Christianity Ethics

ETHICS WORKSHOP
Christianity

STUDIES OF RELIGION
2010
Artworks by Dominic Ferrante
Workshop Outline

How do we define Christian ethics?

Where does ethics fit into the HSC course?

Some worthwhile study activities

Developing an ethics response

Examination tips

Christian Ethics HSC Focus Day 2010
What defines Christian ethics?
Ethics are a demonstration of a persons beliefs in action.
Christian ethical teachings are founded on an
understanding of who the human person is and the belief
that every person is capable of discovering and embracing
goodness and truth.
Christian ethical actions are focused on maintaining
right relationship with God, ones
neighbour and oneself.

How do Christians determine what is right action?
Christian ethics
Christian ethical teachings are founded on
FAITH and REASON, PHILOSOPHY and NATURAL LAW
Protestant Churches would emphasise the authority of
the Bible. Anglican, Orthodox and Catholic ethical
authority is also found through the Church leadership
-the Pope, Archbishops, Bishops or Patriarchs .

What is the balance of these sources of teaching for
adherents of Christianity?

Christian ethics
Traditional Christian ethical teaching based on natural
law or bible-based result in moral absolutes.
Situation ethics considers the context more closely.
The model of Christ as giving his life in service is a key
guide to action.

Which approaches are relevant to your response?

Scriptural sources
All Christians would hold that teachings found in the Bible
are the key sources for determining ethical behaviour. This
is the revealed law.
Exodus 20: 2-17 The Ten Commandments
Matthew 5:3-10 The Beatitudes
Luke 10:25-27 Jesus Commandment of Love

What other Biblical sources are
relevant to your ethical area?

Christian ethics-sources
Environmental
Ethics
Bioethics Sexual Ethics


Christian ethics- sources
Environmental
Ethics
STEWARDSHIP
Bioethics
STEM CELL
RESEARCH
Sexual Ethics -
HOMOSEXUALITY
Creation Stories
Genesis 1-2
Genesis 1 and 3
Job 31:15
Psalms 139:13-16
Genesis 1:26-27.
Genesis 18-19
Leviticus 22, 25 Isaiah 49:1
Jeremiah 1:5
Leviticus 18:22
Leviticus 20:13
Job 39-41 Romans 1: 26-27
1 Corinthians 6:9-10
2 Peter 2:9-10

Where does ethics fit in the SOR course?
SOR Outcomes: A student
explains aspects of religion and belief
systems
describes and analyses the influence of
religion and belief systems on individuals
and society
describes and analyses how aspects of
religious traditions are expressed by their
adherents
evaluates the influence of religious
traditions on the life of adherents (p10)

Preliminary (learn to)
explain why Jesus is the model for
Christian life
outline the principal ethical teachings
in the the Ten Commandments
the Beatitudes and
Jesus commandment of love
describe the importance of ethical
teaching in the life of adherents (p21)
HSC Religious Tradition Depth Study Overview
The purpose of this section is to develop a
comprehensive view of religious traditions as living
religious systems that link directly with the life of
adherents. In a Religious Tradition Depth Study, the
particular focus is on the ways in which a religious
tradition, as an integrated belief system provides a
distinctive answer to the enduring questions of
human existence. The study of a particular religious
tradition enables students to demonstrate an
appreciation of the diversity of expression within, and
the underlying unity of, the whole religious tradition.
(p 37)
HSC (learn to)
Describe and explain Christian
ethical teachings on bioethics OR
environmental ethics OR sexual
ethics
Planning your study of Christian ethics

Definitions
Matrix
Practice questions
Research beyond your
textbook


Definitions Visual Aid
Definition of
ethics
Definition of
ethical area
Key sources of
teaching
Approach of
different variants
to the issue
Significance of
ethical issue to
the adherents

Matrix/ Essay outline
ETHICAL TEACHING ON BIOETHICS/ENVIRONMENTAL
ETHICS/SEXUAL ETHICS
Ethical issue for Christians
Key Biblical Sources
Examples of the bioethical issue and response of Christians in
those examples
Differences demonstrated by variants- use additional sources
Relevance to the tradition and core beliefs

Matrices- Ethical authority
CHRISTIAN VARIANT SOURCE OF ETHICAL AUTHORITY
ANGLICAN

CATHOLIC

ORTHODOX

PENTECOSTAL

PROTESTANT

Matrices- Ethical authority
CHRISTIAN VARIANT SOURCE OF ETHICAL AUTHORITY
ANGLICAN The Bible, Episcopal authority, prayer and
conscience

CATHOLIC The Bible, the Magisterium including
the Pope and Bishops, informed
conscience*
ORTHODOX The Bible, Divine Tradition, church
authority- Patriarchs

PENTECOSTAL The Bible, guidance of the Holy Spirit,
authority of the pastor

PROTESTANT The Bible and prayer, theological writings

Matrices- Sources of authority
CHRISTIAN
VARIANT
DOCUMENTS PARTICULAR TO VARIANT
ANGLICAN
CATHOLIC
ORTHODOX
PENTECOSTAL
PROTESTANT

Matrices- Sources of authority
CHRISTIAN
VARIANT
DOCUMENTS PARTICULAR TO VARIANT
ANGLICAN Lambeth Conference (every 10 years) to debate
issues of doctrine
CATHOLIC Writings of the Early Church Fathers, Encyclicals,
Vatican Council Decrees
ORTHODOX Canon law, documents from the Patriarchs
PENTECOSTAL Congregational documents
PROTESTANT Synod, Council and Conventions

Sample questions
HSC 2009 Studies of Religion
Section II
(b) Explain how Christian ethical teachings, in ONE of
the following areas, reflect Christian beliefs.
bioethics environmental ethics sexual ethics

Section III
Question 2 Christianity (20 marks)
With reference to Lukes post-resurrection account in
the quotation (Luke 24: 30-32) assess Christianity as a
living religious tradition in the life of its adherents.

