Hey HPL! Elyse may want to add to this, but here is some feedback from me:
Holistically, your response isn't bad at all. However, it isn't (at least in my opinion) effectively addressing the question at hand. This section:
The increasingly secular society is because for some Australians, God seems to be no longer important and religion has lost its force of attraction due to .... increase in secularism in the contemporary Australian society.
Or about 25% of your response was actually talking about secularism, the focus of the question. The rest was discussing (quite effectively, I might add) religious diversity, which is a separate point of discussion. You also didn't reference the statement, which was specifically requested in the question. I've annotated your response below.
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Australia is a multi-faith society that consists majorly of Christian followers (61.7%), with majority of these believers being Anglican (17.1%) or Catholic (25.3%), as recorded in the 2011 Census data. Absolutely excellent use of data, though a little off topic. Try and start your response with a topic/lead in sentence, however simple. Such a large proportion of Christian followers isan outcomea result of the post-WWII migration from southern European countries such as Italy which is dominated by Catholicism and Britain which majorly consists of Anglican believers. Awesome statement, super effective explanation, but off topic. Watch your sentence structure also, make it easy for the marker to understand. Another reason is the conflict in Middle East which would have resulted in the increase in the amount of Lebanese Catholic migrants. Another awesome inclusion, I wish this were a religious diversity question! This statistic in 2011 however, has decreased by around 20% compared to 87% in 1947. This is due to the dramatic increase in the number of atheists (no religion) from 0.3% in 1947 to 22.3% in 2011. The increasingly secular society is because for some Australians, God seems to be no longer important and religion has lost its force of attraction due to the rising popularity in the scientific belief of Big Bang Theory which has provided a more reliable explanation of the creation of universe. I'm nitpicking, but watch wording here, Big Bang Theory is not a belief (definitely not in SOR terms anyway). However, the idea is spot on. Perhaps try: "lost its force of attraction due to an increasingly scientific view of the universe, popularised by new theories such as the Big Bang Theory." This consequently undermines God’s creation of the world as described in Genesis. In addition, the rising of New Age Religions such as astrology and fortune-telling have also contributed to the decline in Christian followers and increase in secularism in the contemporary Australian society. VERY IMPORTANT: Maintain a distinction in your mind between New Age Religions and secularism: New Age Religion is still religion. However, you can absolutely discuss that these new age religions do not impact on the lives of their adherents. to the extent that traditional religions do. Other religions, such as Buddhism, has become the second largest religion in Australia (2.5%) whilst Hinduism has become the fastest growing religion. This is a direct consequence of mass Asian migration over the recent years to seek for more advanced education and job opportunities. Because Asia is dominated by the religions of Hinduism and Buddhism, the increasing number of asian migrants has inevitably led to the prospering of these foreign religions.
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Let me be clear that you clearly know your stuff, I just don't think you are engaging with the question as effectively as you could be. I would personally give this 3/5, you had some good stuff in there, but the fact that it wasn't the focus of your response detracts from the quality.
To improve:
- Work on engaging with the question. If it wants a reference to a quote, reference it, be very direct.
- Work on concise, direct responses. 274 words is a little too high for a 5 mark SOR response, you should be more in the range of 150 (or whatever one very solid paragraph is). This will keep you focused and eliminate irrelevant fluff.
- Be careful with sentence structure and word choice, make your information easy for a marker to interpret.
Cheers for sharing HPL!! Elyse and I would love to give more feedback, to you or anyone who would like a helping hand.
If you want detailed feedback on your SOR 5 marker (they are the easiest way to lose marks in the SOR paper), simply make an ATAR Notes account here. Once you've done that, post away to get some top quality feedback!
Hey Elyse:
I have worked on a Religions in Australia post-1945 question that I found in 2014 HSC Exam. When you are available, would you mind just having a brief look at my response and give me an estimation of what I would receive out of 5? Thank you very much! :)
For some Australians, God is no longer important. Religion does not seem attractive as the country is becoming increasingly secular.
With reference to the statement, account for the current religious landscape in Australia
Australia is a multi-faith society that consists majorly of Christian followers (61.7%), with majority of these believers being Anglican (17.1%) or Catholic (25.3%), as recorded in the 2011 Census data. Such a large proportion of Christian followers is an outcome of the post-WWII migration from southern European countries such as Italy which is dominated by Catholicism and Britain which majorly consists of Anglican believers. Another reason is the conflict in Middle East which would have resulted in the increase in the amount of Lebanese Catholic migrants. This statistic in 2011 however, has decreased by around 20% compared to 87% in 1947. This is due to the dramatic increase in the number of atheists (no religion) from 0.3% in 1947 to 22.3% in 2011. The increasingly secular society is because for some Australians, God seems to be no longer important and religion has lost its force of attraction due to the rising popularity in the scientific belief of Big Bang Theory which has provided a more reliable explanation of the creation of universe. This consequently undermines God’s creation of the world as described in Genesis. In addition, the rising of New Age Religions such as astrology and fortune-telling have also contributed to the decline in Christian followers and increase in secularism in the contemporary Australian society. Other religions, such as Buddhism, has become the second largest religion in Australia (2.5%) whilst Hinduism has become the fastest growing religion. This is a direct consequence of mass Asian migration over the recent years to seek for more advanced education and job opportunities. Because Asia is dominated by the religions of Hinduism and Buddhism, the increasing number of asian migrants has inevitably led to the prospering of these foreign religions.
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Hey,
Just wondering, for the Religious depth study short answer, how much would you be expected to write for a 2,4,5,6,8 mark question?
In every subject I do, the amount expected for the relevant mark is different.
So confusing!!
Thanks.
Hey there! This is a difficult question to answer. My normal default answer is 1 sentence per mark, but it totally depends on the question, and more specifically, the verb used. A 5 Mark Analyse question will require more lines than a 5 mark Describe question, for example (although I doubt any description would be worth 5 marks).
Rather than looking for length of response in SOR, you should write as much as you need to in order to get the level of detail you need. Figure out how much time you want to allocate to the short answer section (I normally allocated about 20-25 minutes), and then divide your time proportionally. In general, I would give the following guidelines:
1 Mark - A sentence/dot point
2 Marks - One or two detailed sentences
3 Marks - A short paragraph with a topic sentence only, no conclusion
4 Marks - A moderate length paragraph with a topic sentence only, no conclusion
5 Marks - A detailed paragraph with a topic sentence and conclusion
6+ Marks - Multiple paragraphs as necessary.
Again, totally depends on your writing style and the question at hand. It takes some practice to get a feel for it, I recommend doing some practice questions and seeing if what you think is enough detail is on track. I'd be happy to do some marking for you, just upload any responses to this thread! ;D
Hi :)
I was just wondering if you could please help me out with my essay question:
“But those who believe and work righteousness, and humble themselves before their Lord, will dwell in the garden as companions” (Quran 11:23) With reference to the above quotation, explain how ONE significant person and ONE significant practice of Islam assist adherents in achieving the distinctive Islamic requirement of submission
My significant person is Rabi'a al-Adawiyya and significant practice is Hajj but I'm just not sure how I should be structuring my body paragraphs? My teacher said pick out 3 common threads and discuss both Hajj and Rabi'a in each, but I'm stuck on seeing the "threads" if that makes sense? Thanks so much
Hey :)
So I'm in Prelim 1 unit Religion and before this year, I've never done any religion before this so...!
Can you please tell me the four main characteristics of religion?
Can you also tell me why religion is seen to have a 'worldwide view'?
And, What's the difference between a religious tradition and a religious variant?
Thank you so much!
Alyssa :)
My religion teacher never really explained our course very well, I'm in studies of religion 1 unit and I'm confused as to when the prelim ends and HSC begins, he was on holidays for the first five weeks so nobody really explained whats going on
Hey
I have to do a 3 minuet presentation on Saint Paul and his contribution to Christianity, I was wondering if you knew what his contribution was?
Thank you so much!
Emily :)
Hi all,
I'm not sure how to approach this question, any help would be appreciated ! :)
Explain the reasons for Judaism’s ethical teachings on ONE of the following areas:
- Bioethics
- Environmental ethics
- Sexual Ethics
Anyone know a good structure for an essay on Pope John XXIII ? :)
Has anybody got good notes on Martin Luther's contribution to Christianity and Buddhism environmental ethics?? Cheers 8)[/font]
Hey :)
This is Studies of Religion 2 unit question about the topic 'Religion & Peace' with the religion in question being Islam.
I'm working on something for class at the moment and one of the questions I have to address is:
"Illustrate how the principle beliefs of Islam defined in the Aqida reflect the teachings of sacred texts in relation to peace"
Internet searches aren't being very helpful and the the text books I have are alright but there's not enough information in them. So any help anyone could give me would be very very appreciated!
Thank you :) :)
Hi there! I haven't studied SOR 2, but I am researching it lately so that I can become more helpful on all of this stuff! This is definitely a very tricky question, though. I have been surfing the web and looking at some textbooks, and I'm going to kind of jot down some little dot points below and hopefully they give you some ideas about where to go with this.
Islam regards the mission of the Prophet Muhammad as one of peace and mercy to humankind. (21:107) You can relate this strongly to the principal belief, Tawhid.
The mission of the Prophet Muhammad is one of peace and mercy to humankind. (21:107)
(These two points came from here.)
I think you should go through each of the principal beliefs, and make a connection to peace in your own mind about them. For example, Islam promotes peace, and by living in a peaceful way, the Angel on one's shoulder will be able to note these good deeds for the day of judgement. Then you should search the Qur'an for specific examples of Angels and Peace. Does this strategy make sense? I know it definitely isn't ideal. I wish I could help you more. This is a tricky topic, no doubt. Interested to know what you think? Good luck!
Thank you so much! This is definitely helpful. Really appreciate it, now I have a clearer idea of how to go about answering it. Yeah, it's certainly a hard topic, but thankfully I think it's quite interesting to learn about.That's great to hear! Good luck :)
Thanks again :)
hey elyse! I want to do Christianity and Islam in religion and peace since im more comfortable with writing an essay on them but my teacher says we have to do judaism and Christianity. my teacher said the hsc markers may be prejudiced against someone relating peace with islam with the current issue of terrorism floating around and may award lower marks. So is it alright to use islam instead of Judaism? Im confused. Any help will be brilliant :)
hey elyse! I want to do Christianity and Islam in religion and peace since im more comfortable with writing an essay on them but my teacher says we have to do judaism and Christianity. my teacher said the hsc markers may be prejudiced against someone relating peace with islam with the current issue of terrorism floating around and may award lower marks. So is it alright to use islam instead of Judaism? Im confused. Any help will be brilliant :)
(If I can jump in here) Hi Kimmie, i'm an SOR2 student studying the same topic at the moment, with an upcoming assessment task on religion and peace in Christianity and Islam! Judging by what my teacher (SOR2 HSC Marker) has told me, Islam is definitely a great religion to use however you should STAY AWAY from the issue of terrorism as Islam is a religion of peace. Instead focus on the 5 pillars and submission to Allah/tawakkul as a means by which the adherent can formulate a closer bond to the creator and thereby achieve peace. Once more, it is highly recommended to stay away from terrorism as it is a very touchy subject and it is extremely hard to use it without sounding biased, so stick to the core Islamic beliefs and organisations that encompass these beliefs to achieve higher marks :)
Hope this helps!
Hey Kimmie! I'll give you my opinion on this question and Elyse may want to add to it, we both did SOR 1 so we can't speak from experience of Religion and Peace. Elyse does know the content though ;D
Essentially, though I understand the rationale, my opinion is that your teacher is mistaken. The HSC markers CANNOT be biased about anything in SOR, especially something like that. You should write about whatever religious tradition(s) suits your style and your preferences!! Fair enough if one of them is a little easier, or suited the question a bit better, or whatever. But under no circumstances would you be prejudiced against for using Islam in the Religion and Peace section, and if you were, then you'd have grounds for a massive appeal, and the marker responsible would not enjoy their summer holiday ;)
(If I can jump in here) Hi Kimmie, i'm an SOR2 student studying the same topic at the moment, with an upcoming assessment task on religion and peace in Christianity and Islam! Judging by what my teacher (SOR2 HSC Marker) has told me, Islam is definitely a great religion to use however you should STAY AWAY from the issue of terrorism as Islam is a religion of peace. Instead focus on the 5 pillars and submission to Allah/tawakkul as a means by which the adherent can formulate a closer bond to the creator and thereby achieve peace. Once more, it is highly recommended to stay away from terrorism as it is a very touchy subject and it is extremely hard to use it without sounding biased, so stick to the core Islamic beliefs and organisations that encompass these beliefs to achieve higher marks :)
Hope this helps!
Thankyou! will definitely use both of your advice and stick to what im comfortable doing to get better marks :)
this is so wonderful, since you have studied A'isha, what is does the best responses look like for her contribution and impact ?
i have some difficulty with answering a 4 and 5 marker. i have given many responses to my teacher how have not really gotten detailed feedback.
Ive made a differrnt thread for this already, but in just in case one has something here to bring to the table..
Has anyone got any Rabi'a al-Addiwiyya or sufism notes (rabi'a = female sufi significant person for islam)
*says so hopefully* :D
If so, can you let me know asap or post it in either this thread or the thread i have made? Thanks!
Hey :D Can someone explain what ecumenical movements are/where they apply?? I don't at all remember learning it :-\
Thanks!!
I can go into a bit more detail about some examples if you like? ;D
Yes please!! I actually don't know anything about it hahah
Hi Elyse,
Just wondering what your recommendation or view is on preparing one depth study specifically for the extended response, and the other depth study specifically for the shorter answer responses.
DO NOT DO THIS!! AVOID THIS AT ALL COSTS!!
Hi Elyse,
Just wondering what your recommendation or view is on preparing one depth study specifically for the extended response, and the other depth study specifically for the shorter answer responses.
Hi Elyse,
Just wondering what your recommendation or view is on preparing one depth study specifically for the extended response, and the other depth study specifically for the shorter answer responses.
Basically summarising all of the above points, but in case I add something fresh I'll type it:
If you feel more comfortable with all three strands of a particular religion, then why not make all of your practice essays about that religion so that you get the prep in, and really hone in on those skills for that religion? Sounds like a good idea to me! It only becomes dangerous when you walk into the territory of betting on which strand of the depth study will be asked, and then preparing a response for that. Not cool - you could fall flat on your face! It's better to become extremely well versed in your essay depth study all across the board, than it is to pick one area and fly with it. The same applies for the short answer! Better to know as much as you can widely, rather than only know specific things for one topic.
This is exactly what I was trying to say in the above post, just dont have the gift of words like elyse :DStudybuddy, young grass hopper *bows head*
Studybuddy, young grass hopper *bows head*
Young grass hopper? Lol, i would rather be a very hungry caterpillar (favourite childrens book of all time!)
I was wondering how would you structure a 20 mark integrated response?
thank you Jamon at my school the 20 mark integrated response is usually on Christianity
i was wondering what the guidelines is to ask for SOR 1 integrated response is like how many posts do i have to make to get it marked?
Quick query: I have trials coming up real soon. Way too soon.
And I'm doing SOR 2 Unit. So I have to prepare what, 9 or 10 essays?? It's pretty overwhelming! What would be your tips/advice for getting on top of your essays and being able to memorise all your sacred text quotes??
Not sure if this thread is for 2 Unit as well. But hopefully the same principles will apply.
Ty!
Hey there! Same principles definitely apply, but you have it worse than us ;)
There are a few ways to approach this. What I did (and what I recommend) is that you should plan ahead of time which religious tradition you will write about for each Section. Make it work for you! For example, I wrote really good Islam essays, not sure why to be honest. I just clicked with the content more. So, I always wrote my essays on Islam, and my short answers on Christianity. This is how I tailored my study (and you would just add Religion and Peace to that mix). It works well for giving you more focus!
Yeah I have heard of that strategy, however our teacher warned us off it as he thinks it is quite risky. Tbh the maths of how picking each essay works, and why it would be risky, does my head in... but I will probably focus on doing Christianity for the ext. responses regardless. Thanks so much for the tips!
i need help asap ! what is an ethical teaching for christianity and how would you answer a homosexulality response for a 4 marker :(
Hmmm, I would partially agree, but I don't think there is any risk in picking a tradition for the extended response section. I wrote about Islam really well! What is dangerous is picking an aspect to write an essay about (EG - significant person), because you can't predict the essay question. Picking the tradition is a little risky, for sure, but I personally think it is well worth it ;D
No worries at all! ;D
Hi lauradf36!
If you are taking SOR II then i would definitely consider choosing your two stronger traditions or 2 stronger areas (eg sig people and ethics) in detail for an essay. 800 words 4-6 pages!! The only reason i dont like number 2 as much is because sometimes you are asked to link sig person, place and ethics. But definitely have 1 you can write an essay on, 1 you can respond up to an 8 marker on, and one somewhere in between :)
Note: Even though I have used definitely dont just take my word for it. Im still a HSC student trying to do well in SOR II.
PS. If you are an SOR I student then only know one for an essay and one for Section II
If you're going to zero in for an essay make sure you know every aspect of the syllabus for that tradition and know it well. I find Islam easiest to write extended responses on (and Christianity the hardest @irony) so naturally play to your strengths
Hi lauradf36!
If you are taking SOR II then i would definitely consider choosing your two stronger traditions or 2 stronger areas (eg sig people and ethics) in detail for an essay. 800 words 4-6 pages!! The only reason i dont like number 2 as much is because sometimes you are asked to link sig person, place and ethics. But definitely have 1 you can write an essay on, 1 you can respond up to an 8 marker on, and one somewhere in between :)
Note: Even though I have used definitely dont just take my word for it. Im still a HSC student trying to do well in SOR II.
PS. If you are an SOR I student then only know one for an essay and one for Section II
Ok say you are doing three depth studies (this means 3 ethics, 3 people, 3 practices)
For eg ill do the ones i do
Judaism - Moses Maimonides, Sex Ethics, Synagogue Services. I know this in good enough detail to write an essay on. While I do have more for the other 2 than ethics, I can make some links to ethics.
Christianity - Paul of Tarsus, Bioethics, Marriage. I know bioethics really well, Paul of Tarsus i'd be able to make a section ii on, Marriage is shocking i only know my general knowledge. Ironically, Christianity is my worst one.
Islam - Sufism (bet you do A'isha here), Sex Ethics, Hajj. Hajj is good, sex ethics is all right, and Sufism is lacking a tad.
Religion and Peace- trial to be on world peace (what we got up fo on class)
Rel and Non Rel, Ab Sp, Post 1945.. Alright at.
No worries at all :D
I have actually found the Quran the easiest to get quotes from and Islam the tradition I can answer easiest just because it is so different to what i already know i think. Its so weird how it works and hard to explain but true
Judaism I dont have much trouble in, although categorising everything into conservative, orthodox and progressive can get confusing. Maybe this is why christianity is my weakest? Because there are so many denominations you could cover (esp seeing as im a catholic/anglican and we have to learn about orthodox, uniting and pentecostals)
Anyway i would find it hard to do two as "marriage" i would get muddled up, its bad enough have to do 2 lots of sex ethics lol
No I totally get what you mean! I definitely think it is more clearly different - personally I feel my knowledge isn't as in depth and I'm hesitant to say the wrong think :P But I'm sure you smash it!
oh ohkaaaaaaay ahha ! I'm so confused tho if you got a question like this what would talk about !
From within ONE of the following areas, identify ONE ethical teaching 2 AND its origin.
• Bioethics
• Environmental ethics • Sexual ethics
How does the ethical teaching identified in part (a)(i) guide adherents in their daily living?
That is completely dependent on the ethics that you do! However for this example I will be talking about Jewish Sex Ethics
The first one was a 2 marker was it not (2015 HSC?) so for 2 marks you just needed
The act of coitus interruptus, or anything that disrupts the natural path of semen to egg, is a Jewish teaching that originates from the Torah and Talmud. Any permanent sterilisation is considered wasting the seed and this is breaking jewish law as it is a mitzvah.
The second one i probably wont answer that well, but ill give it a shot:
Anything that disrupts the normal passage of semen to ova is regarded as coitus interruptus. This includes things such as the morning after pill, the rod, condoms, and a vasectomy/hysterectomy. Such things like this are prohibited under the Jewish Code. Furthermore, the wasting of the seed by such methods as masturbation is considered an abhorrent sin. This is effectively showed from the Torah (or Talmud?) which states "any hand that reaches below the navel shall be chopped off" and reminds adherents of the crime it is to perform masturbation. The Conservative and Progressive sects of Judaism may show more modern ways of interpreting the sacred texts than a traditional Orthodoxy would. These rules guide adherents in their daily living by dressing appropriately, not getting into sexual activity unless it is purely for reproductive purposes and ultimately who they marry. In conclusion, it is shown that the practice of coitus interruptus is entirely unacceptable for the Jewish population as it wastes the seed and potential life.
