This thesis focuses on the development of a religious education program for Years 9 and 10 to meet the needs of Review of School- Based Assessment (ROSBA) principles and requirements. Through a review of the literature this thesis establishes initially that the study of religion can be accepted as a discipline. A short historical overview is given of the development of teaching Religious Education in the Queensland context in relation to some problems and more recent developments that have helped to improve what was an ailing system. A program for Years 9 and 10 is developed according to the guidelines established by the Board of Senior Secondary School Studies.