Downlands College

Religion and Ethics

Lucas van der Laan
Teacher: Mr Paul

DOWNLANDS COLLEGE
RELIGION and ETHICS
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UNIT 12.1: SACRED STORIES THE CHRISTIAN SCRIPTURES

NAME: Lucas van der Laan

TECHNIQUE: Response to Stimulus
TASK:

Using class materials and, where applicable, Scriptural evidence and video quotes present a
written response that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the following four points:
1. A description of Jesus and the impact of his life on others that you have developed from
classwork.
2. The Jesus characteristics which you can identify in the character of Patch Adams as
portrayed in the video
3. Comparison of a contemporary representation of Jesus qualities with the traditional,
scriptural representation
4. Jesus universal message and use current evidence to indicate how it is relevant for our
lives today
CONDITIONS:
The task will be completed in class time
You may choose to write in the essay genre, or respond in clearly defined topical paragraphs
Minimum word length: 300
Students will view video/s in class
Students are encouraged to make notes and take quotes from the video/s
At least one lesson will be allocated to class discussion that draws together all the relevant
information that students have studied in relation to the topic
At least one lesson will be allocated for preparation of a draft of the task. During preparation
students will have access to any relevant notes and written material from class work. Students
may seek assistance from the teacher and other students as required.
At least one lesson will be allocated for students to write-up a final copy of response to the task.
Students can use the draft and any other relevant written material.
Where applicable, in-text referencing must be demonstrated
A bibliography of reference material, including video/s, is to be submitted.
The final copy will be submitted to your teacher electronically using the LMS.

Assessment

Teacher Comment:

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1. A description of Jesus and the impact of his life on others that you have developed from
classwork
This question is asking about the relationship that Jesus had with the people around him and how he changed their
lives. It should have evidence supported from scripture. At least one reference. (About 100 words)

Jesus was a very wise and patient man. He was revolutionary in his way of thinking, often going
against what the church taught at the time. He was accepting and loving, letting anyone into his
life who was pure of heart and repented for their wrongs, Matthew 9:33 After the demon was
cast out, the mute man spoke; and the crowds were amazed, and were saying, "Nothing like
this has ever been seen in Israel. He did not judge others, and did not discriminate. He did not
waver in his faith, and fought for what he believed in. He was a teacher, doing his best to teach
everyone who was willing to listen. He did his best to make those around him better people.
Luke 6:17 He came down with them and stood on a level place, with a great crowd of his

disciples and a great multitude of people from all Judea, Jerusalem, and the coast of Tyre
and Sidon.
2. The Jesus characteristics which you can identify in the character of Patch Adams as
portrayed in the video
Complete the table. Give 5 examples

Jesus Characteristic
Loving

Inclusive
Influential

How was it shown in the movie patch Adams

(Describe the scene)
Patch Adams was loving towards everybody. He
established the clinic to help those in need. Even
towards his roommate, who despised him, he still
managed to show care and love.

Patch Adams wanted to treat each patient as a

person, and did not discriminate based on
disease or injury.
Patch Adams demonstrated a strong pull for
people, drawing in followers from his colleagues
to setup his hospital. Also having a massive
impact on those he treated in the hospital.

Went against order Patch Adams stood for what he believed was the
and authority
best way to treat patients, and fought for what he
believed in, even though it went against teaching
in the hospital.

Healed people

Patch Adams perceived his life of having the

purpose of healing people. He wanted to become
a doctor to heal those in need.

Scriptural reference
John 11 The Death
of Lazarus
Famous verse Jesus
wept. It shows he
felt emotion and
attachment,
and
especially love
Matthew 8:1 Jesus
Cleanses a leper
Matthew 13 The
Parable
of
the
Sower
This is the famous
parable where a
crowd of over 5000
gathered to listen to
him.
Matthew
15:1-3
The tradition of the
elders
This is where Jesus
defies
and goes
against what the
Pharisees see as
tradition
Matthew 8:5 Jesus
heals a centurions
servant
Typical story of Jesus

healing
someone.
Particularly
a
centurions servant
shows that he did not
discriminate based
on job or status.
3. Comparison of a contemporary representation of Jesus qualities with the traditional,
scriptural representation
Find a contemporary person/ group who embodies the Jesus characteristics and how does it compare with the
traditional scriptural representation. A simple compare and contrast here is all that you need to do, although the
representation needs to be justified. (About 100 words)