Thanks for that Jamon!!
I technically did have a scripture reference in the first one just forgot to point it out "wasting the seed" and an act of coitus interruptus is a term
Thanks for the feedback on the second response though!
#legend
This might be completely irrelevant but just to elaborate with a scriptural basis (for jewish sexual ethics)
In Judaism, sex is seen as a mitzvot when performed in the correct context of a marriage with the ultimate purpose of replacing the mother and father with children. Jewish law therefore prohibits the use of methods that inhibit the achievement of childbirth for selfish reasons. This ethical teaching is derived from the scriptural principles outlined in the story of Onan (Genesis 38:7‑10), son of Judah, who “spilled his seed on the ground” rather than assisting in procreation, going against the mitzvot "Be fruitful and multiply" (Genesis 1:28) and was duly punished by God. (with ethical teachings the main idea to reiterate is how they provide a model for living after each example - in judaism it generally links back to keeping the covenant).
(Then for 5+ markers the examiner often wants to see a variant and its specific impact) The Orthodox variant objects to physical forms of birth control such as condoms and diaphragms that “waste seed” as once more as this contradicts the ethical teachings set forth by God, compromising the initial covenant set out with Abraham. Further, this could cause financial struggle for those who cannot afford the birth control pill but wish to use contraception ie those who have already fulfilled the obligation to replace themselves with 2 children.
Hi there!
I was hoping someone could guide me through a band 6 essay structure (SOR 1). I have my SOR1 trials tomorrow and plan on doing Christianity for section 3. I was having a look at a section 3 question, (adherents within a religion express their beliefs through the performance of certain practices. These practices have significance for both the individual and the religious community. Q. Analyse the above statement, with reference for both the religious practice and a significant individual). How would I approach this question?
Thanks in advance.
Hey just a quick question on Christianity Bioethics
When does life begin? I know for Catholic it's at conception (and the idea of potential life), Orthodox is conception and Anglican is 10-14 days, but I'm not quite sure about the Uniting Church, I think it's at conception but someone else thinks it's 2 weeks.
Hi there!
I'm leaning towards doing my religion essay on Islam, however, if the question was based on all three aspects of the religion, would the main belief of Islam be submission to Allah? Then I would try to thread this belief through all the different aspects right?
I've been trying to take notes from Jamon's SOR essay guide, but am actually unclear on what the core belief of Islam would be - probably a good idea to know haha!
Thanks :)
Hey Bparker!
Submission to Allah is DEFINITELY a core belief of Islam since:
(a) Everything in a Muslim's life is centred around Allah
(b) its the first of the five pillars
(c) 'Islam' literally means 'submission'
So depending on the question that sounds like an awesome starting point for your essay! And you're totally right in saying that each aspect should be related back to this.
e.g. The Hajj pilgrimage is another pillar of Islam and is all about physically leaving your home to travel to Mecca to dedicate time to praising Allah and paying homage to the foundational stories and beliefs of Islam.
It's so cool that you're finding Jamon's guide useful! Post back if you have any more questions 8)
I can't believe I didn't know that Islam meant submission haha! I'm doing A'isha Bakar, sexual ethics and Hajj. In terms of linking to submission to Allah, would I talk about how sexual ethics are derived from the Qur'an and the Hadith, and hence when practicing these ethics, adherents are submitting to Allah and his teachings? Whereas for A'isha would I talk about how her translation of part of the Hadith meant Allah's teachings were preserved, allowing adherents to live their life by morals and ethics as outlined in the Hadith? I'm not particularly sure how else I would link it to A'isha, so any ideas would be greatly appreciated!
Thankyou so much for the quick response!!
YES, YES and YES: all those links/ideas sound awesome!
Also don't forget that A'isha pretty much dedicated her life to serving others (AKA serving Allah) and that she had a deep understanding of the Quran (Allah's word) from her witnessing heaps of Muhammad's revelations (and even being the catalyst for some of them)!
If you get a chance to actually write this killer essay, you should definitely post it up on the SOR marking thread to get some feedback ;D Keep up the good work!
Hi there!
I'm leaning towards doing my religion essay on Islam, however, if the question was based on all three aspects of the religion, would the main belief of Islam be submission to Allah? Then I would try to thread this belief through all the different aspects right?
I've been trying to take notes from Jamon's SOR essay guide, but am actually unclear on what the core belief of Islam would be - probably a good idea to know haha!
Thanks :)
Last minute question haha but does anyone have any idea on how you would structure a Christian environmental ethics essay, one that asked for its impact upon the lives of adherents? I'm at a loss, at the moment this is the best I have:
Paragraph 1 – Biblical Teachings
Paragraph 2 – Contemporary Issues and why Christian environmental ethics are relevant
Paragraph 3 – Contemporary issues and how Christians are solving it
But i really don't think this is a very good structure, as the last two paragraphs would be very similar :/ Anyone got any better ideas?
Thanks!
Hey! I think your structure works well, though perhaps a little bit forced if you follow me, doesn't quite flow. You could try a separate paragraph on 3 contemporary issues and integrate the impact on adherents throughout? So like, one on Issue A, one on Issue B, etc etc. I did this for my CSSA Trials (Islam - Sexual Ethics) and 100%'ed the exam, it's my preferred way (providing what I chat about next doesn't suit) to structure an SOR response ;D
Another option though: It's very different, so maybe not the best thing to tackle last minute. But, you can structure it around the key beliefs of Christianity? That link has an article I wrote on doing belief-focused responses, they can be really powerful, might be worth a read for you :D
Ahhhh okay awesome :) They seem like much better structures, I'll give them a go, though I am praying that this as a question doesn't crop up, would much rather a Paul of Tarsus essay, or one that I can incorporate all three.
Hey just a quick question on Christianity Bioethics
When does life begin? I know for Catholic it's at conception (and the idea of potential life), Orthodox is conception and Anglican is 10-14 days, but I'm not quite sure about the Uniting Church, I think it's at conception but someone else thinks it's 2 weeks.
Hey BParker! To add to Sarah's awesome responses, the core beliefs of Islam:
Tawhid: Belief in the Oneness of Allah
Malaika: Belief in Angels
Kutubullah: Belief in the Books of Allah (Qu'ran)
Rusul: Belief in the Prophets of Allah (Muhammad (pbuh)
Qadr: Beliefs in Free Will/Predestination
Akhira: Belief in the Day of Judgement
All of these should be reasonably easy to link to your 3 aspects of Islam! I did almost exactly your options too, just Friday Prayer instead of Hajj, I'll see if I can dig up my study notes to post on the site! ;D can't believe they aren't already there tbh, my core notes are there ;D
Thankyou so much Jamon, this reply + sarah's replies + you're SOR guide saved my butt in my exam today - especially the essay, I felt like I was flying through it thanks to you two!
Thankyou so much Jamon, this reply + sarah's replies + you're SOR guide saved my butt in my exam today - especially the essay, I felt like I was flying through it thanks to you two!
Ok urgent SOR 2 question: How to study for religion and peace? My trial exam is tomorrow. I have notes but I don't how to make an essay on it, or what kind of essays to prepare - can they pick from any of the dot points??
Hi Laurad!
Since CSSA SOR2 has passed i'll see if i can help you out!
For religion and peace you want 2 solid essays first of all - 1 on world peace and one on inner peace. I'm not sure what 2 religions you focused on, but for myself and most schools i know we did christianity and islam.
If you haven't done an essay on inner/world peace by now, my best advice is to get down the principal teachings of each religion regarding peace and how each offers the individual a way to achieve inner peace.
For Example:
In Christianity Christ acts as a guide for inner peace through his model as a perfect Christian in the New Testament.
Scripture: Blessed are the peacemakers (Matthew 5:9)
In Islam Allah is the only source of peace and thus through submission and adherence to the 5 pillars of Islam individuals can achieve inner peace
Of course, to achieve a band 5/6 you will definitely need scripture references to support your arguments, maybe 1 per paragraph? I'm sure you've got some from classwork :)
For world peace, you really need examples of movements/events organisations that contribute to world peace, maybe try and slot in some scripture from the inner peace section aswell?
Examples of World Peace:
Christianity
Pacem in Terris
Pax Christi
Islam
Muslim Peace Fellowship
Muslim Aid Australia
If you're struggling on content, I would recommend this resource:
http://portal.waverley.nsw.edu.au/library/sor/11_religion_peace/index.html
Otherwise, happy studies :)
Ok urgent SOR 2 question: How to study for religion and peace? My trial exam is tomorrow. I have notes but I don't how to make an essay on it, or what kind of essays to prepare - can they pick from any of the dot points??
Thank you. Mildly freaking out but I just found that site too, and it's fantastic! Our teacher did not tell us how to study for this AT ALL :-\
Can definitely relate! That doesn't mean you can't do well though :)
Like Sarah said, the scope is really small and, realistically, the question (especially since its a trial paper) will be taken from the learn to section.
Keep in mind hat this unit is solely essay based - meaning you don't need to overload yourself with copious amounts of content and examples, just a few for each (teachings, inner and world peace)! What i'm getting at is don't stress! Just know the essential aspects of each component with 3 solid arguments for each - study smart not hard :)
Just pray they don't ask for 1 religious tradition, that would be very unfortunate...
Best of luck ;D ;D ;D
It's the CSSA trial paper too, so I'm worried it's going to be something really mean, like world peace in one religious tradition! :-\ Just gotta keep swimming like nemo I guess.
They can definitely ask you on one, though that would be really mean :/ . It's a tough section no doubt, but you'll smash it shark bait hoo ha ha 8)
Thanks guys! These are some great tips. Hopefully I will be able to cram enough quotes in my memory to make it through tomorrow :P
Well I made it through! I found I knew more than I had expected and my animal exam instincts kicked in! Although I couldn't remember some of my quotes, I definitely had enough points for an essay, so hopefully all this cramming payed off :)
Well I made it through! I found I knew more than I had expected and my animal exam instincts kicked in! Although I couldn't remember some of my quotes, I definitely had enough points for an essay, so hopefully all this cramming payed off :)
Any tips if you suck at multiple choice? :(
Any tips if you suck at multiple choice? :(
Thanks guys. I have always struggled with multiple choice for some reason! The ones I find hardest are the ones with statistics. No matter how much content you study, there could be some random census statistic they want you to know that you don't :/
Thanks guys. I have always struggled with multiple choice for some reason! The ones I find hardest are the ones with statistics. No matter how much content you study, there could be some random census statistic they want you to know that you don't :/
Hi there :) Could someone help me out with a definition for 'living religious tradition'?
By any chance can someone tell me what are the main differences between a Jewish Marriage and a Christian Marriage?
By any chance can someone tell me what are the main differences between a Jewish Marriage and a Christian Marriage?
In my understanding, Jewish marriage is more centred on rituals & symbolism in the ceremony, whereas Christian marriage is about the creation of the marriage relationship itself...
hi elyse!
this is about the revision lecture that's going to be happening next month. I've signed up for the studies of religion lecture for the first time. I do one unit religion and was wondering if it would be possible for you to structure the lecture so that the one units may be able to leave a bit earlier rather than sit through the 2 unit content. I would really like to hear your tips and tricks for the exam as we haven't spoken much about that at school.
hope you don't mind and I hope and don't sound demanding or anything.
thankyoouu :)
hi elyse!
this is about the revision lecture that's going to be happening next month. I've signed up for the studies of religion lecture for the first time. I do one unit religion and was wondering if it would be possible for you to structure the lecture so that the one units may be able to leave a bit earlier rather than sit through the 2 unit content. I would really like to hear your tips and tricks for the exam as we haven't spoken much about that at school.
hope you don't mind and I hope and don't sound demanding or anything.
thankyoouu :)
Hey Kavinila! So happy to hear you'll be coming along, I hope you enjoy Elyse's lecture!! Even though it's for SOR1/2 students, only SOR1 relevant content is covered in our lectures, so you have nothing to worry about there :) Elyse's lecture in July (you can download the slides here) had a whole bunch of tips for study, the exam etc, I bet there will be more coming your way this time too! ;D
Hey there! Thanks for the suggestion! I won't be covering much 2u stuff at all - it's easier to focus on the common denominator which is the One Unit stuff. There might only be able 10 minutes of focus on the 2u stuff all together, and that's because I don't want to bore the 1u students, but also because most of the 2u students won't get to their 2 unit specific studies until the end of next year, so no point me going over them now! I can't wait to see you there, please introduce yourself! I'd love to see a face from the forums :)
can someone explain the Christian Environmental Ethics? i always get them confused with the Jewish environmental ethics
Hello :) I might be able to help a bit (ie. show you a paragraph of an essay I wrote - received 20/20 overall). I highlighted in red the things that I think are the most important/main points.
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Theres probably a whole lot more you could talk about that I missed, but hopefully this helps you get started/clears some things up! I did Islam not Judaism as my other depth study, so I don't know how to differentiate them for you, but either way I hope this was useful! Good luck for the HSC xx
Mabo, Wik and Native Title? I don't understand it honestly
i was just curious on what exactly in Reconciliation and what are some examples of it?
Anyone doing baptism for christianity? Need some help in regards to the significance for the individual and comm. as well as (because they are most likely to do an integrated response this year. Yay :-\) some links between it Paul of Tarsus and Bioethics? Cheers.
Also if anyone has notes on Rabi'a Al-Addiwiyya (i know what youre thinking, whos her :P) that would also be great. Sure we are the only school in NSW doing Rabi'a as our sig. person (ISLAM)
Hey!
I do SOR 2 and I struggle with the core HSC topic 'Religion and Peace'. I was wondering if anybody has or can direct me to some helpful study notes on this topic.
Thanks!
How do we figure out which religion we would want to write about in the long essay and then the short answers?
how did you guys revise for religion?
With the 20 mark essay is there a particular structure that we have to follow to ensure we get 20/20?
For baptism I have a few points I can share :)
Individual:
- for most denominations that practice paedo-baptism (e.g. Catholic and Anglican Church) it marks the beginning of a relationship with God
- for Catholics baptism grants the adherent eternal life and salvation
- the ceremony itself is a dedication to God and gives thanks for Jesus' death and resurrection
- for denominations where credo-baptism is practiced (e.g. Seventh Day Adventist Church) it cements a relationship with God which is deepened through bible study and prayer
- grants the adherent with formal church membership and a sense of belonging to the church community
Community:
- brings the church community together in worship
- reminds each person that witnesses the event to reflect on their own baptism and recommit to God
- involves the community in the raising of the child to have strong Christian values
In terms of linking the three aspects together, often the beliefs and core notions of Christianity (learnt in the Prelim course) are good to focus on to connect everything. I can't think of anything specific off the top of my head though.
I don't have any notes on Rabi'a Al-Addiwiyya but hopefully someone will jump in and be able to help you out soon :D
Thanks for that ssarahj!! Dont bet on anyone coming forward for Rabi'a notes though, ive been asked for 6 months and still no response :/
Hello. Since I have 3 exams before Religion and Religion is basically just theory... Any tips on how to study for religion as well as stuudying other subjects. Because I havent being paying much attention to Religion lately... Thank You :)
Also I do Zen Buddhism, but it does have much info but not as well, but its really easy, do you prefer writing about it if the 20 mark essay asks or not?
Hey there nibblez16!
Okay, so with religion, to me, it was about learning facts. I just went through my notes continuously until I had lots and lots committed to memory! I did as many past multiple choice questions as I could possibly find - they actually recycle questions with a slightly different spin fairly often! So that's definitely a point of call.
As for your essay, I think it is important that you choose what you can talk the most about. I definitely see the appeal of talking about the easiest thing because it'll be easy to organise your thoughts and arguments. Totally! But, I think that you need to choose whatever has the richest discussion and variety of points for your essay. I ran out of things to say with my Baptism essay in the HSC and I did have a bit of regret about it. I chose it because it was the simpler of the two. I think it would've been best for me to take the more complicated one just so that I opened myself up to discussion to showcase my ideas better! :)
Alright! Thank You so much :)
I just have problems with Christianity because its the hardest topic I find to learn about... But how many pages or words should a 20 mark essay be?
did you go in prepared essays ?
Does anyone have or a link to the 2012 multiple choice SOR 2 Answers?
I can only find question 11 answered.
http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/hsc_exams/hsc2012exams/pdf_doc/studies-of-religion-marking-guide-12.pdf
I think this is it :)
I must have been on the wrong post.. https://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/hsc_exams/hsc2012exams/pdf_doc/studies-of-religion-hsc-sample-answers-12.pdf
Which are your chosen religions for Religion and Peace? We don't seem to have any online, although we do have Christianity and Islam covered in the notes in the "shop" tab - but if time is of the essence, I can try find some online sources for you. Just let me know what traditions! :)
Sorry I probably should've included that in my first question haha but yeah my topics are Christianity and Islam.
Hey, thanks for this great forum!
I'm not sure if this question has been asked, but what's the best way to structure a religion and peace essay? Should each body paragraph be driven by peace teachings, or should I focus a paragraph on a variety of teachings and then another on the work of an NGO (for a world peace question)?
Thanks :D
Hey cenzotto! I found it WAY easier to have a paragraph on the peace teachings first and then a paragraph on what the religion is actually doing for world peace. Then I would recommend you still refer to the teachings throughout your world peace paragraph, so basically connecting the two things together. This structure would work for inner peace as well. My Trial question was about world peace in two traditions so my structure went:
Introduction
P1 - Christianity peace teachings
P2 - Christianity world peace contributions
P3 - Buddhism peace teachings
P4 - Buddhism world peace contributions
Conclusion
Some people prefer to organise their paragraphs into themes etc. and have the peace teachings in every paragraph, however I found this plain stressful, especially when I am trying to memorise content and then write it out logically under pressure, so do whatever is easiest for you!
Also make sure you have more than one example of contributions to world peace for each religion, just in case you need to beef up your essay a bit more. Hope this helps! :)
Hey this may be a weird place to ask this but when doing a past paper I came across this question
How does ONE Islamic bioethics, influence the lives of adherents?
can anyone help me out? I understand islamic bioethics but im confused about influencing adherents
Hey this may be a weird place to ask this but when doing a past paper I came across this question
How does ONE Islamic bioethics, influence the lives of adherents?
can anyone help me out? I understand islamic bioethics but im confused about influencing adherents
Hey jozzl, this is actually the perfect place to ask this!
So when a question talks about "influencing adherents" its basically asking:
'How does following the bioethical teachings of Islam impact on their lives and how they live in the world?'.
This includes the choices and reasoning they use to navigate bioethical issues like IVF, abortion etc.
For example, say an Islamic person had a terminal illness, was in immense pain and came across euthanasia as an option. According to Islamic ethical teachings the person would be influenced to not partake in euthanasia because Allah is the only one that can determine when a person's life begins and ends.
So when you're answering this you still include all the usual content/quotes, its just reframing your wording to suit the question!
Post back if you need clarification :) :)
Does it ask for a bioethical teaching? Or an example of a bioethical issue? Most likely, it was the first! But let me know if not!
Yes it was the first, the question just asked for the previous ethical issue you spoke about in the question before this one, which was Islamic Bioethics. It was a 5 marker so I did address euthanisa and organ donation, would it be best that i talk about two in an exam or one extensively?
I also had dinner and looked back at how I answered this question if I was writing about Christianity and it made a lot more sense to me, Thank you for your help and Sarah's too!
how did you guys revise for religion?
http://mcq.bostes.nsw.edu.au/course/higher-school-certificate/studies-of-religion/
As well as what Jamon has suggested, I use this to practice multiple choice questions!!
Sorry to ask yet another question but should i prepare both my Christianity and Islamic answers for all answers. I usually do Islam for bioethics because Im not great with it for Christanity and I'm not really confident with the significant person for Islam but I know it really well for Christianity. Is it better than I know both well or stick to this method?
That said, you can know one better than the other if you want to. I prepared for Islam more thoroughly than I did for Christianity, because I knew I would use Islam for my essay ;DThank you!!
hello, i was just looking at the 2011 paper, for religion and the 20 marker on the religious tradition ' some religions emphasise justice, while others emphasis compassion'? what does this mean ???? as in what would we talk about with a question like this ? any help or suggestions!
Hey guys so my main concern is i always write ugly intros which drags my mark down. I have written one for this question, "Explain how sacred texts from TWO religious traditions guide individuals towards achieving inner peace" any feedback would be great. (yall can be brutal, kill me pls)
I would start by using a sentence that combines both religions - the question asks for both so I think it's best to put them on an even platform for comparison, and then go into describing them individually.