Sample questions
Section II
(c) Explain the reasons for Christianitys ethical teachings
on ONE of the following areas:
bioethics environmental ethics sexual ethics.

Section III
NA

Sample questions
Section II
(c) Explain how Christian ethical teachings influence the
lives of adherents. Choose an aspect from ONE of the
following areas:

Section III
NA

Sample questions
Studies of Religion Heinemann

Outline the ethical teachings of Christianity on ONE of
the following

Demonstrate how the teachings of Christianity are
applied to ONE area of ethics chosen from

Sample questions
Studies of Religion Excel

Analyse ONE ethical teaching of Christianity

Assess the significance in the lives of Christian believers
of ONE of the following ethical issues:

Sample questions
Studies of Religion Oxford

Explain how Christian ethical teaching influences the
lives of adherents. Choose an aspect from one of the
following areas:
bioethics environmental ethics sexual ethics

Describe Christian ethical teachings on bioethics,
environmental ethics or sexual ethics.

Sample questions
Describe or outline Christian ethical teachings on the issue

Explain the relevance of Christian beliefs to the ethical issue

Analyse the impact of the Christian approach to ethics on the
lives of adherents

Demonstrate how Christian teachings on the ethical issue reflects
Christianity as a living tradition with a diversity of expression

How does the Christian approach to ethics demonstrate a
distinctive response to the enduring questions of life

Respond to a scripture quote

Sample questions- consider this
LINK TO LIVES OF ADHERENTS
REFLECTS CHRISTIANITY AS A LIVING
TRADITION
Sample questions
LINK TO LIVES OF ADHERENTS REFLECTS CHRISTIANITY AS A LIVING TRADITION
Provides a practical link between an adherents
beliefs and their actions
For some adherents it provides certainty in a morally
neutral world
Relates to important life events such as birth and
death

Sources of authority in scripture guide the adherents
actions
Christs life provides the model for living as a Christian
in a changing world
Ethical response may change as the variant
reconsiders its place in the world
Each variant provides support to the adherent to
respond to ethical issues
Research tips to improve your response
Use internet research from authorised sites

Resources from the library

Ask your teacher for additional sources

Look at other textbooks

Study guides for additional information and
skills- dont overload on the content

Developing your ethics response
Describe and explain
the sources of Christian
ethical teaching

GOOGLE this
Examination tips
Plan your response before
beginning (even short answer)
Keep aware of the glossary
term- use synonyms
Tailor your response to the
question- use the wording of
the question
Use the matrices, tables and
practice essays to prepare


Examination tips
Topic sentences are very
important to guide the
marker
Using scripture to support
your argument
Using variants where
relevant and specific
documents/events
Highlight if you have time


Examination questions
Section II: Religious Tradition Depth Study 15 marks each
Each question is worth 15 marks.
Each question will be in three short answer parts
Students will complete TWO questions (SOR II) and ONE
question (SOR I) in this section.
Removed the no part worth more than 6 marks and non
dependent parts

Section III: Religious Tradition Depth Study 20 marks
Each question is worth 20 marks.
Students will complete ONE question from
Section III with expected length 800 words.


Feedback from BOS
Lindsay Swan aware of the concerns raised regarding
the 2009 exam.
Look at the exam report and examples of high quality
scripts on BOS site
SOR Answer booklet modified to provide more
flexibility
Move away from the syllabus words and be confident
to look at the bigger picture. In your answer you will be
assessed on how well you: demonstrate knowledge
and understanding relevant to the question
incorporate significant aspects of religion to illustrate
your answer communicate using language and
terminology appropriate to the study of religion
present ideas clearly in a cohesive response.


Board of Studies webpage

Quick Quiz on the syllabus
1. What were the two changes to Section II?
2. What was the extra information about
Section III word length?
3. What was the additional information
about the kinds of questions asked?
4. What is the website for BOS?
5. What additional information is there for
HSC 2010?


Quick Quiz on the syllabus
1. Removed the no part worth more than 6 marks
and non dependent parts
2. 800 words
3. In your answer you will be assessed on how well
you: demonstrate knowledge and understanding
relevant to the question incorporate significant
aspects of religion to illustrate your answer
communicate using language and terminology
appropriate to the study of religion present ideas
clearly in a cohesive response
4. http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/
5. Sample responses, assessment information,
more detail on rubrics.


Glossary Terms
ANALYSIS AND CRITICAL THINKING
Analyse, distinguish, examine, explain, extract,
Investigate

APPLICATION AND PERFORMANCE
Demonstrate, discuss, apply, construct

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Define, describe, account for, outline, recall, recount

EVALUATION
Appreciate, assess, evaluate, justify, account for


Sources
Artwork with permission by Dominic Ferrante

Studies of Religion Syllabus (2005)

BOS website: http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/

Oxford Studies of Religion (2009)

Heinemann HSC SOR Study Guide (2007)


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