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Studies of
Religion
Mrs Louise Zavone
Education officer: Secondary
Religious Education
Catholic Education Office, Sydney
March 2014
Religious Tradition
Depth Study:
CHRISTIANITY
In the past
Recently
2010:
Question 2 Christianity (20 marks)
By this all will know that you are my disciples, if
you have love for one another. John 13:35 New King James
version
But in 2012
2012
Question 2 Christianity (20 marks)
In 2013
In 2013
significant
person
significant
practice
ethical
teaching
s
CHRISTIANI
TY
significant
person a
significant
practice
living
religious
tradition
ethical
teachings
CHRISTIANITY
significant
person
a living
religious
tradition
Preliminary depth study work as a foundation
CHRISTIANITY
significant
practice
a living
religious
tradition
Preliminary depth study work as a foundation
CHRISTIANITY
How do
Christian ethical teachings on
Bioethics/Environmental Ethics/Sexual
ethics contribute to an understanding of
Christianity as
a living religious tradition?
a living
religious
tradition
ethica
l
teaching
s
CHRISTIANIT
Y
significant
person
Eg.PAUL OF TARSUS
significant
practice
Eg. BAPTISM
Christianity as
a living
religious
tradition
Preliminary depth study work as a foundation
BIO/EE/SEXUAL
ethical
teachings
CHRISTIANITY
contribution
adding to
changing
developing
being a part of
progressing
leaving a legacy
So how
do you
answer
the
questio
n?
Find REAL,
AUTHENTIC
LINKS
between the
person,
practice and
ethical
teaching.
Use
what
you
ALREADY
HAVE
For example:
For example:
St Paul of
Tarsus
What do we know
about him?
* He wrote
extensively to
the early
Christian
Communities
* His writings
formulated key
teachings about
the nature of the
Church.
* His writings
influenced
theologians such
as Martin
Luther
For example:
Baptism
What do we know
already know
about Baptism?
* It is the
initiation of the
individual into
the Christian life/
community
* Uses symbols
which
commemorate
the life, death
and resurrection
of Jesus
* Is integral to
Salvation.
For example:
Sexual Ethics
What do we know
about Sexual Ethics
in Christianity?
* Christian
approaches to
Sexual Ethics
have their
foundation in the
Scriptures
Use LANGUAGE
THAT
DEMONSTRATE
S the
real
contribution
of the person,
practice or
Sexual ethical
teaching.
For example:
X contributes to the to an understanding of Christianity
as a living religious tradition because
links directly to the history and scriptural writings of
the tradition in a contemporary context
keeps the tradition alive and relevant by re-interpreting
the stories of the tradition in a contemporary context
provides adherents with a contemporary spirituality
based on traditional aspects / stories / scriptures of the
tradition
allows adherents to pray and worship in a personal,
relevant and meaningful manner, bringing them closer to
God
allows adherents to understand the scriptures in a
manner that is personal yet challenging
For example:
X contributes to the to an understanding of Christianity
as a living religious tradition because
provides adherents with a form of prayer and devotion
that is closer to the intention of the founder
allows adherents to engage in the rich symbolism and
ritual of the tradition
highlights the connection between issues raised in the
scriptures and contemporary challenges faced by our
society
provides solutions, answers, responses and
considerations to enduring questions of human existence
by breaking open the scriptures and relating them to our
contemporary life
St Paul taught
about Baptism as
participating in the
death and
resurrection of
Jesus and forming
part of the Body of
Christ. He also
taught about how
to be a member of
the church- right
actions.
CHRISTIANI
TY
a living
religious
tradition
Baptism allows
believers to
participate in
the life of the
Church. It is a
call to continue
Jesus' mission.
2009
2009
Question 2: Christianity
Candidates assessed Christianity as a living religious tradition in the life of adherents
in the light of the quote from Lukes Gospel, responding from the perspective of ethics
and/or significant practices in the life of adherents and/or significant people and
ideas.
Higher range responses demonstrated explicit understanding of Christianity as a
living religious tradition. These responses were well considered and clearly expressed,
showing the importance of Christianity in the life of adherents. They were supported
by clear examples, made strong links to the quote or sections of the quote and
explicit reference to sacred texts. Sound judgements were made about the
importance of Christianity as providing a sense of purpose in the life of adherents.