Christianity guides adherents towards achieving inner peace through emulating Jesus’ life and ministry as outlined in the New Testament. As Jesus is the ultimate model of peace through his agape love and forgiving nature, Christians emulate his ministry through peaceful relations with others and with themselves. Excellent! Thus, Jesus' commandment of love in "love thy neighbour" and "(love your) enemies" reinforces the intrinsic understanding that forgiveness and manifesting Godliness in your life is intrinsic to foster inner peace. Comparatively, Islam guides individuals in achieving inner peace through a constant remembrance of Allah and submitting to his will by following the Quran and the Hadith. The internal struggle with one’s nafs connotes a ‘greater’ jihad by rejecting “the short enjoyment of this world” (An-Nisa) and “enjoin[ing] what is good (Muhammad PBUH).” Therefore, as Muslims are promised a “great reward” in the afterlife for their worldly struggles, it fosters a sense of purpose and tawakkul within their hearts that guides individuals towards achieving inner peace. Thus, their respective sacred texts, act as motivators to a significant extent for bringing about inner peace.
***also, for religion and peace essays, is it necessary to state that the sacred texts promote peace but the misinterpretations have led to conflict or should i just leave that out
hey guys, how would you structure an significant person essay - I'm doing jewish feminism right ? so can i do
parra 1 - development
parra 2 - expression
parra 3 - effect
SOS - my friend and I are confused as the the difference between DESCRIBE and DEMONSTRATE questions in terms of the significant practise study. Eg. we are looking at Baptism and want to know what to include specifically in a 5 marker "Describe your significant practise" style question, because we can't figure out how much info is too much info for only 5 marks. In my trials I got marked down for not being succinct enough in these sections, but when we are "describing" should we be linking back to core beliefs, or do we save that for the 'demonstrate' 15 marker questions?
Hopefully that sort-of makes sense. Please can someone help explain??
Thanks :) :)
SOS - my friend and I are confused as the the difference between DESCRIBE and DEMONSTRATE questions in terms of the significant practise study. Eg. we are looking at Baptism and want to know what to include specifically in a 5 marker "Describe your significant practise" style question, because we can't figure out how much info is too much info for only 5 marks. In my trials I got marked down for not being succinct enough in these sections, but when we are "describing" should we be linking back to core beliefs, or do we save that for the 'demonstrate' 15 marker questions?
Hopefully that sort-of makes sense. Please can someone help explain??
Thanks :) :)
Hi :)
I was looking at the notes from the marking centre from 2014 in regards to a 4 marker that asked for the significant practice to be described.
They wrote: Candidates need to improve in these areas:
- describing the ritual rather than giving an overview of the practice
What exactly do they mean by this? I thought when describing the practice, we discuss the general processes involved in the ritual. I feel like this basically is an overview of the practice, so I'm not sure what the markers meant by this.
I interpret this as an overview being key features, why its important, its relation to beliefs; little bits on everything you've done about Baptism. Description is like "Yep, this is what Baptism is. This happens, and then this happens, and then this happens, and then this happens, and this is why that happens." That's my take on it anyhow ;DThank you for that (and happy birthday by the way!) :)
Thank you for that (and happy birthday by the way!) :)
So if we were asked to outline baptism for three or so marks, would we just identify the main aspects of the ritual (e.g water and oil) rather than describing the entire process step by step for a describe question? Should a connection be made to beliefs or the significance of the practice for an outline question?
Careful not to get too caught up in significant symbols in the practice, like the water and oil. I think it is very important to identify the significant beliefs expressed, or at the least, make some comment on it being a central rite in Christianity. By all means, the water and oil are good things to talk about. But, for a three marker, I'd be more inclined to identify the importance to the religion as a whole, followed by the significance it has for the individual and community (or just adherents in general) and then a sentence that highlights some of the rituals within, like the water, oil, prayer, etc. Three sentences, maybe four, just like that, is ticking all of the boxes :)
Alright, thank you for that :). In a way it seems like we just outline the most important parts from each of the three dot points in just a couple of sentences.
Exactly right! Obviously, if the question asks more specifically of you one, then give that one emphasis. But if it's asking you to outline the practice, just pick and choose from the dot points :)
The best way to lift your game from waffle to articulate is by linking it to principal beliefs - so if you're ever not sure where to go, that's probably the best way!
Should quotes be used for a 3 mark question? For trials I used one or two short quotes for a 4 mark question, but I'm not sure about 3 markers.
Would you use the word "sin" in an Judaism essay or nah?
Is 2.5 handwritten pages enough for a 20 marker in sor1? I only did two examples but pretty in depth and it took me about 28 minutes.
When describing a practice, is it necessary to reference principal beliefs in detail or should the focus be on the process?
Is 2.5 handwritten pages enough for a 20 marker in sor1? I only did two examples but pretty in depth and it took me about 28 minutes.
What are the actual ethical principles for Islamic bioethics?
My teacher said:
1. Human beings are created in the best composition
2. Humanity accept's Allah's entrusting them with a body and soul for earthly life
3. Humanity is given the capacity to learn and reflect on the universe and Allah
but I don't really understand them/other resources are different?
Is 2.5 handwritten pages enough for a 20 marker in sor1? I only did two examples but pretty in depth and it took me about 28 minutes.
SOR I and II both have the same essay expectations. And my teacher, who has been a HSC marker since the beginning of time (she probably witnessed the coming of jesus no word of a lie ;D) has always said 4-6 pages. Aim for 3 pages and 1 line if you want. But at least start a second booklet, even if you sre not going to complete it. What the markers dont want to admit, or dont realise, is that there is a subconscious tick of the box when they see more than one booklet (3 pages).
So my advice: 4 pages if small handwriting, 6 if big. But although I am nothing to go off seeing as SOR II is not my strongest subject I can write 4-4.5 big handwritten pages and get all the info I need to down.
Just as a quick note before my questionnaire, BOSTES expects 800 words.
But you can only know the true answer to this. Ask yourself these questions:
1) Is my handwriting big or small?
2) Do I write fast or not?
3) What have I written for similar essays in the past?
4) How much time do I allow myself? (I always encourage spending 40 mins on your essay instead of 35, and knocking 5 off the multichoice)
5) How much time do I spend planning? (1 min, 5 min etc)
6) How much do I know I can write in the actual writing time I have?
(Q4 - Q5)
7) Do I tend to get straight to the info, or do I prefer to reword the question three times before attempting to answer it? (Lol, I'm guilty of this sometimes.. :P)
Soz for the questionnaire, but you really need to know yourself how much you can write in a given amount of time. Its a skill that you need to learn. The aim of the game is to write as much as you can, as quick as you can (with it still making sense and being legible of course). Yes, definitely quality over quantity but 6 pages of half baked ideas looks a lot better than a page and a half essay.
Hope this helps and sorry for the extended response! :P
I'd agree with what your teacher has suggested.
Also: The value of life. This kind of just encompasses all of the above. So #1 is talking about humans as a perfect creation, they shouldn't really be altered or tainted, for Allah has created them perfectly. It looks to the principal beliefs of the religion, #2, because it is a belief in the trust of Allah and his plans for life and after life. Whereas #3 is more about the autonomy of humans to live life within Allah's plans (this is, in some ways, a source of msytery in the religion - where is the balance between autonomy and Allah's predetermined route of life?)
To summarise it all: The value of human creation and it's capacity. Basically saying, human life is extremely valued for it is perfectly composed, Allah has a path to be trusted, yet humans also have autonomy and capacity to make decisions.
You can have different wording for the ethics, which is where you've probably seen discrepancy. But this is the simplest way to look at it, I think! Does this make sense? Or clear as mud? :P
I'm still confused as to the first two - don't they mean the same thing?
I normally set out my essays like
1. Explain the principle teaching eg human beings are created in the best composition
2. Sources and example (eg euthanasia)
3. Significance for community/individual
I'm struggling to connect individual teachings to the issues I've looked at (euthanasia & abortion). Which issues do you think best relate to each teaching?
Should we refer to God as Yahweh in Judaism and Allah and Islam? Can we do a combination of God & these specific names?
The first one is saying: Allah created all humans perfectly. So it's talking about the actual physical creation of a human - the physical existence. In Christianity, they say all humans are made in the image of God. It's that same idea - physically, people are made divinely. The second one is about trusting in Allah's plans. So it's less about the physical existence and condition, and more about life's progression and choices. Allah has created people wonderfully (point number one) and has plans for these people that need to be trusted (point number two). Does that make any sense?
Are you struggling to connect the ethical teachings to the issues? Keep in mind - your two contemporary issues where you apply the ethics, don't need to really compliment each other - they can contrast and show different teachings if you like. They don't have to connect exactly, because they will be linked by bringing it back to ethics at all. So for abortion (I think after 120 days since conception it is not permissible? I'm a bit rusty on that), you might say that it contravenes the ethical teaching that Allah has a plan to be trusted. Euthanasia follows the same vein - it is using one's autonomy in a way that doesn't follow Allah's plan (again, ethical teaching number two). You'd relate these to the principal beliefs as much as possible too - Al-Qadr relates most clearly here, in my opinion! And of course, everything relates to Tawhid - the oneness of Allah - Allah's integrity and greatness is always respected in ethical teachings.
Ethics are tricky to understand, you need to break it down. Start with where the teachings come from, then what the teachings are, then link them to the principal beliefs, then talk about how they may guide the adherent, and then, apply them to contemporary issues. You really have to understand it all in that order for it to make sense as a wholesome structure! :)
I don't think it's a necessity, but I think an embedded quote adds a lot of sophistication to your work. It could be something as simple as referring to the Commandment of Love, for example.
Thank you!
In terms of the expression of beliefs within a religion, is it fine that I've always focused upon the principal beliefs from the preliminary course rather than any other beliefs of the religion?
Thank you!
In terms of the expression of beliefs within a religion, is it fine that I've always focused upon the principal beliefs from the preliminary course rather than any other beliefs of the religion?
Q. 11 (2012)
How have religious traditions in Australia given support to the process of Aboriginal reconciliation?
In class we only learnt about Christianity in relation to reconciliation. However in the sample answer they referenced all the major religions... do you think this is necessary?
Hii, how long should we spend on each section? Recommended?
Hii, how long should we spend on each section? Recommended?
hey guys so for the essay questions, can we give a quote and write (Quran) or (Hadith) near it without stating any names or numbers or do we have to go like (Surah Fatihah) or (Quran 2:24)?
Hey! It's totally a matter of preference, but I always did:
Multiple Choice: 5 minutes
Question 11: 5 minutes
Section 2: 30 minutes
Section 3: 50 minutes
Depends where your strengths lie ;D
Hey! It's totally a matter of preference, but I always did:
Multiple Choice: 5 minutes
Question 11: 5 minutes
Section 2: 30 minutes
Section 3: 50 minutes
Depends where your strengths lie ;D
Okay cool!!
One more thing, for a 20 marker we should have a minimum of 2-3 pages?
So it would be the same for SOR II?
On top of the others you have suggested obviously. Or would we go about it differently?
Thanks again whoever helps :)
2-3 pages is a really solid minimum to aim for, anything less and you probably won't have gone into enough depth. If you been preparing and actually know your content, you'll have noticed that you end up knowing more than you'll ever have time to write. So give yourself the best chance for marks by writing as much relevant and awesome stuff that you have time for! Good luck! :)
Hello. I am sort of confused for the 2015 question on religion and non-religion. What would it exactly mean by social responsibility and how do we know what to apply?
Hey!
For social responsibility you're going to be talking about the belief system's values around their responsibility to help the less fortunate and basically make their society a better place. This includes contributing to social justice issues, equality, politics and even a general sense of community and belonging.
So the actual "answers" will depend on which religious and non-religious belief system you've chosen to talk about. Since the key word of the question is 'Compare' you should identify both the similarities and differences between the two. For example:
Christianity:
God calls Christians to make positive change in the world and "love your neighbour" (Matthew 12:31) which is seen through the contribution of charities such as St. Vincent de Paul (Catholic Church) and The Salvation Army (Salvation Army Church)
Humanism:
Since human beings are believed to be the highest form of intelligence in existence there is a strong emphasis on being positive members of society for the betterment of humanity. This is seen through organisations such as the Council of Australian Humanist Societies which lobbies the Australian government in regard to political issues such as gender and marriage equality.
So both worldviews have a strong sense of social responsibility, its just that their reasoning behind their contributions are different. :) :)
Hi, just wondering what is the difference between the contribution of the significant person and the impact of the significant person?
Thank you!
The way the syllabus suggests you divide it is:
-Contribution to the development of the religion
-Contribution to the expression of the religion.
Together, they make the IMPACT on the religion :) So, no difference so to say, but rather that "impact" is broader and encompasses the above two :)
Development - the way the religion spread, grew, split, etc
Expression - prayer/devotion types, traditions, etc
:)
after quoting the stimulus (if its a statement) once completely, is it okay to refer to it as "the statement" thereafter? or do we have to write it out each time?
Hey!
For the short responses, if they ask for the contributions of a significant individual in one of the questions, followed by the next one asking for the impacts the individual had, how would we go about doing this (since they're in essence the same). Do we identify in the first one and then elaborate in the second?
Hi there, just wondering how much am I expected to write for SOR1 section 2,for 3 mark and 6 mark questions?
The contribution and impacts are not the same.
To put an example out there take Paul of Tarsus from Christianity.
His contribution (what he did in his life) - he established churches, wrote letters etc
His impact (to the development and expression of Chr) - he turned Christianity from a small jewish sect into a new worldwide faith, and his letters make up the basis of the new testament.
This is where knowing your syllabus comes into play!!!!
Look at this tonight its really easy to distinguish between the two of them once you know :)
Goodluck for tomorrow's exam!!!
I understand, but would we need to quickly say the contributions then jump straight into the impacts for the second question? Or is it already accounted for?Thanks :) :P 3 hours of
Cheers, and good luck with SOR2! :P
Hi,
I was just wondering if anyone knows if the HSC 2017 has to learn 2011 or 2016 census data for the HSC???
I'm just confused because my teacher said we study 2011 data until april 2017 when the 2016 data is released???
Thanks
Hey guys. I'm stressing out because we were given an assessment on new age religions. I picked scientology. The assessment is we have to right a report on the second dot point in the syllabus on the right hand side [rise of materliasm, ethical etc] but also we have to debate with one of the teachers in front of the class. They represent a religious tradition whilew e speak out on our new age religion. The thing is I don't even know what to wear, which is part of the marking criteria and don't know how to prepare. ALong with that, we have to answer four questions that are 5 marks closed book. I know, so fun.
This isn't exactly a content related question, but one about when best to drop to SOR1 from SOR2. My SOR2 class is starting Judaism tomorrow, with our assessment the day after. I'm pretty sure our teacher said we will be focusing on The Hassidim, but SOR1 will be studying Moses Maimonides (I think). Either way, it'll be two different studies. I was planning on sticking to 2 unit until the half yearlies, and then dropping down to 1 unit so that all work for the rest of the year would have been covered. Only problem is, I'll have covered different content from 1 unit and will probably struggle to learn a second contribution. Would it be best to drop down immediately, or to wait until the half yearly exams finish up?
It's probably worth mentioning that I'll only gain study periods after this drop.
Thanks :)
Hey Thebarman! From what you've said it sounds like, if you are definitely dropping anyway, probably best to do it immediately! That way you don't learn any 'useless content' so to speak ;D
That said, any reason why you are definitely dropping? If you were planning on getting to Half Yearlies and finishing most of the content for the subject, why not hang in a little longer and sit the exam for the subject? The extra unit could come in handy after all :)
Hey Jamon!
Alright, that sounds like a good idea. I was mainly sticking to this class because we were working through the content at a manageable pace, and because our teacher gives fantastic resources. I'll stay in the class for the assessment, but drop after that.
I'm dropping so I'll have 11 units in total. I'm happy with the rest of my subjects and don't really want to drop any of them. I've done well in SOR2 and enjoyed it, but I'd feel more comfortable with an extra unit under my belt when I get to the HSC exams. There would be less to worry about, and more time could be spent on other classes.
Oh! What a cool assessment! Sorry, I know you are probably hating on it, but it's nice to see something different for a change, aha :P
I think it's utterly bizarre that they are marking you based on what you wear though, I see the point but it's a little weird ??? I don't even know! Smart casual maybe? Maybe like what you'd wear to a job interview? :)
On preparation, you literally just need to know your New Age Religion inside and out; know what they believe, why they believe it, what they practice, what are the teachings, how did it start. All that stuff. That, and prepare some arguments you'll be making in the debate. I'm assuming you'll just be debating the 'benefits' of your religion or something similar, think about some points you may make. Think about some possible counter-arguments your teacher could make, and how you could shut them down.
To start, you really just need to be reading a lot about Scientology. Really build a solid base of knowledge! :)
Thanks for your advice! I was stressed but know makes sense. I just wanted to ask about reliable sources for scientology. The problem is a lot of the research and readings I am doing inform me that apparently scientology is on aliens whos sould were brought to earth, and there was a volcana blah blah blah. The scientology website doesn't help out much but I don't know where to look. Thanks guys!
Thank you so much for that website! Just saved my life!! And for counter arguements, the teachers are representing any of the five major religious traditions. I didn't think of searching debates but now I'll look around. 8)
Hi ;D I was wondering if anyone knew what the age of aquarius is. Its a new age movement but I am unsure on what they believe in or promote. Thanks 8)
This is really coincidental that you asked this - I had no idea what it was until yesterday when I was researching new age movements and astrology! So, from what I know (and I don't know a lot, I just researched until my curiosity was satiated), it is part of the astrological new age movement. Depending who you ask, we are either in the age of Aquarius or entering it. Most people believe we are among it. It has a lot to do with the Zodiacs. So, every 2160 years, we move into a new zodiac year. The way that the "year" is calculated is actually quite mathematical, but I shan't be acting like I understand that lol. Astrologists believe that the zodiac years can affect humanity and civilisations, by seeing the rise and fall of society. It is largely attributed to the new age of Aquarius that the Industrial Revolution, American Civil War, and discovery of electricity are products. The age of Aquarius, to most astrologists, came in the 1800s. It's been colloquialised by referring to the hippie times in the 60s and 70s as the Aquarius Age, but this really doesn't have a lot to do with astrology, it's more of a hijacked understanding. Aquarius is the house of the woman, so historically, the two have matched. Women's rights have been put on the global agenda in huge ways in the 20th and 21st century. So, it isn't a new age movement in itself, but part of the astrological understanding of the new age. :)
SOR 1 students do not need to know this! I just thought I should throw that out there in case someone is scrolling through panicking :')
Can't believe you found out this information yesterday, and I had issues with it today! Thanks so much. SOrry for being annoying, but do you know any reliable sites for age of aquarius or how I could find them?That's not annoying! I find this stuff really interesting! You'd be best looking at astrology overall, as the Age of Aquarius is just one aspect of that. The most helpful site that I came across was this one but this one also has some cool stuff. Are you researching this for an assignment or is it just for study notes? :)
Thanks again!! :)
Yeah, its for my assignment. The thing was that the teacher changed my religion to age of aquarius because too many people were doing scientology. Thanks for the sites, I checked them out and they cover a lot of information!!
Hiii. So I'm just touching up on my notes for bioethics in judaism and my teachers have emphasised the impact of the rulings on both the adherents as individuals AND as a community. The adherents part is no prob, but when talking about the implications that it has for the jewish community, what would you say for, per say, Abortion as the bioethical issue? thanks!
Hey there! It gets interesting when we look at ethics for the community. Personally, I found that my notes were more vague for this part because a lot of it is just repeating what you've said is the importance for the individual, except on a larger scale. So, ethics are important because they are a code of conduct that binds the community together, it unites them although it can also cause discussion. Ethical rulings are also important for the community because it ties the present Jewish community with the past Jewish communities: the sources of ethics remain the same.
Speaking more specifically about bioethical issues, we can look at concepts like abortion actively affecting the community because it directly involves "potential" community members, (for loss of better wording). Similarly, euthanasia affects the community because it involves the life of one community member - but also because the community should come together in such a time to assist the elderly or severely ill.
Ahh okay that makes it easy then! I'll pop that in my notes! thank you Elyse :) And also, 'how (adherents and community) have responded the issue (in regards to actions and attitudes) would it just be sufficient to talk about Rabbis of the various sects speaking about it? Or would I have to bring up more evidence from elsewhere? And I'm just wondering if it really is essential to have that included in an essay or are my teachers just saying it as an additional thing? I'm really not sure haha
Hey Elyse,
Half yearlies are coming up, and i was wondering if you had any tips and advice for the SOR exam for eg roughly how many stats should i remember that'll be beneficial with the post 1945 questions and just general tips
Does anyone have information on Jewish Bioethics? :-\
Has anyone used Jewish feminism as a Significant idea?
if so how do you structure an essay? - scaffold?
