180 likes | 410 Views
Total. Studies of Religion – 1 Unit. Studies of Religion – 1 Unit. Studies of Religion – 1 Unit. Studies of Religion – 1 Unit. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=- 453WFmUFIU. World religions. Understand the nature and significance of religion
E N D
Total Studies of Religion – 1 Unit
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-453WFmUFIU World religions
Understand the nature and significance of religion • Influence of belief systems on individuals and within society. Aim…
the nature of religion and belief systems, locally and globally • the influenceof religion and belief systems in Australia • adherents (people who follow the religion) Knowledge and understanding
effectivegathering, analysing and synthesising of information • effectiveevaluation and application of findings from research • communicationof complex information, ideas and issues in appropriate forms to different audiences and in different contexts. ‘Skills’
Australian Aboriginal beliefs and spiritualities • Relationship between the supernatural and the human, the search for meaning and the ultimate goal of human life. Nature of Religion and Beliefs – CORE - Preliminary
The five major religious traditions- Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam and Judaism– we study TWO!! Religious Tradition Studies – Preliminary and HSC
2014 = Buddhism and Christianity? • 2015 = ?? Religious Tradition Studies - Preliminary
Comprehensive view of religious traditions • Elements of a religious tradition raised in the Preliminary course are covered in greater depth in the HSC study. Religious Traditions Depth Studies - HSC
Do I have to be ‘religious’ to study this course? No. • Do I have to have a ‘faith’ to study this course?No. • Do I have to have ‘background knowledge’ of a religion to study this course? No. • Is this course interesting? Yes. • What ‘religions’ will we study? To be confirmed. • How many lessons will it be a fortnight? About three. Frequently Asked Questions…
Only 1 Unit!! • NO MAJOR PROJECT!! • 1 ½ hour HSC examination!! • New course… • Mini-break – Nan Tien Temple • Rewards!!! (e.g. Stickers, lollies etc. etc. etc.!!!) What are the ‘PERKS’???