Red-Cross This group endeavors as its main purpose to help those in need. It is a non-for-profit
organization, which means they dont seek to make whole lots of money. Just like Jesus, who did not
strive for self-glorification, but instead lived to help those who were worse off. Like this organization,
Jesus took people in, and cared for them from an otherwise more unfortunate life. This organization
doesnt discriminate between people who have nothing, and people who are simply struggling, much like
Jesus, people could seek Jesus for consolidation no matter who you are and where you come from.
4. Jesus universal message and use current evidence to indicate how it is relevant for our
lives today
Choose the universal message of Jesus ministry and explain, with detail, how your life today reflects that message.
(About 100 words)

Mark 12:31 The second is this, You shall love your neighbor as yourself.
Jesus teachings are relevant as it comes back to the saying do unto others as you would want done unto
you. It essentially encapsulates the whole idea of treating others fairly. In todays society people are
selfish and self-driven, with very little concern for those around them. If people today kept this in mind, it
would not only lead to happier lives for themselves, but it would leave an impact on those around them.
With Jesus commandment, the lives of many people would be happier. As Jesus wrote, love your neighbor
as yourself, we should do our best to help those in need. In correlation with the Jesus words, a modern
interpretation can be summed up with, to put yourself in someone elses shoes. If society took the time
to understand other people and their experiences, many perspectives would be changed.

The student:

The student:

understands most key

perspectives about the
scriptural representation of
Jesus.
The student:

perceptively applies a wide range

of relevant information and ideas and
independently makes valid and logical
decisions that respond to the
expectations of the task

applies a range of relevant

information and ideas and
independently makes logical decisions
that respond to the expectations of the
task.

effectively organises time and a

variety of suitable resources to
complete an individual task within
given timelines.
Communication Skills

UnderstandiKnowledge
ng
and

Processing Skills

A
The student:

The student:

The student:

The student:

applies a wide range of learned

information and ideas which
effectively relates to the stimulus
material

applies a range of learned

information and ideas which has
relevance to the stimulus materials

applies some relevant

learned information and
ideas which has some
relation to the stimulus
materials

applies some learned

information and ideas though
connection to the stimulus
materials is obscure

comprehensively understands a
variety of key perspectives about the
scriptural representation of Jesus.

clearly understands key perspectives

about the scriptural representation of
Jesus.

understands some key

perspectives about the scriptural
representation of Jesus.

E
The student:
attempts to apply learned
information and ideas which
may or may not be relevant
to the stimulus materials
understands a few key
ideas about the scriptural
representation of Jesus.

The student :

The student:

applies mostly relevant

information and ideas and
makes some logical
decisions that respond to the
expectations of the task

applies some relevant

information and ideas and, with
assistance, makes some
decisions that respond to most
expectations of the task

applies a little information

that relates to some aspects
of the task

organises time and resources to

complete an individual task within given
timelines.

organises time and

resources to complete a task
with assistance within given
timelines.

uses time and resources to

partially complete a task
with/without assistance.

The student:

The student:

The student:

The student:

The student:

communicates information in the

chosen genre using clear and
expressive language

communicates information in the

chosen genre using clear language

communicates information
in the chosen genre using
mostly suitable language

communicates information in
the chosen genre using basic
language

communicates some
information

submits a bibliography of
reference material, including
videos, that is mostly
complete and generally

submits a limited bibliography.

submits a bibliography of reference

material, including videos, that is
complete and correct.

submits a bibliography of reference

material, including videos, that is
complete and mostly correct.

uses time and resources

to begin the task with
significant direction.

makes a negligible attempt

to submit a bibliography.

correct.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA Religion and Ethics, Unit 12.1: Sacred Stories, Christian Scriptures Response to Stimulus