What's the best way to structure Studies of Religion notes? I'm really unsure as to the best way to write them, considering things from both the Students learn about and Students learn to columns from the syllabus.
hey guys,im new to this so i hope i posted this quetsion in the right place
I'm having trouble structuring my essay on sexual ethics in Judaism
my teacher wants me to include all the following in on one contemporary example/issue
-content
- responsibility to man, god, and community
-the different perspectives (orthodox/progressive)
do you guys have any good idea on how to structure it
ohk cool, thanks for the help jamon :) :)
Hi :)
I'm doing SOR 1 and I'm not making any notes...
I intend to start flashcards and use the book I bought from your lecture :)
Is that a good idea or should I be worried?
thank you :)
Hi :)
I'm doing SOR 1 and I'm not making any notes...
I intend to start flashcards and use the book I bought from your lecture :)
Is that a good idea or should I be worried?
thank you :)
Hi,
I'm fairly new to this website, so hopefully I am doing this correctly! My SOR2 teacher likes to choose fairly obscure focuses for significant people and ideas For Judaism we studied Holocaust Theology and for Christianity we studied Liberation Theology. To be perfectly honest I am incredibly confused in regards to Liberation Theology with regards to what I need to discuss ie. concepts and people because my teacher has provided so much information that the core concepts have become lost and I'm quite nervous because I cannot seem to grasp the notions and what I will need to discuss.
I was just wondering if anyone studied/is studying Liberation Theology and actually understands who to answer it in terms of what the markers/examiners are looking for?
Thank so much,
Mary :)
Hi,
I'm fairly new to this website, so hopefully I am doing this correctly! My SOR2 teacher likes to choose fairly obscure focuses for significant people and ideas For Judaism we studied Holocaust Theology and for Christianity we studied Liberation Theology. To be perfectly honest I am incredibly confused in regards to Liberation Theology with regards to what I need to discuss ie. concepts and people because my teacher has provided so much information that the core concepts have become lost and I'm quite nervous because I cannot seem to grasp the notions and what I will need to discuss.
I was just wondering if anyone studied/is studying Liberation Theology and actually understands who to answer it in terms of what the markers/examiners are looking for?
Thank so much,
Mary :)
Hi Elyse!
I downloaded your St Paul notes! Can you please clarify these points:
Gained many converts to Christianity through his new teaching - Particularly, in the Greek-speaking world. The cosmopolitan nature of Hellenic regions meant that the people were open to new ideas. In his Epistles, Paul invited them to move away from Jewish habits or at least become welcoming of non-Jews.
Paul Hellenised Christianity - This gave it the wide appeal it has today (please explain what 'hellenised' means!)
Thanks & I hope you're enjoying study abroad!
Hiii
Is there anywhere i can find a Jewish Bioethics essay of Band 6 level in order to see a scaffold of how to approach writing the essay?
Hey Mary,
I haven't studied Holocaust or Liberation theory, but I might be able to offer some pointers for your notes and approaching the ideology. In this section of the syllabus, you need to be looking at the contribution to the DEVELOPMENT and the EXPRESSION of the religious tradition. So when you approach the ideology, you should be looking at the main tenants of the ideology so that you can, at least, "describe" the ideology to me in a few sentences if I asked you. Basically, you just need to understand the basics of it all. Then when you get deeper and start looking at specific events, speakers, and how the ideology progressed within context, you can start looking at things in terms of development and expression. So, these aren't always clear cut and often contribute to each other, but try to think of it like this:
-Contribution to the expression of a religion is a contribution to the way it is acted out and spoken about. Ultimately, the way it is expressed.
-Contribution to the development of a religion is a contribution to the spread or nature of the religion - did the spread of this ideology lead to an increased accessibility of the religion? Did it lead to more adherents? Did the community become stronger during this time?
Often, they are connected. But for the purpose of clarity in your notes, I would try to divide them.
Remember, ideologies are products of context. Consider carefully what gave rise to the ideology and how the ideology manifested itself in the religion's development and expression. What changed because of the ideology - essentially. What changes were caused?
So, even though the ideology may be an obscure study choice, you'll still follow the same study plan/syllabus as everyone else. So once you understand the basics of the ideology, you just need to slide it into the study scaffold of DEVELOPMENT and EXPRESSION in order to respond to the syllabus' requests! :)
Hey,
I was just wondering (half yearlies are coming up pretty soon!) what's the best way to approach an sor2 exam in terms of study and then actually receiving the paper? I'm always really nervous around exam time.
Thank you so much,
Mary x
Hey,
I was just wondering (half yearlies are coming up pretty soon!) what's the best way to approach an sor2 exam in terms of study and then actually receiving the paper? I'm always really nervous around exam time.
Thank you so much,
Mary x
Hey hey! I can't speak specifically for SOR2, I'll let Elyse tag in with some more specific help, but I thought these guides would be useful!
- 5 Mistakes SOR Students Make
- SOR Essay Tips
- How to Incorporate a Stimulus, this one will be really useful if you are struggling with adapting to the questions when the exam is put in front of you ;D
I hope these help! :)
Hey Mary,
For SOR students, I always give the advice that the best way to study for the MC is by doing as many past multiple choice papers as possible - often questions are recycled and just presented a little differently. It's so quick to run through a sheet of multiple choice as well, and it means you're not sitting there rote learning. If possible, don't stop at just HSC papers, but snoop around the web for other papers from trials or half yearlies as well.
As for the rest - you just need to study in your preferred way. Knuckle down for memorising quotes or references, and make sure you can actively explain each idea. I think that orally responding to past questions isn't a bad idea here as well, because much of SOR is about being able to describe processes/rituals/significance, and then in the exam you'll be asked to be evaluative (unless it's a short answer and you mightn't). But you can only evaluate something that you actually understand the foundation of - so I think being able to orally dictate to someone the process of ethical application, for example, means that you can assure yourself you know the foundations, now you just need to use your mind in the exam to evaluate. Of course this mightn't be your thing and you might prefer just doing past papers, which is fine too! Do that! I just preferred to avoid going through past papers as much as possible because I thought it was tedious - but I know some people find it to be the best way to study :)
Hi, how would I approach a question like this:
It has been often said very truly that religion is the thing that makes the ordinary person feel extraordinary. it is an equally important truth that religion is the thing that makes the extraordinary person feel ordinary. Assess to what extent this quote reflects the core teachings of Buddhism as a religious living system.
Hey ajajaj :)
The Hellenic period covers the time between the death of Alexander the Great and the emergence of the Roman Empire. Much of Europe was "Hellenic" at the time when Paul was making his move through the globe, meaning it was following a lot of Greek doctrines. Depending on where you were, it was either pagan or Jewish, I believe (I'm raking my brain for this part...this is Year 11 content that kind of flows through). This article (if you Function+F "Paul" you'll find the bits where he is mentioned) gives a really good and easy outline of it all.
Basically, there were doctrines in the Hellenistic world that were a direct threat to Christianity, like the idea that there is no higher being than humans. The hellenistic world couldn't be easily defeated, of course, because it was so far spread. So Paul had to make Christianity accessible to people in Hellenistic worlds. Sometimes this was not a difficult task because Hellenistic cultures often had conflicting doctrines at play anyway, so with cracks in your own philosophy, you can be susceptible to other ideals. Christianity also preached equality, or this is the way Paul framed it, so that is a very appealing aspect of Christianity to people living in Hellenistic poverty. Paul was a very, very smart man. He used the culture of each community he spoke to in order to make Christianity more appealing. Very clever! So in my notes I wrote he hellenised Christianity, but I more or less mean, he presented Christianity in hellenistic ways, by addressing the problems of Hellenistic society with Christian answers. Hopefully this makes sense! You don't need to know the whole context of the first part, it's just difficult to explain without that :)
Here is a link to Wikipedia if you'd like to read more. :)
Thanks - I understand it much better now :)
Could you also please explain how do these two dotpoints differ (in relation to Paul):
- Explain the contribution to the development and expression of Christianity of ONE significant person OR school of thought, other than Jesus
- Analyse the impact of this person OR school of thought on Christianity
Could you study the same content but modify your response according to the dotpoint that's being asked?
Hey, i was wondering if you cold help me with my essay question for Buddhism:
“it has been often said very truly that religion is the thing that makes the ordinary person feel extraordinary, it is an equally important truth that religion is the thing that makes the extraordinary person feel ordinary”
Assess to what extent this quote the core teachings of Buddhism as a religious living system.
Hey asd987! Personally, I'd love to get this as a HSC question! It is a bit unusual, because it doesn't specify if it wants you to discuss the practice, the person/ideology, or the ethics! It only specifies the core teachings. So, flick back to the preliminary syllabus for an idea about the principal teachings, and then think about how these are lived out in practice, person, and ethics. A religious living system is about being dynamic, useful to current adherents, coherent, and, well, living. The ethics, person, and practice, work together to create a religious living tradition. You need to take what you know about the three elements and fuse it with the core teachings, and build an argument based on the "religious living tradition."
As for incorporating the quote as a stimulus, have a read of this guide here! Let me know if you have any questions :)
Hiyaaa. So I just got my exam notification for SOR2, and thankfully, we were provided with the questions. I chose Judaism for the essay, and so it's going to be:
“...Therefore I command you, You shall open wide your hand to your brother, to the needy and to the poor, in the land.” Deuteronomy 15:11
With reference to the quotation, analyse how ONE significant practice (death and mourning) gives depth and meaning to the life of the individual AND the Jewish community.
However, I really quite suck at answering the question when it comes to SOR, simply because I'm terrible at structuring, and my teacher isn't helpful at all :( Would you mind please explaining to me how I would go about answering this? If you could also sort of outline how to do 1 body paragraph, I'd be set (and eternally grateful) , because I just need an example / guide sort of thing.
Thank you!
Hey there! Happy to help out :)
With the questions that focus on a significant practice, it can be tricky. See, with a significant person, you can divide your paragraphs into the different contributions, right? But here, it's more all over the place. I struggled to structure my Christianity Baptism essays! Sometimes I'd do it focused on the actual chronological events of the ceremony, a paragraph per event, and would talk about how each stage impacted the individual and the community. Sometimes I'd take the approach of symbols or rituals, and specifically talk about a particular prayer for a paragraph, then the symbolism of the white gown for the next, etc. Then I know some people who structure their responses with the ways the practice is significant for the person, then paragraphs on the way the same aspects are significant for both individual and community, and then some paragraphs specifically on the community.
What do you think works best for you? If you took the first approach your paragraph might look like this:
-Sentence about the particular event/ritual in the ceremony you're focusing on. Describing it.
-How is this important to the individual/community? Link to stimulus here perhaps?
-Link to the principal beliefs - how does this specific event/ritual express the principal beliefs for adherents?
-Scriptural reference - link to how the sacred texts and writings guide the individuals or the communities.
-ANALYTICAL statement on the way this holds significance for an individual/community. Perhaps link to stimulus?
Not every aspect of the practice will be specifically significant for an individual, or for a community, and often they are not mutually exclusive!
I know it's muddy water with this type of structure, you've got to assess based on how much you know about each section: is it enough to sustain a paragraph? Who is it more important for? Why does it hold significance?
In every SOR essay, you need to link to the stimulus, use references from sacred texts and writings, and link to the principal beliefs of the religion to ground it all! :)
Thanks so much for this! I gave that first structure a go, and looked at your Baptism essay to see what you exactly meant. It was really quite helpful as I realised I don't have to go through every single stage of death and mourning to answer the question (as I'd previously thought) since it's asking for the 'depth and meaning' that it gives to the life of adherents, and it immediately became so much easier to think about. So I went through my notes, and it instantly clicked to go with the Kaddish prayer, care for the dead and the burial, which meant I could link the quote in 2 out of the 3 of the paragraphs! SO geeky, but honestly such an exciting moment for me to actually figure out how to approach it. Truly revolutionary 8)
Just one more thing though. I'll have about 35 mins to write the essay and another 30 for the short answer, so should I push it and go for 4 detailed or 5 shorter bodies? What's ideal? And the amount of quotes I put in solely depend on the argument right? ie. could vary b/w 1-4 quotes?
Anyone have Hinduism notes on either Gandhi/Bioethics/Marriage ceremony. I was told Hinduism goes the best overall in the HSC but it's hard to imagine considering the lack of resources available.
How many ethical issues should you prepare for each religion when going into an exam? I'm currently remembering 2 bioethical issues per religious study, but I'm worried that I should instead be studying 3.
Hey asd987! Personally, I'd love to get this as a HSC question! It is a bit unusual, because it doesn't specify if it wants you to discuss the practice, the person/ideology, or the ethics! It only specifies the core teachings. So, flick back to the preliminary syllabus for an idea about the principal teachings, and then think about how these are lived out in practice, person, and ethics. A religious living system is about being dynamic, useful to current adherents, coherent, and, well, living. The ethics, person, and practice, work together to create a religious living tradition. You need to take what you know about the three elements and fuse it with the core teachings, and build an argument based on the "religious living tradition."
As for incorporating the quote as a stimulus, have a read of this guide here! Let me know if you have any questions :)
Thankyou for replying, for the essay question my teacher said that we need to talk about Asoka, The Buddha, Nirvana, 4 noble truths/ precepts/ 8 fold paths, samsara and link all these to the question, but i don't know how i should link all this to the quote given. Also for the topic sentence i started with "Buddhism is an atheistic religion on the basis of a spirit filled experience, giving the individual the opportunity to live a free and easy life." is this a good enough introduction starter or do i need to add or take something out.
Thank you once again!! 😊😊
Soo I think I'm slightly confused between whether the 10 commandments and the Beatitudes are solely Catholic beliefs? or are they just Christian in general?
Anyone feel free to answer and help me out haha
Thank you!
Hey guys,
Sorry if you've received this question already, but what study techniques did you use in order to help you memorise information, especially things like statistics and content heavy syllabus dotpoints? I've tried flash cards but they do get tedious at times. Any study tips specifically for SOR that helped you??
Thanks!
Soo I think I'm slightly confused between whether the 10 commandments and the Beatitudes are solely Catholic beliefs? or are they just Christian in general?
Anyone feel free to answer and help me out haha
Thank you!
Hey guys,
Sorry if you've received this question already, but what study techniques did you use in order to help you memorise information, especially things like statistics and content heavy syllabus dotpoints? I've tried flash cards but they do get tedious at times. Any study tips specifically for SOR that helped you??
Thanks!
Hey guys, i have my exam coming up and we have been given the question for our essay luckily. just wondering if someone can help me structure out my essay and what they think is best for me to write. The essay is about hajj and the question is
“And your Allah is one Allah. There is no god but he, most gracious, most merciful”
With reference to one or more of the above quotations, explain how ONE significant practice in islam assists adherents in their submission to Allah
Christian as a whole my friend! ;D
Edit: Beat by Thebarman ;)
For SOR, I did have palm cards for Trials because I was on the go a lot, but for the HSC when I was home a lot I mainly made summary sheets. Just easier and could do more information in the same amount of space - Palm cards for me were about portability ;)
The summary sheets would have quotes, arguments, main ideas - All the good stuff I could need for a short answer or an essay. These are a way better version of what I did ;D
Jake also has a cool method for memorising statistics and other little bits of content ;D
Thanks! I wasn't aware of Jake's article so it really helped alot!
A few quick questions - how would summary sheets and notes differ??? Is it just a condensed version of regular study notes? How would you know what to keep or cut out??
Hey! The 10 Commandments and the Beatitudes are core ethical teachings throughout Christianity in general, not just Catholicism.Okay cool! It makes sense now thank you!!!!
Hi! Just wondering if someone would mind having a quick look at my 5 marker :)
Hey guys, I'm currently writing some notes regarding how marriage expresses the beliefs of Judaism, and i'm not sure if the information I'm adding is relevant to the dot point.
In class, we talked about the elements of the ceremony (the wedding itself, bashert, contractual elements, etc), and the symbolism or fulfilment of the Halachah regarding each one.
For example, for the wedding itself, we said that it was unholy to refrain from marriage; important to procreate, have companionship, love + intimacy; and that women were created because "it is not good for a man to be alone." Each aspect is addressed in a similar way. Am I successfully answering the dot point?
Thanks
Hey guys, does anyone have an understanding of the sections within the SOR 1 HSC paper, the type of questions asked, number of marks, and what aspects of the syllabus are asked in these sections?
Hey! So I am currently writing an essay on Paul of Tarsus' contribution to the expression and development of Christianity,
We have been provided a quote from one of his proto-epistles, “For just as the body is one and has many members, and all members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ” (1 Corinthians 12).
Can anyone explain how this relates to his theme of "The Church as the Body of Christ" as I am slightly confused how to write a paragraph based off this,
Thanks!
Hi,
I was wondering if you had any scaffold material or advice on structuring an essay including a significant practice, a ethical belief and a significant practice.
For example, I am doing christianity - Marriage, sexual ethics and Paul of Tarsus.
And for Judaism - Synagogue, bioethics and Moses Maimonides.
Also, any advice for creating study notes for these? Should i use tables?
Thanks!!
Hey Guys,
In an sor2 Exam how many words/pages do you suggest for the essay?
Thanks,
Mary x
I think the quote talks about the Church being a whole made up of many members and aspects. So despite coming from many places and backgrounds, together, Christians are one in Christ, in the Church. I think this relates to Paul's missions as well, joining so many people from different places as one in the Church of the Body of Christ. :)Okay awesome! thank you so much
For the 20marker? Well I just did my sor2 exam today and wrote about 4 and a half pages on my essay however the page numbers within my class ranged from like 3 pages to like 6 pages. I don't think the pages are the biggest concern as long as you have the content down-packed and you continuously refer back to the question. But for a general guide, 3-4 pages would be appropriate. :)
Hi, would you mind marking + possibly providing some feedback on my 5 marker that I wrote in class? I received a 4/5 for it and I would really appreciate it if you could provide me with just a little bit more feedback as my teacher didn't provide me with much. Thank you so much in advance!!
Sorry to be a massive pain but I have another 5 marker that I did in class and ALSO received 4/5 on it & was just wondering (whenever you guys have a spare moment) if you could take a quick look at this one too? No rush I've just finished my half yearly exam on it but it would be great to get some of your feedback. Thank you so much!
Hi again! This is a five marker that my teacher looked at for me but said I need to go back and look at again, any feedback would be appreciated :)
And another one as well, sorry to be a pain! :)
Hey guys, what would be an appropriate bioethical teaching/principle of Judaism to link to IVF?
In terms of Christian ethical teachings, how do you know when something is a biocentric view or anthropocentric view?Hey :)
Also in terms of stewardship, could it be used as a point in an essay to support bioethics - euthanasia? or does it lean closer towards environmental ethics? Is there a way it can relate to bioethics?
Hey :)
Ok, so I never used the terms biocentric or anthropocentric in my studies. A quick google tells me that biocentric views put humans on the sound level as animals and other living things. An anthropocentric view puts humans above animals and even God(s). I'm not sure if these definitions alter when applied to SOR, I haven't come across these terms in the course. But, if it's true: biocentric believes all living organisms are equal, and anthropocentric views put humans above animals.
As for stewardship, I'm guessing you're talking about Christianity, but you could be talking about other religions and I suppose it would still apply similarly. You definitely could apply it, but consider what you're doing with it. So, to be a steward of God is to live on Earth by taking care of God's will, playing it out in support of God's wishes. So, in Christianity, typically you'd be going against stewardship to perform euthanasia. But, you could talk about stewardship to humans (in an anthropocentric view ;)) to other humans, and say that performing euthanasia is being a steward to your peer.
Hey! Was just wondering if the post count thing for making applies to short answer questions for sor as well? If so, is it also 15 per short answer? thanks
Hey! Was just wondering if the post count thing for making applies to short answer questions for sor as well? If so, is it also 15 per short answer? thanks
Ohhh haha! Well you're explanations have clarified my understandings so thank you! I have attached an image that has helped me relate it to Christianity I suppose if you want to use it for future reference,
and cool thank you again! sorry about the unclear identification of which religion I was referring too, but yes definitely was talking about Christianity and that helps heaps so THANK YOU!!!! ;D
Hey! Nah, with short answers we're happy to just answer one here or there - Depending on how busy we are it could take a bit that's all!
Thanks heaps for looking at my 5 markers! Really helpful :)
I was wondering if you could give me some feedback on this essay question for my half yearly ;D
Hey! Nah, with short answers we're happy to just answer one here or there - Depending on how busy we are it could take a bit that's all!
