculum, shaping how learning will be designed, experienced and connected across year levels

Some insight into the new Christian Studies Core Concept of Belief

Some insight into the new Christian Studies Core Concept of Belonging

Some insight into the new Christian Studies Core Concept of Expression

Some insight into the new Christian Studies Core Concept of Hope

Some insight into the new Christian Studies Core Concept of Identity

Some insight into the new Christian Studies Core Concept of Stewardship

Some insight into the new Christian Studies Core Concept of Story

Each week in Term 2 we will be answering a common question that has been asked about the new Christian Studies Curriculum. This week’s question is about implementation.

This week's question is about resources.

This week's question is about implementation.

This week's question is about alignment.

This week's question is about alignment.

This week's question is about planning.

This week's question is about planning.

This week's question is about professional learning.

This week's question is about leadership support

This term’s communications are designed to provoke reflection and inspire conversation about the purpose of Christian Studies within Lutheran education. As we begin this series, this week’s provocation invites us to reflect on how Christian Studies and Christian education work together to nurture learning, identity and the life of a Lutheran learning community.

This week’s provocation invites us to reflect on how foundational Lutheran perspectives inspire not only what we teach, but why and how we teach it.

This week’s provocation invites us to reflect on the role of teaching for deep understanding to help learners explore beliefs, examine perspectives and make informed choices.

This week’s provocation invites us to reflect on the role of Christian Studies in helping learners understand themselves, value others and find their place within community.