They used correct and relevant terminology and logically developed an argument. In
essence, they demonstrated how a particular significant practice and/or significant
person/school of thought and/or ethical viewpoint evidenced the ongoing relevance
and influence of the tradition in the lives of believers.
Mid-range responses tended to focus on the particular significant practice and/or
significant person/school of thought and/or ethical teaching of only one variant of
Christianity, thereby missing the opportunity to demonstrate and apply a thorough
and comprehensive knowledge of the whole religious tradition. Responses tended to
be descriptive, lacked relevant examples and provided limited judgements. There was
limited use of relevant terminology. Links to the quote were not as evident and not
necessarily relevant or well supported. Some candidates attempted to link a prepared
response by writing an introduction and conclusion incorporating the quote and
question. The body of these responses bore little relation to the question.
Lower range responses did not show a clear understanding of terms commonly
2009
Question 2: Christianity
2009
Question 2: Christianity
2010
2010
Question 2: Christianity
General comments
In higher range responses, candidates demonstrated a clear understanding of
Christianity as a living religious tradition that connected directly with the life of
adherents. These responses were well thought out and clearly articulated. They made
clear links to the key elements of Christianity.
Reference to the quote was well integrated throughout the response. They were
supported by relevant examples, made strong links back to the quote using excellent
detail and explicit reference to sacred texts, beliefs and the ethical teachings of
Christianity. Well-informed judgements were made about the importance of
Christianity and its influence on the life of adherents.
In mid-range responses, candidates tended to focus on the particular person and
idea/ethic/practice of only one variant, thereby missing out on the opportunity to
demonstrate a thorough and comprehensive knowledge of the whole tradition. The
links to the quote were tenuous and focused on Christianity as a living tradition with
no clear support from examples. There was a tendency to be descriptive and make
limited judgements. There was some use of relevant terminology. Attempts were
made to link the response to the quote. Some candidates referred to the quote at the
beginning and end of the extended response and made little or no reference to it in
the body of their response. These responses were often generalised or sweeping
statements which were unsubstantiated. Reference to sacred texts, beliefs and the
ethical teachings of Christianity was limited. These responses were typically
descriptive, with limited judgement.
In lower range responses, candidates made general statements with limited structure.
Such responses showed limited knowledge and were mainly descriptive with little or
no reference to the quote. At times these responses were a generalised commentary
2010
Question 2: Christianity
General comments
2010
Question 2: Christianity
General comments
2012
Question 2: Christianity
In better responses, candidates engaged thoughtfully
with the question and challenged what reform and
revitalisation actually meant in relation to the significant
person or school of thought chosen. Regardless of whether
candidates agreed fully or in part with the stimulus, they
presented a critical judgement explicitly supported
by specific scripture references, other writings and
examples. The information presented was accurate,
relevant and well integrated into the response. In these
responses, candidates wrote objectively, and were
comprehensive in detail and cohesive in structure.
2012
Question 2: Christianity continued
In mid-range responses, candidates made some reference
to the statement but were not explicit enough in presenting a
reasoned judgement; that is, they did not go far enough to show
how the person or school of thought reformed or revitalised the
Christian religious tradition. In these responses, candidates
discussed the impact of the person or school of thought, but
showed no real understanding of the terms revitalised
and reformed. Information presented was largely descriptive
and relevant, but the responses lacked detail. In these responses,
candidates did not provide enough evidence to imply a
sustained, reasoned judgement. They often lacked
coherent structure.
In weaker responses, candidates presented information about
a person or school of thought that was largely biographical and
lacking in accurate detail. In some responses, candidates
discussed ethics or practice without any links being made to the
person or school of thought.
In YOUR Response
Make clear connections with the life
of adherents in Christianity.
Make clear links to
beliefs/practices/ethical teachings of
Christianity.
Make explicit links to any stimulus
material.
Use scripture and relevant examples
to support your response.
Use relevant terminology.
Make well informed
judgements/analysis.
Demonstrate the ongoing relevance
and influence of the tradition in the