If you guys have a spare moment, would you be able to look over one or both of my short answers that were posted earlier in religion? Although, I haven't reached 15 posts just yet!! Thank you guys
Hey Snew, I'm sorry this slipped through the cracks.
Hopefully this is in time for your exam!
Hey guys,
I've been doing a practice essay with this stimulus “Jesus teaches us another way: Go out. Go out and share your testimony, go out and interact with your brothers, go out and share, go out and ask. Become the Word in body as well as spirit.” Pope Francis. We have to relate it to Baptism and Environmental Ethics, I'm just struggling in how I should do this
Hey guys,
I've been doing a practice essay with this stimulus “Jesus teaches us another way: Go out. Go out and share your testimony, go out and interact with your brothers, go out and share, go out and ask. Become the Word in body as well as spirit.” Pope Francis. We have to relate it to Baptism and Environmental Ethics, I'm just struggling in how I should do this
Hey guys,
I've been doing a practice essay with this stimulus “Jesus teaches us another way: Go out. Go out and share your testimony, go out and interact with your brothers, go out and share, go out and ask. Become the Word in body as well as spirit.” Pope Francis. We have to relate it to Baptism and Environmental Ethics, I'm just struggling in how I should do this
So the big piece of feedback here is really simple - The question asks you to account for the rise of secularism. To give reasons it is happening. Only one sentence in your response (highlighted in red) relates to giving reasons for the changes, meaning that even in all those great statistics, only one sentence is directly answering the question.
Cut some of your stats, and focus instead on the reasons for the rise of secularism - In more detail than that sentence in red :)
Hey guys, our half yearly exam is tomorrow and we're allowed to bring a scaffold of notes. Since the majority of information regarding St Paul's contribution is repetitive when looking at the development and expression separately, I've decided that I'll combine the two parts and instead split his overall contribution up into two paragraphs. These will be centered around his contribution as a theologian/writer, and as a missionary. Would this be appropriate in an exam, or could this structure potentially disadvantage me in any way?
Also, I have categorised his contributions under the subheadings of his writings, council of Jerusalem, missions and evangelisation. Would anyone be able to help me in order to put these under the right paragraphs (i.e. Would writings go in a paragraph about Paul as a theologian or as a writer?)
Sorry for the confusing questions, but any help would be greatly appreciated :)
Completely missed this! Thank you heaps ;D do you think I need to include any stats at all? I've re-written it without any and I feel like it might be a bit disjointed from the rest of the response, but I'm not sure :)
Hey guys, our half yearly exam is tomorrow and we're allowed to bring a scaffold of notes. Since the majority of information regarding St Paul's contribution is repetitive when looking at the development and expression separately, I've decided that I'll combine the two parts and instead split his overall contribution up into two paragraphs. These will be centered around his contribution as a theologian/writer, and as a missionary. Would this be appropriate in an exam, or could this structure potentially disadvantage me in any way?
Hello!
In the case that Martin Luther (Significant People and Ideas) is asked for extended response question, where is the best source for quotes and other textual evidence that can be used in answering the question, because right now I have the theory however very minimal textual evidence/quotes from Luther himself.
Thanks in advance.
I was wondering if someone could help me figure out this question from my SOR half yearly....
"Outline the practice of the Hajj, and analyse the significance of the Hajj to the individual and the Muslim community."
We're going to be given a source on the day to reference and incorporate into our essay (and, Elyse, I've read your article so I think I'm all good for that part :D ) but I'm just wondering if I should be mentioning the five pillars of Islam or the six key beliefs, or both!!? Any help would be much appreciated as my exam is on Thursday and may or may not have left it until last minute to prepare for ::) ....
Thanks!!
Hi!
can someone please explain to me the Wik decision?
I'm getting a bit confused with all the titles - Freehold, leaseholder and native.
Thank you :)
Hey bananna :) I struggled with this, and you are definitely not the only student scratching their head over this either. I'll try and simplify it down into different headings.
Wave Hill Walk Off (This isn't very important to know, but it's just setting context for what is yet to come)
The Wave Hill Mob went on strike for better conditions on a Northern Territory Cattle Station at Wave Hill. “The Wave Hill Walk Off” (1966)
Whitlam Government passed the first land rights legislation in 1975. But this only benefitted a very small amount of Indigenous Australians.
Mabo
Initially, the Mabo case was brought to the Supreme Court of Queensland – Mabo lost and the court ruled in favour of the QLD govt.
This was appealed, and the decision was reversed! (hooray)
Mabo & Others v Queensland (No. 2) (1992)
Mabo brought forward the case on behalf of the Murray Island people.
Native Title Act 1993 (Cth)
Terra Nullius: FALSE in relation to the Australian situation.
Australia was occupied at the time of British settlement.
Under certain circumstances: Native Title existed.
A continuous, maintained link with the land since before 1788 had to be proved.
Problem: DISPOSESSION! How can Aboriginal Australians prove this link when so many of them were dispossessed of their land? This is where Wik comes in...
Wik
The Wik people brought forward a case that claimed Leasehold Title may not automatically extinguish native title.
In fact, the two could exist simultaneously.
However, if in conflict, the Leasehold title would prevail.
This was a High Court decision that say that if Indigenous people can prove a connection to the land, they may be able to gain rights to hold ceremonies and perform other traditional activities, as long as they don't interfere with pastoralist's activities. Pastoralists are cattle farmers (typically) and do not OWN the land - the land is CROWN land (meaning: owned by the state government). So, they have a lease on the land. The pastoralists have Leasehold title (right to farm the land), and the Wik decision said perhaps that doesn't always trump Native Title, and the two can work simultaneously together. Indigenous Australians can access the land for traditional ceremonies as long as it does not interfere with the cattle farming.
Note: Leasehold title and pastoral leases are pretty much interchangeable. Some textbooks use "pastoral lease" and some use "leasehold title."
The Wik Decision holds that Native Title and Leasehold Title might be able to co-exist, but if there is big conflict, the pastoral leaseholder's rights will prevail.
Let me know if it's not clear yet :)
Hiii! Just wanted to get advice on using essay quotes :)
For an extended response question such as this that include three quotes, and ask you to include one or more in your response:
With specific reference to one or more of the below quotations, explain how ONE significant practice assists individuals and/or the Christian community to live a Christian life
“Anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!” 2 Corinthians 5:17
“And as we live in God, our love grows more perfect.” 1 John 4:17
“For where two or three gather together as my followers, I am there among them.” Matthew 18:20
Do you think it is best to do just two, all three, or just go with what works on the day.
Thanks AN Crew! <3
Hiii! Just wanted to get advice on using essay quotes :)
For an extended response question such as this that include three quotes, and ask you to include one or more in your response:
With specific reference to one or more of the below quotations, explain how ONE significant practice assists individuals and/or the Christian community to live a Christian life
“Anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!” 2 Corinthians 5:17
“And as we live in God, our love grows more perfect.” 1 John 4:17
“For where two or three gather together as my followers, I am there among them.” Matthew 18:20
Do you think it is best to do just two, all three, or just go with what works on the day.
Thanks AN Crew! <3
Does anyone have any tips for writing essays and long responses in Studies of religion? My teacher always marks me down because my responses are too similar to the way one would response in English, however I don't fully understand how a Studies of Religion essay should be different. :-\
Hello, my question is when you're given a question in SOR that asks you to reference a quote, how do you reference it in your essay? Like do you just directly say "as stated in the quote" or "the quote says" or the like, or do you just embed it so it flows ? I'm really quite confused...please help
Question:
“For a follower of Islam, submission to Allah is all”
With reference to the above quote analyse ONE significant practice in Islam for both the individual and the community.
Thank you so much for the speedy reply :) Is it okay if I continue to ask more questions about this? I have an assessment coming up in a few days
Just me with another 5 marker :D no rush to get it marked or anything, thanks heaps! <3
Hey I was just wondering if i could get help with Abraham Geiger's contribution to Judaism in regards to development and expression of Judaism. I have an in class essay and am not quite sure what to write and how to incorporate factors such as principal beliefs etc.
Sorry for the trouble.
Thankyou for your time and efforts
Hey Mary! Unfortunately none of the markers/moderators studied Judaism, so we can't provide any advice directly :( however, I did write a guide on incorporating beliefs into your essays - You can read it here! Hopefully someone can provide more specific advice for your significant person :)No worries I will be sure to check it out .Thanks so much for your time
hey!
I'm currently doing SOR I and I just can't seem to wrap my head around Aboriginal Spirituality. When doing a five marker, is everything essentially able to be tied back to the Dreaming? I really struggle answering the questions for some strange reason and I need some kind of basis when talking about ceremonial life, stolen generation, kinship etc. Thanks in advance!!
Hi! 5 markers for Aboriginal Spirituality will very often relate back to the Dreaming as the main focus, or if not, it will always appear in some way. Ceremonial life is a way to connect indigenous people to the Dreaming, Kinship is based on Dreaming Stories and obligations to each other and the Land, the stolen generation relates to disconnection from the Dreaming - It all ties back in some way. Some questions will demand you emphasise this more than others, so there isn't really a template to how you answer (unfortunately) :P
Your best bet for answering these questions is to practice. Write sample responses, get feedback, and see what works and what doesn't. As you do it more you will start to figure out what gets you marks and what doesn't, and get better to responding to the question in the proper way. Beyond practice, all you can do is make sure you have the knowledge you need to answer - Be sure to check out our free downloadable notes for SOR! :)
Hi! I do Studies of Religion 1 and I need help structuring my 20 Marker for a practice paper that I am doing from 2010 HSC Exam.
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
With reference to the quotation, evaluate the of Christianity in the life of adherents and the Christian community.
I know what I nee to write but I cant put my thoughts down in words that will make sense. I was going to explain a bit about Saint Paul and how through his Epistles, he command adherents about Love, BUT I dont know how to link it to ethical teachings or even explain how it will affect the Christian community.
I hope you can help me, anyone. Thanks!
hey!
I'm currently doing SOR I and I just can't seem to wrap my head around Aboriginal Spirituality. When doing a five marker, is everything essentially able to be tied back to the Dreaming? I really struggle answering the questions for some strange reason and I need some kind of basis when talking about ceremonial life, stolen generation, kinship etc. Thanks in advance!!
My teacher advised me that it's always good to know the content and not just repeat a formula as such. I think the dreaming is a good starting point, but you need to expand more depending on what the questions specifies. I hope that helps!
Hey everyone,
I don't really understand how Hajj relates to the principle beliefs of Islam could anyone help me out?
Thankyou !!!
Hey Guys,Hey Mary! You're ticking all of the right boxes here - you're definitely on the right track. With vive voces, to some extent you can direct the way you want the conversation to go, but sometimes your teacher will pull you in a different direction if they want something else of you. Which is fine, because all of your ideas are here. What I'm saying is, don't wait until the end to talk about sacred texts and writings, when you'll likely need to discuss them throughout, kind of integrate them so you don't miss the opportunity. But everything else seems like a really good structure. The use of principal beliefs is stellar, really a wonderful route to take. It's difficult to tick them all off, and there are undoubtably some principal beliefs that are easier to incorporate than others. But even focusing on them now and making connections between them will go down well in your vive voce, but also will prepare your way of thinking for your exams later!
I have an assessment on Friday, it's a viva voce about Religion and Peace, particularly Christainity and how sacred texts guide an individual into achieving inner peace.
I thought I should discuss the principal teachings (because we have to) of the Just War Theory and Forgiveness (which can also link to achieving inner peace) and then move on to discussing how the New Testament details the life of Jesus, who is an example for Christian's to achieve inner peace. I also want to then talk about how prayer and celebration of sacred texts invites a closer relationship with god, nurturing and sustaining an adherent and guiding them to achieve inner peace.
Does that sound about right? Any possible tips?
Thank you so much,
Mary
Hey Mary! You're ticking all of the right boxes here - you're definitely on the right track. With vive voces, to some extent you can direct the way you want the conversation to go, but sometimes your teacher will pull you in a different direction if they want something else of you. Which is fine, because all of your ideas are here. What I'm saying is, don't wait until the end to talk about sacred texts and writings, when you'll likely need to discuss them throughout, kind of integrate them so you don't miss the opportunity. But everything else seems like a really good structure. The use of principal beliefs is stellar, really a wonderful route to take. It's difficult to tick them all off, and there are undoubtably some principal beliefs that are easier to incorporate than others. But even focusing on them now and making connections between them will go down well in your vive voce, but also will prepare your way of thinking for your exams later!
Thanks Elyse :) I'm just a bit worried because we've only been given 3 minutes to actually discuss our points! And then we are subjected to two minutes of questioning (eek). Thanks for your tips though, it's boosted my confidence! Especially since I'm first (damn alphabetical order!)
Mary x
In what you've told me, you've really covered it. Annnd, you've covered more than 5 minutes worth of talking. So it'll just be about following what the teacher prompts of you, but also making sure you're pinning down your ideas with scripture, principal beliefs, and so on. I have no doubt you'll do wonderful with this task. You could even script what you intend to say to the original question, and just trust in your knowledge that you'll know enough to pull through the questions :)
Hi guys. So I'm doing SOR 2, and after getting back an essay on death + mourning in judaism (got 14/20 that I was disappointed with), i rewrote it to see if i could improve my mark. The feedback I received was that my mark would remain the same regardless of anything that I improved on it, because I had an issue with sustaining my argument. I'm rather disheartened because the feed back is ambiguous on exactly how I'm meant to do so (and so I'm sort of left in the dark and trying to figure out where to go from here ahh). I wondering if you guys could spot what's exactly happening and how I'm meant to approach this issue? Here's just the intro and one of the weaker body paragraphs.
Hey! Seems really silly to say your mark can't be improved, because clearly that's wrong! Let's take a look:Spoiler“...Therefore I command you, You shall open wide your hand to your brother, to the needy and to the poor, in the land.” Deuteronomy 15:11
With reference to the quotation, analyse how ONE significant practice gives depth and meaning to the life of the individual AND the Jewish community.
Death and mourning is a highly ritualised significant practice within the Jewish faith. It is through the upkeep of the commandment- “you shall open your hand to your brother..” (Deut 15:13) for the maintenance of the covenantal relationship between God and his people that the main purposes of this significant rite are fulfilled. That is - to show respect for the dead (kavod ha-met) and to comfort the living (nihum avelim). Be careful that you don't spend too long describing the purpose of the ritual - The marker will know exactly what the ritual is for already, you want to focus on the significance for the adheret. As a result, the importance and meaning is highlighted in the individual’s life, while the community questions their own mortality, and reaffirms their faith in the expression of spiritual life after death. Hence, depth and meaning is given to lives of the individual and the Jewish community. I think this introduction is quite good! It could be made stronger by taking a more specific approach as to how depth and meaning is provided for the adherent - You could connect with either the idea of a dynamic/living religious tradition, or a connection to the significant beliefs of the faith, or both.
In Judaism, adherents belief in dead bodies as a source of ritual impurity is reflected in pre-burial practices as “He that touches the dead body of any man shall be unclean” (Numbers 19:11). Nice inclusion of sacred text. Whilst the mourning family are preparing for the the burial, and the body is present, people that have been in the presence of the body must wash their hands before entering another home. This is done symbolically to remove spiritual impurity, even if the individual has not made physical contact with the body. What does this do to provide depth/meaning for the individual? What stronger connection to the faith is fostered? Furthermore, the shomerim and/or the family members ritually cleansing the body before burial (Tahara/ purification) serves to fulfill the same purpose as it symbolises the transformation of status of the body that was created in the image of God, the water of the Tahara readying it for the next stage of making physical return to “the land” (Deut 13:11). Really like your analytical style here, the integration of sacred text is seamless, nicely done! Such practices serving to carry to carry out a core Jewish belief allows both the mourning individual and community to upkeep the commandment and the covenantal relationship between God and his people. Thus, meaning is created through the maintenance of Jewish traditions. I like the idea you present here, the connection to beliefs developing meaning. However, you can't do it just at the end, it needs to be embedded throughout!
I think your analysis in this excerpt is really strong (particularly sacred text references!) ;D I agree with the comment that your argument needs to be sustained - All this is saying is that the specifics of how meaning is created are at times a little vague. You can't go a whole paragraph without mentioning 'meaning' for the adherent - It needs to be constant! Every time you raise a new point, or a new way beliefs are strengthened, there should be a "Thus, the adherent is given a greater depth of understanding of the key belief of ______." Or something similar - From what I see, you only really bring it together that way right at the end! :)
Hi everyone,
Does anyone have any tips for Religion Post 45 in Australia multiple choice questions,
I seem to being getting close to full marks in depth study short answers although multi's can be a let down
Hi everyone,
Does anyone have any tips for Religion Post 45 in Australia multiple choice questions,
I seem to being getting close to full marks in depth study short answers although multi's can be a let down
hey guys!!
We just finished up Paul of Tarsus in class and it seems like a bit of a blur. Basically whenever describing his chief contribution, do I just need to always include love and justification by faith/universal church? I did Rabia for my significant person in Islam and I'm just really struggling with Paul as he's soooo different in terms of the nature of his contributions I find. Also how do I narrow down what to include for a short answer since theres so much content on him? Thanks in advance!!
Anyone got any notes or ideas for christian actions in regards to world peace
Hey,
I got this practice essay question and just a bit unsure how to answer it:
Evaluate the distinctive response of Christianity to the issue of peace.
Any help would be greatly appreciated
Whenever you are able could you please give me some feedback on this Australia post-1945 question.
Would you say that Studies of Religion is a difficult subject? Like with the amount of content there is? Or is that just me? ;D
Would you say that Studies of Religion is a difficult subject? Like with the amount of content there is? Or is that just me? ;D
Would you say that Studies of Religion is a difficult subject? Like with the amount of content there is? Or is that just me? ;D
How much should I be aiming to write for a 5 marker and an 8 marker?
How much should I be aiming to write for a 5 marker and an 8 marker?
Okay, so I've got this hand-in essay on world peace and I have spent so much time on it but keep deleting paragraphs because they just aren't really flowing. I was just wondering if anyone has some really key beliefs/quotes/theologians that I can base my paragraph's around. This question has baffled me which not many SOR questions do but there is so much going on and so much to talk about that I feel like anything I write is not needed.
The task is attached below and any guidance (especially thesis points) would be greatly appreciated. :)
-Outline how peace is expressed in two religions
-Draw on sacred texts
-How does this provide guidance for an individual (as per the criteria) but also collectively (as per the question)?
-Now prove the guidance is being followed and actioned.
Breaking it down like this, does it make more sense?
Hey there!
I call on religious communities, religious leaders and people of faith to confront hostility… to reaffirm our common humanity, and to pave the way for greater tolerance and solidarity among all groups… Together, we can realise the enormous potential of religions to foster true peace. [BAN KI-MOON United Nations Secretary-General Religions for Peace World Assembly, 20 November 2013]
Outline how peace is expressed through the sacred texts of TWO religious traditions and demonstrate how this provides guidance for the attainment of world peace.
I love this quote - I think it's really applicable! You can pull on different little parts of it to suit your purpose, I think you struck lucky with this one! As for the question, it is double barrelled. Looking into your criteria as well, to achieve the top mark you need to prove that religious traditions are actually make the effort, which isn't required according to the question. So that's what makes it tricky, you need to:
-Outline how peace is expressed in two religions
-Draw on sacred texts
-How does this provide guidance for an individual (as per the criteria) but also collectively (as per the question)?
-Now prove the guidance is being followed and actioned.
Breaking it down like this, does it make more sense?
Oh my lord please, please, help me.
I have to write an essay (due tomorrow...) answering the question "To what extent do the Hajj and bioethics demonstrate that Islam is a living religious tradition?" with reference to two quotes.
I currently have a thesis: "In the life of adherents, the Hajj and the application of ethics to biomedical issues extensively demonstrate that Islam is a living religion in the contemporary world." I'm ashamed at how uncreative this thesis is, but I am sososososo stuck. Someone please help.
Hey Caitlin! Your best bet would be to add beliefs into the mix - I wrote a guide here. You would need to update the essay, but you'd essentially say:
"In the life of adherents, the Hajj and the application of ethics to biomedical issues extensively demonstrate that Islam is a living religion in the contemporary world, as they allow core beliefs to be applied in the adherents everyday life.
Again, you can't do this without adding a fair bit to your essay, but it is what I'd do! :)
Thank you! I've implemented this particular change. My introduction now reads like this:
One last question, in SOR what are the markers looking for when it states 'how is peace expressed...' in english that would be techniques but I'm not sure on my thesis points for this question.
Hi,Hey there! Welcome to the forums :) To answer your first question, I believe that if you are asked about Christian teachings on peace you can talk about Just War, Pacifism, etc. Then, I would link them to other principal teachings of Christianity that aren't necessarily linked to peace - like the notions of loving thy neighbour. This gives you a really solid response because you're backing things up with references to sacred texts and writings. Now looking at your second question, this is the exact kind of response they expect from you. Consider the following:
I am studying SOR II and my exam is on Wednesday! The topic is Religion and Peace and as I have been studying my notes over the last few days I am seriously getting confused - my two religions are Christianity and Islam
If the question asked about "teachings" from the religion about peace would I talk about for example from Christianity, Christian Pacifism and the Just War Theory? Or are these more "responses" rather than teachings? If so, what are the teachings?!
The main point of my confusion is what talk about in particular questions!!
Some examples of questions:
1. To what extent do the principal teachings of TWO religious traditions act as motivators
‘for bringing about peace’?
2. Analyse the distinctive response of TWO religious traditions to the issue of peace by linking their relevant sacred texts to their principal teachings.
Thank you!!
Hi! I have an essay based on a stimulus about how one doesn't instantly become a Christian but is a daily process to become more like jesus. How would i assess this statement as a living religion in terms of structuring between significant person, ethics and practices? I was thinking of just choosing two to do in depth, and chose ethics, but I'm not sure out of practises and significant person should I do so that it is more relevant to the stimulus.
Also I'm not sure what "living religous tradition" means.
Thank you :)
I actually really like the statement you've been given to work with! .......Thank you! :D But I'm having trouble as to how marriage (A practice that my school is doing) is a daily process if the couple are getting married on the day.
Thank you! :D But I'm having trouble as to how marriage (A practice that my school is doing) is a daily process if the couple are getting married on the day.
You're right, that is tricky...Thank you, this cleared up a lot! Would it be appropriate for significant person to talk about how their contribution inspires adherents not just from the present but in the past as well. They helped to establish communities which led to the survival of Christianity - or should I just focus on our modern society? :)
Thank you, this cleared up a lot! Would it be appropriate for significant person to talk about how their contribution inspires adherents not just from the present but in the past as well. They helped to establish communities which led to the survival of Christianity - or should I just focus on our modern society? :)
Is it possible for me to get feedback for a short answer response to this question:
Thank You!! ;)
Sure thing!! Sorry to the people above, I didn't do 2-Unit SOR, hopefully someone can help you out soon and don't know much about that personality either!
Feedback is in bold:
Demonstrate the significance of the practice for the individual. (5 marks)
The rite of Hajj is a significant personal experience for Muslims for two main reasons. Good first sentence - Answers the question directly. No time to muck around. Firstly it places adherents in situations which allow and encourage questions of spirituality to be asked. The opportunity to reassess and confirm Islamic beliefs is given to adherents as the individual embarks on a journey of strengthening their spirituality through worship, hardship and Salat. Good!. As an outward projection of the internal will to be reborn and as a symbol for purification, male pilgrims shave their heads. This complements the waring of the Ihram garments where individuals affirm a common identity before the eyes of God and are united as a single Umma. Good - Since you are talking about connection to beliefs, do you have any specific beliefs that are being strengthened/considered here? Perhaps Tawhid, Jannah? Thus, participation in Hajj enables the pilgrims spiritual rebirth and renewal through cleansing from sin; “Whoever performs the Hajj…will come home like a newborn”. Good reference, where's it from? Be sure to give the specific Quran/Hadith reference where possible. The external representation of this is seen in the new status that pilgrims adopt upon their completion of Hajj; females become Hajjah’s and males become Hajji’s. The internal representation of the strengthened and revived adherence to the Islamic faith is confirmed by the enduring desire to continue this relationship with Allah by the pilgrims after they return home. Furthermore, the Hajj focuses individuals on jihad; the personal struggle to follow the way of Allah. Good. The pilgrim reaffirms their devotion to Allah whilst experiencing a profoundly meaningful renewal of personal commitment to the Islamic faith. The practise of retracing the footsteps of Abraham, Muhammad, Ishmael, cursing Satan, giving Zakaat and praying for forgiveness compels the individual to gain a greater understanding of Islamic history and better prospects for reward in the afterlife. Good - This would be a good chance to link to the Islamic belief in the Prophets? Talbiyah is the public statement of submission to the will of Allah; “Here I am God at thy command”. It is expressed during Tawaf, and is significant in allowing the individual to experience spiritual rebirth and develop their sense of consciousness in God. I'd like to see a conclusion - Thus, it is clear how Hajj proves to be a significant practice for Muslims. Or similar?
I think this is a great response! Definitely at least four marks, and probably five - The reason I say probably isn't because of what is there, but because I don't think you'd be able to reproduce something of this length for a 5 marker in an exam! This is just over 300 words - I'd maybe expect this for a 7 marker (at a stretch), but a little much for a 5'er. You'll have to go through and condense everything down, focus on the sentences where you make direct references to aspects of Hajj rather than broader sweeping statements. Referencing specific beliefs of Islam could help you make your analysis more powerful.
That said, definitely high quality response - Well done ;D I'll get to your other one soon!
Also if I could get some comments on this response:
And let's do the 2nd one! ;DClick HereSummarise the impact of Pope John XXIII (4 marks)
Pope John XXIII’s positive actions and understanding of interfaith relations revitalised the church’s thinking and strengthened the link between the church, Christianity and the modern secular world through his willingness to throw “[throw] open the windows” of the Church, and make it accessible to the modern day person; “seize the opportunity to look ahead”. Excellent introductory sentence, summarises the impacts nicely. The first quote worked well, the second feels a tad awkward, I'd stick with the first only. Recognised amongst Christian adherents as the “good pope” and the “pope of unity”, John XXIII successfully updated Catholic doctrines and traditional practices through his encyclicals where he advocated for the recognition of multiple social justice issues which not only affected Christians, but which had a profound impact on the whole world. Good, any examples of these social justice issues? His impact on secular society can be seen with his persistent call for action to the UN to work for justice and human rights of all people. This was a theme which formed the basis for one of his most influential encyclicals, “Pacem in Terris” (peace on earth) which was addressed not just to Christians but “to all men of good will”. Excellent. The impact of this encyclical saw a profound change in the Christian desire to work for the common good of humanity regardless of their creed. Furthermore, John XXIII’s ecumenical actions initiated a restoration of relationships, enabling the possibility of active conversation between Catholics and other Christian denominations. He welcomed Muslims to join Vatican II as “honoured guests” and thus made all religious traditions part of this significant event. The positive impact of this is seen with our contemporary Christian value of active involvement in interfaith initiatives such as the Christian-Jewish reconciliation which was a response to John XXIII’s call for Vatican II, and the statement released stating that Jews were not responsible for the death of Jesus of Nazareth. Pope John’s impact is seen through his profound legacy which continues to shape the third millennium of Christianity. Excellent.
Great work Georgia, I didn't study Pope John XXIII so don't perfectly know, but not much I'd recommend here - Definitely 4 marks in current form! Again, like above however, I think you'll have an issue with length. 300 words is a lot for a 4 marker. Work on condensing and picking the most important pieces of information to summarise the impact of the individual ;D
Under which census option does New Age fall under?
And how would I respond to a question asking to account for a rise in New Age using census data if there no 'new age' box?
Thanks
Hey! To my knowledge you'd need to look at specific examples of New Age if you wanted census data, scientology for example ;D
Put simply, I doubt they'd ask a New Age question that required census data. You can account for the rise of New Age religion without it, and indeed, I'd wager the number of people in Australia who associate with a New Age religion would be close to statistically insignificant anyway :P
Elyse may have further insight, she's the Census expert, but those would be my thoughts! ;D
I agree, I doubt that they'd ask but I got sent this from my teacher:
New Age is…a vast smorgasbord of beliefs and practices. Each New Ager fills his tray with whatever assortment fits his appetite. All is liberally seasoned with self-centeredness. It's really a Have-It-Your-Way religion – thus its modern appeal. Although there are many branches of New Age thought – ranging from meditation to firewalking – they stem from an ancient stock.
Using the above quote and census data account for the rise of New Age religion in Australia.
Brutal! I reckon what you'd actually do is look at the rise of No Religion, because a lot of New Age religions wouldn't be considered 'religions' by those who practice them. Beyond looking for specific data on specific new age religions, that is probably your best bet ;D
PS - Accounting with Census data seems a bit backward anyway, because you 'account' for something by giving reasons it happens. You can account FOR census data, you can't really account WITH census data, at least in my opinion ;D
I agree, I doubt that they'd ask but I got sent this from my teacher:
New Age is…a vast smorgasbord of beliefs and practices. Each New Ager fills his tray with whatever assortment fits his appetite. All is liberally seasoned with self-centeredness. It's really a Have-It-Your-Way religion – thus its modern appeal. Although there are many branches of New Age thought – ranging from meditation to firewalking – they stem from an ancient stock.
Using the above quote and census data account for the rise of New Age religion in Australia.
hey guys,
So we are studying Islam and our significant practise is Hajj
I'm really struggling to distinguish the significance aspects of Hajj because I feel like there is just so many,
I was wondering if anyone has a way of remembering all the different aspects and if you were to write an essay on it what parts could you identify as like the 'main ones'?
Thank you :)
Just adding to the conversation above:
When people are being specific about their religion in the "other" section of the census, there are certain categories each fall into. So if you write Taoism or Confucianism, it is collected under "Chinese religions." You can see how each individual religious declaration is grouped on the ABS site here. If you have the ATAR Notes SOR book, this is discussed on page 8-11.
So the "New Age Religions" aren't always counted as "no religion" although some of them are. If you identify with rationalism or humanism, it's counted as "no religion" but can be found as their individual sub categories on the ABS website.
I don't think the question your teacher has given is too rough, other than that the quote is quite long, therefore a bit awkward to reference at times. I think you should look to your notes on secularism, because ultimately the same kind of reasons for the rise in secularism is very similar to the reasons for the rise in New Age religions - there's a growing disillusion for the main religious traditions, the focus is becoming increasingly on individuals and less on religious communities, and in a world of increasing "this product is personalised for you in marketing, there is a focus on individualised worship. Hope this helps!
Hey,
Just a quick question. I'm updating my post 1945 notes and i've currently got census data for 2011 and 2016. Should I get data from an earlier year or are recent statistics enough?
Thanks!
The 2011 to 2016 statistics are a great set! If you feel like certain statistics aren't 'different' enough or don't quite show what you want them to show, going back one more might be useful? But what you've got works excellently :)
Hi all
I seem to alwasy score close to full marks in the depth study short answers although im stuck at around 15/20 in the essays, any tips on essay writing in religion
Hey! I'm dreading memorising a whole bunch of statistics, and I was wondering which were the most important and actually essential knowledge?
so far i have
- anglican vs catholicism over the years
- no religion category over the years
- Pentecostalism over the years ie. the revolving door syndrome
Also, do I need to know the changes over many years or is it okay if i do say 1901 statistics vs 2011 / 2016?
Hello!
Does anybody have a copy of last year's trial hsc exam? Independent or CSSA is fine. Thanks!ß
Hi All
Does anyone have any good ways if remebering bible quotes for SOR2 essays ?
Hey :) Firstly, I really recommend watching a documentary of the Hajj so that you can visually recognise the different steps and place them in order in a way that's not too dissimilar from remembering a narrative. I found that watching Friday Prayer, my practice, was really helpful in allowing me to remember each and every step in some kind of sequential order.
I suppose the most important aspect really depends on your essay question. See, if you were asked about how the Hajj expresses the principal beliefs of the religion, you'll be picking out different aspects than if you were asked about how Hajj contributes to the Muslim community. So in your notes, or just on some scrap paper to help you visualise it, I'd write down each aspect of the Hajj and then jot down: does this express a principal belief? does this emphasise one of the five pillars? What does this do for the individual? What does this do for the community?
This way, you'll identify some aspects of the Hajj that are real powerhouses in terms of your essay - they cover lots of different parts of the syllabus. And you'll come across some elements of the practice that are important for very particular aspects.
Some religions emphasise justice, whilst others emphasise compassion. How does the statement reflect the diversity of expression within the Christian tradition?Hey. I have done this exact same essay but for Islam, i basically took the three headings of person, ethics and practice, and split each heading up into justice and then another pargraph on compassion, using quotes and content to support eith er justice or compassion. I can send u it if u like
Any suggestions of going about this question? Not sure how to beef out a whole response :P thanks :)
Hey. I have done this exact same essay but for Islam, i basically took the three headings of person, ethics and practice, and split each heading up into justice and then another pargraph on compassion, using quotes and content to support eith er justice or compassion. I can send u it if u likeWas this then a 6 paragraph essay? (if so were the paragraphs short?) And because the question asked 'how does the statement reflect the diversity of expression within the Christian religion' did you focus more on the practice because it asks for 'expression'? And with that did you link it, the practice, to the person and then ethics? Or just did them separately?
Mod: Added quote
Was this then a 6 paragraph essay? (if so were the paragraphs short?) And because the question asked 'how does the statement reflect the diversity of expression within the Christian religion' did you focus more on the practice because it asks for 'expression'? And with that did you link it, the practice, to the person and then ethics? Or just did them separately?
Sorry for asking so many questions when I didn't ask the question in the first place.
Hey.
My Striucture was
Person compassion
Person justice
Ethics compassion
Ethics justice
practice compassion
Practice justice.
With the diveristy of expression, i probbley had a little more on ethics and practice than person purely because there was slightly more to talk about, but i just took that question how within the religion it focuses on both caring and helping adhernts but also placing requirement and distinct guidlelines and actions, which was basically my thesis for the question then expressed how that was shown through the persons contribution and impact and ethics and practice.
Whens your trial?, mines next week
Hey I have a question...
How important is knowing the Preliminary Course for the HSC course..?
I am studying Studies of Religion I and am planning to drop Legal Studies so that I will have 10 units and hopefully it will be easier to manage. Hence, I must be POSITIVE that I will be able to gain good marks in SORI. However, at the moment Extension 1 Maths is taking up a lot of time and I cannot really focus on SORI. ... So will the gaps in my prelim course affect my results in the HSC course?
Hey I have a question...
How important is knowing the Preliminary Course for the HSC course..?
I am studying Studies of Religion I and am planning to drop Legal Studies so that I will have 10 units and hopefully it will be easier to manage. Hence, I must be POSITIVE that I will be able to gain good marks in SORI. However, at the moment Extension 1 Maths is taking up a lot of time and I cannot really focus on SORI. ... So will the gaps in my prelim course affect my results in the HSC course?
2011-2016 will be great for you to knowDoes that mean we have to know both census datas? :o
Does that mean we have to know both census datas? :o
If in the event of a multiple choice (probably not likely) would we have to refer to the 2011 or 2016 because technically the paper was made before the data was released...
Does that mean we have to know both census datas? :o
If in the event of a multiple choice (probably not likely) would we have to refer to the 2011 or 2016 because technically the paper was made before the data was released...
Hi!!
Was just wondering if you would be able to help me out with the structure of a bioethics respone and how to integrate the issues throughout.
Thanks
Hey :)
Both i guess.. I am just struggling to grasp what I actual need to discuss besides issues such as abortion and euthanasia
Hi,
I was just wondering how much should be written with the 15 mark sections of the SOR paper (the ones with the short answers on religious traditions). For example, should the smaller 3-4 mark questions be written in 3-4 sentences, and how much for larger ones such as 7-8 marks? Also, roughly how much time should be spent in these 15 mark sections in comparison to the other parts of the exam?
Thanks!
Hello! I have my SOR1 Exam coming up on Monday and I'm not sure about the most efficient method to approach it.
I always neglect it and it is my second worst performing after English, and this time I've neglected it again. I haven't touched it at all since my last assessment which was mid yearly exams.
Also I have physics on Tuesday so I would like some time for that, I can't study religion non-stop.
TIA!
Hey Jamon,
Just a quick question.
In regards to the changing religious landscape
- should we know stats to the decimal place or are whole numbers fine eg. 30.1% or 30%
And also with the new census data coming out for 2016, I have gone over and used that instead of 2016. Do you think for the five marker they will stipulate to use 2011 data instead if the exam was made before the data came out?
thanks :)
Elyse might correct me but I highly doubt the decimal point would matter! Nor would using 2016 data over 2011, especially if you say which it references. There's been a lot of chat about this and I think everyone is overthinking it a bit. Statistics are used to support your argument - It won't matter overly which Year you pull from (2016 is more impressive due to it being updated), nor are they likely to press on the stats specifically in a year where it swaps over, to avoid confusion. Work from the 2016 stats if you know them - Remember your Trials are marked by your teachers anyway so you can always chat to them if there is any confusion
Okay sweet! I was more worried if CCSA or HSC in a 5 marker say in the question until 2011 instead of 2016 because that would throw me a bit since I've prepped for '16
Yeah they definitely wouldn't do that! Elyse has checked with them and they've advised it would be "best practice" to know the current stuff - They won't assess it specifically :)
Thanks heaps guys :)
Hello! What is the structure for the trial exam? Thanks ;D
Hey there!Is the short answer response usually about the religious landscape and aboriginals? I'm doing the CSSA paper :D
Your teacher may elect to change the trial structure - but usually it just mirrors the HSC exam structure. This link takes you to a HSC paper list - choose SOR 1 or 2, depending which you do, and have a look through :)
Just adding - yes the decimal point isn't going to cost you a mark! In saying this, the difference in adherence between Islam and Buddhism is only down to the decimal in both the 2011 and 2016 census. So to an extent - you at least need to know which has a greater following if you're going to say it in your short answer.
It would not surprise me if the short answer is about no religion - it has been predicted by statisticians, students, and teachers, that no religion would overtake Catholicism this time around, and it did. So even if the paper was created and finalised before the newest data, potentially the paper-creators could have predicted this trend too and think it would be topical to discuss it in the short answer this time around. This is all stipulation of course, but knowing the newest data about no religion overtaking Catholicism could earn you some points :)
Is the short answer response usually about the religious landscape and aboriginals? I'm doing the CSSA paper :D
Hey, I was wondering if it's better to prepare for an essay on one religious tradition for each component and how the religion is a living tradition and then only focus on eight mark responses for the other tradition/s. Also, I reffered to them as components as our teacher told us that in the exam they are reffered to as components meaning ethics/practice/person and it has led me to believe that we are getting an integrated essay. I know predicting questions is never recommended however in the short answers they would explicitly say which 'component' you have to talk about right? I will still be prepared for an essay on each but should I slghtly change how I study based on this information?
Hey guys,
Only just read your great SOR article on mistakes to avoid Elyse and was just wondering, how many of the principal beliefs of Christianity should we be looking to tie into the practice, person and ethics? For example, the divinity and humanity of Christ is a tad complex one to deal with. Our teacher has recommended that since we go to a Catholic school it would be better to prepare for Judaism for Section 2 (which I have already done) hence now why I am stuck with Christianity - Judaism does look easier though to link to principal beliefs eg. Moral Law, Covenant (pretty easy stuff there)
What do you recommend in terms of links in Christianity?
Thanks :)
Hey! Simply (but probably not helpfully), as many as is appropriate. So for Islam, I found Tawhid very easy to incorporate, but Rusul, maybe not so much. So with Christianity - the nature of the trinity was quite easy for me with practice because it is symbolised in the sign of the cross. The humanity and divinity of Jesus Christ is an easier one for ethics, because it can be said how Jesus was the moral and ethical example in his humanity - but even when making ethical decisions, Jesus died for the salvation of Christians so that they may be guided even in poorly made ethical decisions. As for person, who is your significant person? :)
If you're still referencing the Ten Commandments, Beatitudes, etc...then you're not going to fall behind. But linking it really makes a difference!
Hey Elyse, I'm doing marriage, Paul and sexual ethics :) And I also edited my post above just in regards to confusion over the 2014 question too if you wouldn't mind helping me out :)
Sorry! I missed the edit:
And just another question - the 2014 CSSA trial question was 'Critically evaluate the contribution of ethical teachings to Christianity as a living religious tradition.' Does this mean only talk about ethics because previous questions say under choose from sexual ethics, bioethics etc. whilst that question didn't.
If it's the kind of question that engages a more broad term, like a living religious tradition, and it doesn't specify ethics, person, or practice, then you are definitely able to draw on whichever you think is most appropriate - if not all of them! But this one here has engaged just ethical teachings - which in my opinion, is an odd question because it's about the "teachings." So for an essay, to reach essay length, you'd need to use the ethical teachings in applications of the modern time, in order to talk about the way the religion "lives" today. or at least, this is how I would approach it!
Yep okay sweet that's what I figured :) I'm just not sure with the principal beliefs whether with something like sexual ethics, the links I could make would be more clutching at straws than anything? ??? For Paul, however, could a good link to make be between the Christian principal belief in salvation and his teaching that humanity's sins are redeemed by god's grace through faith in jesus? thanks :)
If the question doesn't lend itself to it, so be it! Don't force it of course, and some ethics will link easier to beliefs than others and that's fine. You'll still be linking to the other main beliefs of the religion, and the main teachings, so you'll still have a wholistic response. And that's excellent for Paul! Excellent!
Hey ATAR notes
Every time I hand essays into my teacher I always get the same feedback saying "needs more detail" however I am still a little confused by what this means? Is it about not saying everything I know but rather delving deeper into one or two points? Do you have any tips for writing great and detailed essays?
Thanks !!
Hey! I was just wondering if you went into the exam with a plan in mind regarding which religious tradition you'd answer the 20 marker or 15 marker on? My teacher says it's super difficult to do that just because of the possibility of the question being broad or specific, but in saying that I think I'd like to have a game plan going in! Thank you!
Hey ATAR notes
Every time I hand essays into my teacher I always get the same feedback saying "needs more detail" however I am still a little confused by what this means? Is it about not saying everything I know but rather delving deeper into one or two points? Do you have any tips for writing great and detailed essays?
Thanks !!
Hey, any predictions on tomorrows paper?? - specifically the 5marker, judaism and christianity?? :)
Hey, any predictions on tomorrows paper?? - specifically the 5marker, judaism and christianity?? :)
Could I possibly have brief feedback on this 5 marker from anyone?
Thx
With reference to Wik, outline the progression of the Land Rights Movement in Australia.
The Aboriginal Land Rights Movement is a religio-political movement seeking to secure the inherent rights of Aboriginal peoples to land, and ensuring that religious, spiritual and cultural integrity is preserved. In 1992 when the High Court ruled in favour of the Wik people who claimed that Leasehold Title does not automatically extinguish Native Title, this marked significant progress of the Lands Right Movement. The Wik judgement determined that Native Title and pastoral leases could co-exist and Indigenous rights to land would not be infringed upon. Thus, the Wik Decision signified a fundamental change and progression in the way that Native Title rights interacted with the law. Wik’s role as a catalyst for the Lands Rights Movement is evident in the statement released by the Referendum Council on May 26th 2017. The ‘Uluru Statement from the Heart’ calls for the “establishment of a First Nations Voice enshrined in the Constitution”, alongside a ‘Makarata Commission’ to supervise the process of truth-telling and agreement-making between government bodies and ATSI peoples. Although unconditional Land Rights are yet to be secured, sufficient progress has been made for acknowledging the inextricable bond between the Indigenous people and their land.
Hey Elyse,
I was just wondering.
With structuring ethics, personality and practise - how do we structure an essay for it?
I plan to do Christianity for the essay - with Sexual ethics/Pope John XXIII and Baptism - but im a little unsure how i would structure a response.
For ethics you can do I paragraph on each ethical teaching - PreMarital sex, homosexuality, abortion etc.
And with the personality could you do a paragraph on each contribution and/or impact
But with Baptism, I have no clue how I would structure that, because between the variants there's not major differences.
Hope you can help,
Thanks, Jess.
Hey guys,You certainly can! :)
Just wondering with Paul, if discussing his impact, when referring to his ethical teachings, can I talk about sexual ethics as one example so it also can be applied to my sexual ethics studies if I get a question on that?
Thanks :)
Could I possibly have brief feedback on this 5 marker from anyone?Hey! Firstly, really well written response. Great vocabulary, and great inclusion of your knowledge. It's very impressive! It is a bit of an odd question, the progression of the land rights movement makes me think that there should be something more about Mabo, seeing as he got the ball rolling, so to say. So I think perhaps you could even say, "After the Mabo decision that established... Wik did this...." (Obviously not in that wording). Then I think you've ticked both boxes in the question: Wik and the progression!
Thx
With reference to Wik, outline the progression of the Land Rights Movement in Australia.
The Aboriginal Land Rights Movement is a religio-political movement seeking to secure the inherent rights of Aboriginal peoples to land, and ensuring that religious, spiritual and cultural integrity is preserved. In 1992 when the High Court ruled in favour of the Wik people who claimed that Leasehold Title does not automatically extinguish Native Title, this marked significant progress of the Lands Right Movement. The Wik judgement determined that Native Title and pastoral leases could co-exist and Indigenous rights to land would not be infringed upon. Thus, the Wik Decision signified a fundamental change and progression in the way that Native Title rights interacted with the law. Wik’s role as a catalyst for the Lands Rights Movement is evident in the statement released by the Referendum Council on May 26th 2017. The ‘Uluru Statement from the Heart’ calls for the “establishment of a First Nations Voice enshrined in the Constitution”, alongside a ‘Makarata Commission’ to supervise the process of truth-telling and agreement-making between government bodies and ATSI peoples. Although unconditional Land Rights are yet to be secured, sufficient progress has been made for acknowledging the inextricable bond between the Indigenous people and their land.
You certainly can! :)
Hey! Firstly, really well written response. Great vocabulary, and great inclusion of your knowledge. It's very impressive! It is a bit of an odd question, the progression of the land rights movement makes me think that there should be something more about Mabo, seeing as he got the ball rolling, so to say. So I think perhaps you could even say, "After the Mabo decision that established... Wik did this...." (Obviously not in that wording). Then I think you've ticked both boxes in the question: Wik and the progression!
Love the quote towards the end.
Here're my notes, they're a bit jumbley and all over the place but hopefully it'll give you a basic idea
Thanks heaps. You're a lifesaver.np
Hey Jess!
Firstly - premarital sex, homosexuality, and abortion, are not ethical teachings. They are ethical issues that an adherent will turn to ethical teachings for assistance with. Just be careful about that in case you are quizzed on ethical teachings in a short answer, you probably won't need to talk about ethical issues just because it asks about the ethical teachings. I made this mistake in my trials! But, you're right, for an essay about ethics you would likely be able to apply the ethical teachings to the various ethical issues. Definitely you could do a paragraph on each contribution or impact for the significant person, I did this in my own essay :)
Depending on wha the question is: you can refer to Baptism in the essay by order of how the sequence of events in the ceremony works, stopping to talk about the significance in each part as expressing something from the question, or you could do the same but focusing on symbols, or you could split it into paragraphs on the significance for the individual, then significance for the community...it really depends on the question for this one! But these are three ways I'd suggest breaking it up :)
How should I structure my time management in tomorrows religion exam???
Thanks so Much Elyse!
Yeah thats what I meant sorry, I just didnt know how to describe it individually - but as you pointed out - 'ethical issue'.
Okay awesome, and how many quotes should you be putting in your essay? Because Im not sure how many to memorise.
any predictions on the essay for depth study tomorrow?
How do you structure a religion and peace essay?
Hey,
So i'm getting a bit confused between ethical teachings and ethical beliefs. I'm trying to plan a christian ethics essay on bioethics "How do ethical teachings in christianity guide adherents to do 'what is good?" but with ethical teachings is this like sanctity of life, Jesus' commandments of love and divine sovereignty or just like the bible in general?
Super confused.
Thank You
How many words should we be aiming for for the extended response?
Im afraid I will not finish the exam in time.
Hey,
So i'm getting a bit confused between ethical teachings and ethical beliefs. I'm trying to plan a christian ethics essay on bioethics "How do ethical teachings in christianity guide adherents to do 'what is good?" but with ethical teachings is this like sanctity of life, Jesus' commandments of love and divine sovereignty or just like the bible in general?
Super confused.
Thank You
Hey sorry guys a quick question again - if trying to relate the Christian principal belief to revelation, could I link to Paul's teachings as a whole since he underwent the revelation at Damascus and then could say his teachings eg. love, sexual ethics etc. are the inspired word of God (revelation?) I'm really confused though on how to link sexual ethics to any of the principal beliefs as I don't really have much directly from Jesus, just bible quotes? ??? ??? ???
thanks :)
Hey, for world peace in christianity, how do you approach it? do you speak about inner peace at all? or just structure it as
1. principle beliefs / sacred texts
2. what they say about world peace / peace with others ie. love thy neighbour
3. how this is reflected in christian organisations + public statements
thanks!
SpoilerIt's hard to say - I was always a 1000 word kinda bench mark but both my trial and my HSC essays were wildly different (trial longer - HSC shorter) so it really depends on the question!
Yes, you're right! In an essay, perhaps you can use ethical issues of IVF, euthanasia, etc, to support how a Christian tries to "do good" in accordance with the ethical teachings about the sanctity of life and so on.
Yes! This works! I do admire how much attention you're giving this but I'm worried it's worrying you! Any time Paul refers to God, or the transcendental being, you could say he's referencing the trinity. But I would focus more on how Paul inspired the Church to grow and expand and develop, which has obviously been so strong thanks to the principal/core beliefs of the religion.
It really depends on the question - there's huge flexibility in how to approach this kind of response. Scroll down to page 18 of this same answer and see the huge range of things that you could cover, and the order you could cover it in. I would follow a structure similar to what you've suggested above, but with some flexibility for also engaging with the principal beliefs and sacred texts concurrently with the others instead of just separately. In Christianity, world peace starts with how one achieves inner peace, or personal peace, and then expands through the community and the world - so it's not inappropriate to discuss inner peace but also not compulsory. Christians seek peace through the individual and the community.
Thanks Elyse :) I'm just really concerned this could be the type of question we could get :/ there's just a couple of things like the early development of the church by paul and love which im struggling to link to the beliefs
Hey, just wondering if quotes are necessary for short answers to achieve the top band.
Just sat the exam. Didn't do too well, unfortunately. I want to clarify one of my answers to a m/c question. Am i allowed to pm someone here about the question and answer?
Thank you
How do you structure a religion and peace essay?
Sorry to bump this, but I'm still unsure about the structure. Any suggestions?
Helloooo. So I finally got back my SOR trials and found I improved with my religious detail and structure (hooray) but I still don't know how to fix up an argument, so I'm stuck on 15/20. How do I build an argument for SOR? Or, what are your go to arguments for Judaism in particular?
Hey! Awesome job on those improvements, great stuff!! ;D
I can't help with Judaism specifically, but this guide might be helpful for you on structuring arguments for SOR! ;D
I read through that and I get it in terms of structure now I think. But just not sure what to base my arguments around. Does it always work to just link everything to the religion being a living religious tradition?
ie. if the question is:
Discuss how ONE person or school of thought has contributed to Judaism.
Could you just say the person (let's say Isaiah) has contributed to Judaism being a living religious tradition through infiltrating modern Jewish practices through his contributions / teachings? Is it okay to take whatever argument as long as it's sustained throughout the response? Sort of like English? Sorry for all the questions! thanks!
Hello! So I've received my SOR 1 trial results... and I absolutely bombed out (36/50 - got 7/15 for Christianity short answer). I've been averaging ~85-87% in previous assessment tasks and now I'm not sure if a band 6 is achievable.
The reason why I got 7/15 was because I answered the short answers with bioethics when it was asking for core ethical teachings - however I thought this was very confusing because the question just said "ethical teachings", and also my writing was considered illegible. (This was for a 3 marker and a 4 marker which build off of this 3 marker.)
Would appreciate tips for the HSC and advice if Band 6 is still achievable. TIA
Hello! So I've received my SOR 1 trial results... and I absolutely bombed out (36/50 - got 7/15 for Christianity short answer). I've been averaging ~85-87% in previous assessment tasks and now I'm not sure if a band 6 is achievable.
The reason why I got 7/15 was because I answered the short answers with bioethics when it was asking for core ethical teachings - however I thought this was very confusing because the question just said "ethical teachings", and also my writing was considered illegible. (This was for a 3 marker and a 4 marker which build off of this 3 marker.)
Would appreciate tips for the HSC and advice if Band 6 is still achievable. TIA
Would not recommend linking everything to LRT because it'll just show you memorised your response. Just answer the question each time.
That ethical teachings bit sounds very dodgy ??? Did you do the CSSA paper as mine was also on ethical teachings but I wrote about sexual ethics and it was fine. I would definitely clarify with the marker because sounds like you got ripped off!
Core ethical teachings are different to bioethics!
Core ethical teachings relate to like ten commandments, beatitudes and Jesus' commandment of love whereas bioethical teachings are the sanctity of life, reverence for life etc.
To the poster make sure to read the question properly :)
That ethical teachings bit sounds very dodgy ??? Did you do the CSSA paper as mine was also on ethical teachings but I wrote about sexual ethics and it was fine. I would definitely clarify with the marker because sounds like you got ripped off!Yes, CSSA paper. The feedback stated that you NEEDED to talk about core ethical teachings.
Yes, CSSA paper. The feedback stated that you NEEDED to talk about core ethical teachings.
Hey everyone above! Instead of quoting you all I'm just addressing it here.
I don't know the wording of the exact question you are talking about, but I think what it appears happened to you is what happened to me in my trial. My short answer question was something like, describe the core ethical teachings of the religion. So I launched into that, and immediately jumped to the sexual or bioethics (can't remember if I did Christianity or Islam for this bit). So my response was like: The ethical teachings of Christianity regarding bioethics are say no to abortion, in some cases yes to euthanasia, because ultimately this is God's plan (OBVIOUSLY THIS IS A SIMPLIFIED VERSION). It was only 5 marks or less, and I thought I'd put some super specific details in there and I'd be getting a hell yeah from my marker. I only got like, 1, possibly 2, marks? Because I'd more or less mentioned that creatures are made in the image of God and referenced it - which is the kind of ethical teaching they are looking for. So they weren't asking me to apply the ethical teachings to anything, which I did by relating specifically to bioethics, but instead they asked about the teachings ~in general~ of the religion. You can skew these towards your set of ethics, whether that's environmental, ethical, or bio, but unless the question is asking about adherents using the ethics to make decisions, or application of ethics in modern society, then you should be sticking to the teachings individually.
The way I organised my notes after trials was like:
-Core ethical teachings
-Sources of ethical teachings
-Applications of ethical teachings
So this kind of three-tiered level of studying helped me draw everything apart. I'm not sure about how you all learned this in the classroom, but for me it was almost like learning the ethics through the cases of ethical issues. Which can be great, but it meant I didn't know how to talk about anything individually, which put me in a bad position for the short answers.
Does this clear anything up for anyone, or else, raise new issues? I try to cover this in my lectures because I know it's confusing, but often it doesn't make sense until you actually do an exam where it asks you to specifically divide things.
Hey Elyse
The first question of the CSSA Paper was to Outline 3 ethical teachings of your religious tradition and I think it said in relation to sexual ethics, bioethics etc. 2nd question was how 2 of those ethical teachings guide adherents in their everyday lives.
Hi, just wondering if you are allowed to use the same ethic for 2 religions in short answer. e.g. can i talk about bioethics for both Christianity and Buddhism
Hey, thanks for that but i think you misunderstood my question. I was asking if its okay to use the same ethics for 2 religions in the short answer section. e.g. if there is a question about ethics, can i choose bioethics for both Christianity and Buddhism for short answer? Or must i chose bioethics and a different one such as enviro.
Hey, thanks for that but i think you misunderstood my question. I was asking if its okay to use the same ethics for 2 religions in the short answer section. e.g. if there is a question about ethics, can i choose bioethics for both Christianity and Buddhism for short answer? Or must i chose bioethics and a different one such as enviro.
Hey guys, one of our SOR teachers suggested to memorise 5 marker responses for every single dot point post 1945/ aboriginal spirituality and religion and non religion in order to make sure we get 5/5, as she reckons the questions are usually similar and recycled off the syllabus. Do you think this is an efficient idea for the HSC? if not, what are some tips for short answers? I feel like they're marked really harshly and the most I've managed to get for them is 4/5. Can never hit that 5 mark for some reason because our markers are quite picky. thanks!
Hi All,
In section 2 the depth study short answers, i seem to be able to consistantly get full marks in questions up the value of 5 marks but for 8 mark questions i cant seem to get above 6
Is there anything markers look for specifically in those higher mark questions
Hi Guys,
I'm really struggling to break into the 90's in SOR2 past papers and seem to be stuck in the high 80's
I seem to be dropping the majoirty of my marks in the two essays.
I seem to be writing in enough depth and detail but i just cant seem to break into the A range consistantly.
Does anyone have any overarching tips on how i can imporve my SOR2 essay writing
Hey there! Good on you for reaching out to bump up your marks. Religion and Peace essays, I find, students tend to skip out on the sacred texts and writings a lot and instead focus on initiatives and so on. So definitely that, and also, even if the essay asks about world peace specifically, bring in the inner peace as a means of being able to achieve world peace. Individuals are what makes up the world, so for individuals to find peace in themselves, they can find peace in the world around them.
As a note, my mum is an SOR2 teacher and I just asked her if she had anything to add and she said she wholeheartedly agrees.
Otherwise - is it in your expression that your losing your marks? Or do you find yourself to be a fairly strong writer?
Hi Ellyse,
Thanks for your response
I feel it is a bit of a mix, the tips you said above i dont feel as though i do enough of so im definatly going to place a focus on incorporating teachings and sacred texts throughout my essay.
Ive always, acrcoss all essay subjects, had a bit of an expression problem , I feel like I sort of over complicate my ideas and sentences so i need to keep on working on that
Hello! Can someone please give me general feedback for the following questions. Very much appreciated.
Aisha
“He who obeys the messenger has obeyed Allah, but those who turn away, we have not sent you over them as the guardian.” (Quran)
To what extent has Aisha demonstrated an obedience to Allah?
Aisha bint Bakr, a wife of the prophet Muhammad and frequently stated by scholars to he his favourite, has had a profound impact on the development and expression of Islam - encouraging adherents to “obey the Messenger (her husband Muhammad) in fun chewing Allah.” Aisha had a slew of religious contributions, are such being the scandal of the slander - thus demonstrating a clear obedience to Allah lost in the desert after Muhammad’s war campaign, Aisha was brought back to medina on horseback by another man. This stirred great controversy, causing the Islamic community to question the fidelity of Aisha. This is fun caused Muhammad to have a revelation, “Why did they not produce far witness” (Quran) which has been immortalised in the Quran, the word of Allah. This is used in Sharia Law, today, demonstrating the great extent of obedience to Allah Aisha exhibited, because, she was innocent by Islamic Law. Further, her excellent memory had allowed her to retain and transmit over 2000 Hadiths, preserving the word of the “messenger” and those who had obeyed these words has “obeyed Allah”. Her transmission of hadiths such as “Beware of Jealousy. For it destroys good deeds the way fire destroys wood” epitomes her obedience to the word of “the messenger (and thus) Allah” and her obedience towards Allah. Dedication and obedience towards Allah by Aisha can also be observed through her societal impacts, where she acted as a role model for the various aspects of muslim life and thus encouraging adherents to do so and “obey the word of The Messenger and obey Allah”. As a scholar of the Quran Aisha became known as the ‘Mother of All Believers’ due to her knowledge of the Quran and the Islamic Qiths, thus facilitating the growth of Islam thus displaying loyalty and obedience to “the messenger” and Allah- she also proved a role model for the rejection of wealth, and is noted that “Aisha gave away 70, 000 durhams in Chaty” (Scholar Urwah). Thus, it is evident that Aisha’ intentions lie in correction to the will of Allah, epitomising her “obeying to the Messenger and obeying Allah”.
Sorry if there are spelling errors or something don't make sense, I got my brother to type this up from my book.
Thanks in advance!
Hey guys,
Just a question in relation to the 2009 HSC Section III Christianity Question:
Now it came to pass, as he sat at the table with them, that he took bread,
blessed it and broke it, and gave it to them. Then their eyes were opened and
they knew him; and he vanished from their sight. And they said to one
another, ‘Did not our heart burn within us while he talked with us on the
road, and while he opened the Scriptures to us?’
Luke 24:30–32, New King James Bible
With reference to Luke’s post-resurrection account in the quotation, assess Christianity as a
living religious tradition in the life of its adherents.
I can imagine why students would freak at this! Any ideas on where to go with this (I do marriage, paul and sexual ethics). I feel like maybe I could discuss salvation and paul's justification by faith but not really sure other than that thanks! :)
Hi there,
Just my two cents,
My understanding of a living relgious tradition is one that is still relevent today whilst still portraying the roots of the religion.
So for that question, i think you should try and relate the parts of the syllabus to the idea that the religion is relevent today whilst trying to align it with the message of the quote
Hello! Can someone please give me general feedback for the following questions. Very much appreciated.
Sorry if there are spelling errors or something don't make sense, I got my brother to type this up from my book.
Thanks in advance!
I probably won't give the best feedback since I didn't do Aisha as my significant person but I thought I might try.
In you first sentence, it's probably because your brother typed it verbatim, but what does "in fun chewing Allah" mean? I think in your first sentence you can link Aisha's encouragement of adherents to "obey the Messenger" (and thus Allah) more explicitly to Aisha demonstration her obedience to Allah through her contributions to Islam. Also I think you're mentioning the contributions really well about Aisha's obedience to Allah, but you need to talk more about the impact her actions have on the life on adherents, e.g. unpack how she "acted as a role model for the various aspects of muslim life".
It's good to quote where specifically in the Quran your quotes came from as well. If you want you can link a principle belief to obedience to Allah e.g. Tahwid but idk if you have to
Also I think you need to talk about the "to what extent" part of the question more- e.g. are there arguments of how she had a negative impact, or that her contributions didn't go far enough in some cases? (or are you using the controversy of her fidelity as an example).
For your last sentence maybe rearrange it so that the quote isn't right at the end, but that's just me being nit-picky
I love that you recruited your brother to type these up. I definitely got my sister to do tasks for me too! lol. Need my own personal assistant for the HSC :PSpoilerBriefly outline Baptism.
The sacrament of Baptism is the Christian adherent’s identification with the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ. There are two main types of baptism. I haven't come across this definition before.
Paedobaptism refers to the baptism of infants, generally by immersion or affusion. It is engaged in with to belief that the infant will grow up to live in the life of Christ - a duty of the parents of the infant. The catholic Church, Anglicans and orthodox engage in paedobaptism.
Adult baptism (Believer's baptism) is an outward sign of faith that the adherent has come to a personal decision to relinquish their previous life, absolving them of sin and to “begin a new life directed by Jesus Christ” (Romans). Pentecostalists and Baptists engage in adult baptism. You've taken a unique approach to Baptism here. I think the initial understanding of the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus needs the tiniest bit more fleshing out, it's just kind of at the beginning there and not touched on again, so even though this response isn't worth a lot of marks, it still isn't quite cohesive in my opinion.
Analyse the significance for the individual of Baptism.
The sacrament of Baptism is the symbolic enactment of the Christian adherent’s identification with the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ - a core belief of Christianity, thus epitomising its importance toward the individual. Christianity is a rite of passage for the individual, marking the beginning of their journey in Christ. The symbolic nature of the washing away with water indicates the adherent has “repented their old ways and has begun a new life directed by Christ” (Romans). In doing so, Baptism grants adherent salvation in Christ. Furthermore, the sacrament of Baptism allows access to the outer sacraments, such as Reconciliation and confirmation, these of which allow adherents to further consolidate their affinity with Christ and their faith, thus demonstrating baptism to be of utmost significance towards the individual. Yet, despite the grandeur of the importance, different demonstrations of Christianity have specific mindsets when considering importance of Baptism towards the individual. Anglicans believe Baptism to be a purifying ritual, either infants one cleansed of the original sin or adults of their earthly sin, either for these holding great importance. Catholics, believe Baptism to be the key of salvation, and Pentecostalists believe it to be associated with the tidy spirit, a third of Holy Trinity. Despite the varying interpretations of the importance of baptism for the individual, it’s undenying importance between denominations is undeniable. ??? Can't really fault this except that there's not a wholllle lotta sacred texts and writing references, which I think could improve your work just that tiny bit more - leave no doubt in the marker's mind that you deserve this. You've got the Romans passage there I see but I think it can go further. You've put a great focus on the individual, as per the question requests, and linked it to principal beliefs!
Aisha
“He who obeys the messenger has obeyed Allah, but those who turn away, we have not sent you over them as the guardian.” (Quran)
To what extent has Aisha demonstrated an obedience to Allah?
Aisha bint Bakr, a wife of the prophet Muhammad and frequently stated by scholars to he his favourite, has had a profound impact on the development and expression of Islam - encouraging adherents to “obey the Messenger (her husband Muhammad) in fun chewing Allah.” The little bit in brackets here isn't really necessary in my opinion :) Aisha had a slew of religious contributions, are such being the scandal of the slander - thus demonstrating a clear obedience to Allah lost in the desert after Muhammad’s war campaign, Aisha was brought back to medina on horseback by another man. This stirred great controversy, causing the Islamic community to question the fidelity of Aisha. This is fun caused Muhammad to have a revelation, “Why did they not produce far witness” (Quran) which has been immortalised in the Quran, the word of Allah. This is used in Sharia Law, today, demonstrating the great extent of obedience to Allah Aisha exhibited, because, she was innocent by Islamic Law. Further, her excellent memory had allowed her to retain and transmit over 2000 Hadiths, preserving the word of the “messenger” and those who had obeyed these words has “obeyed Allah”. Her transmission of hadiths such as “Beware of Jealousy. For it destroys good deeds the way fire destroys wood” epitomes her obedience to the word of “the messenger (and thus) Allah” and her obedience towards Allah. Dedication and obedience towards Allah by Aisha can also be observed through her societal impacts, where she acted as a role model for the various aspects of muslim life and thus encouraging adherents to do so and “obey the word of The Messenger and obey Allah”. As a scholar of the Quran Aisha became known as the ‘Mother of All Believers’ due to her knowledge of the Quran and the Islamic Qiths, thus facilitating the growth of Islam thus displaying loyalty and obedience to “the messenger” and Allah- she also proved a role model for the rejection of wealth, and is noted that “Aisha gave away 70, 000 durhams in Chaty” (Scholar Urwah). Thus, it is evident that Aisha’ intentions lie in correction to the will of Allah, epitomising her “obeying to the Messenger and obeying Allah”. I think this is really quite good. I know you said your brother potentially made mistakes in the transcribing - but as is you would probably lose marks for lack of clarity. Obviously you've given me the heads up, but might be worth assessing the legibility of your writing? Otherwise a very well supported little packet of information here - it does seem a little narrative retell when talking about the Slander, I understand why you've done it but I think it could be reduced. The incident of the slander and Aisha's ride home could be shortened instead of the context.
Identity 2 contributions made by Aisha to the development of Islam.
Aisha had contributed to the “four witness to prove infidelity” ruling towards Islam, and also the dry ablution where ablution can be performed with fine dust or sand in the observe of water. Great!
Hopefully this gives you a hand - you're definitely on the right track and are very close to ticking full marks for each!
Hi guys,
I'm doing Christianity for my depth study SOR 1 and so for environmental ethics, how many ethics should I familiarize myself with? My teacher has given us five but I feel as though the only difference they have between them is the name and quote, or else, the explanation and issues addressed are pretty much similar such as, 'rspect for all creation and god is the creator of the world, all creation is made in the image of God.'
Thanks!
Hi! I was just wondering how many quotes we should have for a religion and peace essay? Thanks in advance!
Just thought I'd get some other people's opinions with this...
What is the structure for you guys' Inner Peace essays?
Reason I'm asking is because our teacher has told us that we should use the same structure as our World Peace essay's, but I'm not sure if that is the best call. Basically she has told us to emphasise (1/2 of the paragraph) on examples of Religious traditions living out their teachings through organisations and their initiatives. I understand how this is a great idea for World Peace, but after reading inner peace responses from different schools they don't seem to be doing this...
Hello!
For the short answers section, I always find myself overwriting for some questions and underwriting for some other questions, based on the information that I have studied.
For example, I will write more on a 6 marker based around bioethics in general rather than an 8 marker which specifies the significance of Baptism for the community.
How do I fix this? And any general guides for words/lines to marks would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Hope it sort of helps!
Hello,
Does anyone know what year the White Australia Policy was abolished? I'm seeing 2 different years: 1966 and 1973.
Thanks!
When it comes to the religion and peace essay, how should we go about mentioning organisations involved in working towards world peace? Should we structure our essay paragraphs around them? How much detail should we go into?
Hey guys, a quick question, when referencing quotes from the Catechism of the Catholic Church, will I lose marks if I do not include the number line it is from like you quote a Bible reference? Eg. CCC 2358-59 Thanks :)
Hi :)
can someone please link me to Elyse's summary notes? I went to the lecture and she mentioned them but I still cannot find them. Also, the updated census data please. As the old census data is in the complete course notes. Thanks xx
Hi :)
can someone please link me to Elyse's summary notes? I went to the lecture and she mentioned them but I still cannot find them. Also, the updated census data please. As the old census data is in the complete course notes. Thanks xx
Hey everyone,
Does anyone know if we need to reach a certain number of posts (like in the English forums) before posting an SOR essay for marking?
Thanks :) :)
Hayley
Hello!
Just asking to see what is the best study plan leading up to the HSC SOR Exam. Not sure if it's better to spend my time doing past papers or just studying scaffolds and notes and seeing how I would adapt.
TIA.
Im not sure if anyone has asked already but does anyone have any predictions for the 5 marker or even the short answer and essay parts (I only do 1 unit) ?
Thanks!! :)
Hi :)
can someone please link me to Elyse's summary notes? I went to the lecture and she mentioned them but I still cannot find them. Also, the updated census data please. As the old census data is in the complete course notes. Thanks xx
My teacher predicts that it'll be on post-1945 rather than Aboriginal Spirituality since it's been AS for the past two years, especially because of the 2016 census and increased secularism. As for predictions in short answer and essay, the CSSA trial is a pretty good prediction (since idk which religions you do), but basically whatever topics were last year you can expect that it's less likely they'll do a repeat (and look at previous years as well to see if there's something they haven't covered recently)
My teacher predicts that it'll be on post-1945 rather than Aboriginal Spirituality since it's been AS for the past two years, especially because of the 2016 census and increased secularism. As for predictions in short answer and essay, the CSSA trial is a pretty good prediction (since idk which religions you do), but basically whatever topics were last year you can expect that it's less likely they'll do a repeat (and look at previous years as well to see if there's something they haven't covered recently)
I just did a bit of a trend check for the past 6 years (2010 -2016) and they've basically done everything exceptthanks for looking that up! I think the paper was written before the census came out though so idk if they will have quotes (not entirely sure when the paper was written - after googling it says the exam committee meets from october to april in developing the paper), but I think they could definitely incorporate the census somehow
• account for the present religious
landscape in Australia in relation to:
– Christianity as the major religious
tradition
– immigration
– denominational switching
– rise of New Age religions
– secularism
I feel like they're going to give us a quote regarding the 2016 census and ask us to give reasoning for it and talk about trends maybe??
thanks for looking that up! I think the paper was written before the census came out though so idk if they will have quotes (not entirely sure when the paper was written - after googling it says the exam committee meets from october to april in developing the paper), but I think they could definitely incorporate the census somehow
Hey asd987! Personally, I'd love to get this as a HSC question! It is a bit unusual, because it doesn't specify if it wants you to discuss the practice, the person/ideology, or the ethics! It only specifies the core teachings. So, flick back to the preliminary syllabus for an idea about the principal teachings, and then think about how these are lived out in practice, person, and ethics. A religious living system is about being dynamic, useful to current adherents, coherent, and, well, living. The ethics, person, and practice, work together to create a religious living tradition. You need to take what you know about the three elements and fuse it with the core teachings, and build an argument based on the "religious living tradition."
As for incorporating the quote as a stimulus, have a read of this guide here! Let me know if you have any questions :)
Hello!
When quoting verses from the Bible and Quran, is it necessary to have the verse numbers? I don't think I am able to memorise all those numbers...
Hi! As far as I can tell, these are all of the notes that Elyse has uploaded onto the Notes page:
A’isha Bint Abu Bakr – Study Notes
How does Islam work as a dynamic living tradition?
Significant Practice: Baptism
Essay: To what extent is Baptism the central rite of Christianity?
Paul of Tarsus: Significant Person in Christianity
Bioethics in Christianity
Sexual Ethics in Islam: Study Notes
Highly marked assignment: Christian bioethics
Highly marked assignment: Paul of Tarsus
Hey! The updated Census data you are referring to is on the product updates page, the exact URL should be in the front cover of your notes!
Edit: Here they are! :)
Hello!Heya! Just adding to dancing phalanges response: knowing them is the best case scenario. Lets take the story of creation from the Old Testament for example:
When quoting verses from the Bible and Quran, is it necessary to have the verse numbers? I don't think I am able to memorise all those numbers...
Hey Elyse :) I'm just looking at this question now - does core teachings relate to ethical teachings or principal beliefs? If ethical teachings for Christianity, they are:
• the Ten Commandments
• New Testament ethics
– the Beatitudes
– Jesus’ commandment of love
I can link Jesus' commandment of love to sexual ethics, marriage and even a paragraph on Paul really well. For the 10 commandments and beatitudes, am I taking specific ones out eg. Thou shall not commit adultery etc. and using it for sexual ethical teachings on adultery for instance or more just looking at what the 10 commandments and beatitudes represent for Christian followers? I also just had a question R.E the stimulus quote as I am really not sure what it means in relation to the question! Thank you :)
Hi dancing phalanges :) You did some good looking to find this in the forums! ;)
This all sounds great. "Core teachings" in a question, without it specifying person, practice, or ethics, makes me think you can tap into ethical teachings and charge it that way, or relate it to the principal beliefs and connect that to other teachings of the religion - but they overlap so heavily there's almost no difference in how you wish to approach it.
As for the stimulus: "It has been often said very truly that religion is the thing that makes the ordinary person feel extraordinary. it is an equally important truth that religion is the thing that makes the extraordinary person feel ordinary. "
I DON'T like this stimulus because it uses strange descriptive words like "extraordinary" but whatever, the essence of it I like. So, that first part of focusing on the adherent - how does the core teachings make the ADHERENT feel a certain positive way? Then, the second part of the quote is focusing on a humbling experience for the adherent. So religion can be charged to make someone feel special, important, etc. But, it can also serve as a reminder for humility to serve in a religion. I hope this makes sense, ping back if not :)
Hey I understand now that I can use both principal beliefs and the core ethical teachings. :)
For the first part of the stimulus these are the thoughts I had:
1. How Paul revolutionised the way Christians viewed the Eucharist to instead be a more deeper and fulfilling practice intimately tied with the symbolic significance of Christ's death and resurrection and saving grace.
2. How Paul argued that the saving grace of God (something extraordinary for Christians) could be received through faith alone.
3. How marriage transforms the couple (the type of love it involves, the added responsibility of a family etc.)
For the second part of the stimulus I was thinking maybe the sexual ethical teachings on homosexuality, contraception, adultery etc. in terms of the saving Grace of God is the really extraordinary part but in order to receive this they need to demonstrate their faith and they do so in their 'ordinary' lives through following sexual ethical teachings in the Bible and the teachings of teaching authorities which make the sexual ethical teachings more relevant to today (living religious tradition)
Does that make sense? Thanks heaps :)
This all sounds great. I'd also recommend for Christianity the idea that there is a stewardship in adherence - that adherents are individually significant and given autonomy, but there is a greater, grander, plan in God as it is the world created by God. So it is a humbling experience as an adherent to be a witness to the wonder of things like marriages, acts of faith, receiving Christ in Eucharist, etc.
How should i go about these three days before HSC Studies of Religion Exam? I have all my notes should i try and memorise them or just do past paper questions?First thing for the essay is you really should memorise all your quotes, scripture references etc.! For the short answer questions (5 marker, and section 2) just do as many past paper questions as you can! for multiple choice you can do them online here which is a nice break: http://mcq.nesa.nsw.edu.au/course/higher-school-certificate/studies-of-religion/
How should i go about these three days before HSC Studies of Religion Exam? I have all my notes should i try and memorise them or just do past paper questions?
If you're confident with your notes and you don't think there's any sections of the syllabus left untouched, then I suggest going through past papers now and applying that knowledge so you learn the patterns of the paper and learn to build up a bit of a strategy for the different sections of the exam :)
Edit: Dancing Phalanges you beat me every time! Love it!
First thing for the essay is you really should memorise all your quotes, scripture references etc.! For the short answer questions (5 marker, and section 2) just do as many past paper questions as you can! for multiple choice you can do them online here which is a nice break: http://mcq.nesa.nsw.edu.au/course/higher-school-certificate/studies-of-religion/
For your essays, I've pretty much done practice essays to all the hsc questions but since there's not long left you can do detailed essay plans. Just make sure you know how to adapt to different styles of questions eg. whether you need to integrate all 3 elements of your depth study into the response, how to integrate stimulus' which elyse went through here: https://atarnotes.com/stimulus-in-sor/ and also knowing key words like living religious tradition and what they mean! hope that helps :)
Awesome! Sounds like a plan! Do you recon i could get your notes off you just to do a comparrison and see if i need to include or alter anything ?Which topics do you do?
Which topics do you do?
Islam, Christianity, Post 1945
Oh okay firstly I do 1 unit not 2 unit and secondly what specific topics for Christianity?
Same, I also do 1unit. Pope John XXIII, Bioethics, Marriage CeremonyOkay I do Judaism and Christianity. For Christianity I only do Marriage out of those 3. I can PM you stuff if it would help you?
Okay I do Judaism and Christianity. For Christianity I only do Marriage out of those 3. I can PM you stuff if it would help you?
Umm sure! Do you recon i could share my google docs with you? Has my notes for christianity...would you be willing to go through them?I don't know if that would be of much help for you in terms of the fact that I have no background knowledge on bioethics and Pope John? :/
I don't know if that would be of much help for you in terms of the fact that I have no background knowledge on bioethics and Pope John? :/
Ohh true! Would you be willing to check my marriage ceremony section of my notes?Yeah sure just PM me and I'll add in stuff I have that might help you :)
Yeah sure just PM me and I'll add in stuff I have that might help you :)
With the multiple choice, because some are so randomn, how do you study for it? With past papers, do you just have to memorise the answers to them incase they come up again?
With the multiple choice, because some are so randomn, how do you study for it? With past papers, do you just have to memorise the answers to them incase they come up again?Hey, so firstly, I would recommend doing heaps of work for the 5 markers over the multiple choice as it is likely by covering the options for the 5 marker in depth, you will be prepared for any MC question. Also no need to memorise highly doubt they'll repeat questions. Just do all the past questions, see where your weakness is and that will also help you find where your weak point is for the 5 marker :)
Hey, so firstly, I would recommend doing heaps of work for the 5 markers over the multiple choice as it is likely by covering the options for the 5 marker in depth, you will be prepared for any MC question. Also no need to memorise highly doubt they'll repeat questions. Just do all the past questions, see where your weakness is and that will also help you find where your weak point is for the 5 marker :)
Sounds good! Since I havent really memorised my notes im going to use them to answer the questions. Should i just read over my answers after that?Yep! answer the five markers open book until you can do them without looking :)
hey guys, just wondering if any predictions have been made as to the short answers and depth religion essay?
thanks
Hey just wondering for a holistic question if they will specify if we need to use all 3 parts of the depth study? I did the CSSA 2010 paper for SOR 1 and sent my essay to my teacher and she said on the marking guidelines it said you had to refer to all 3 when in the question it mentioned no such thing, all it had was the quote and then: Assess to what extent this quote reflects the core teachings of Christianity as a Living Religious Tradition. I'm just thinking that would have been heaps unfair for 2010 HSCers doing that paper that did 2 parts of their depth study when in the marking criteria it says you had to use all three? Thanks :)
This is a very broad question, so I think 2 parts of the depth study should be fine. Prehaps just doing all 3 will keep you on the safe side.
I have managed to do all the 2015-11 5 markers - now i just have read them, over and over again.
For section 2 - Should I do the same for the short answers? Or shoud i just do 1 past paper question? (I feel like the short answer for Islam are going to be all the same).
As for the essay, im having trouble finding 'quotes' from my notes to memorise. Should I pick information from each section? Im just overall confused...
For Section 2 just make sure you know:
The ethical teachings and their impact of the lives of adherents. (I would say know 3 different types)
How to describe your practice, how it reflects the principal beliefs and how it is important for the individual and community.
How your significant individual contributed to the development and expression of your religion.
If you know this you should be sweet.
For your essay - you had plenty of quotes, if you are confused I would suggest thinking of how you would use them in an argument. So, group your quotes into Ethics, Practice and Significant figure obviously. From there, group them into specific ethics, individual/community significance for practice (most will be individual) and into the different ways your significant figure contributed to the religion (eg. for Paul I would group my quotes according to Justification by Faith, his contribution to the Early Church, his teachings on the importance of love etc.) And then finally have some quotes for a broader question focusing on the principal beliefs of your religion eg. Christianity = salvation, revelation, death and resurrection of christ etc.
Hey guys!
I realised that I have a serious shortage of quotes for Baptism (Christianity Depth Study - Significant Practice), particularly for impact on individual and community.
If anyone could help out that would be great.
TIA.
Hey Atar Notes,Yeah definitely! Personally for Christianity a great way to link all (I do marriage, Paul and sexual ethics) is through Jesus' commandment of love. But otherwise definitely try look now at how each one reflects the principal beliefs. Eg for me, salvation is a great one as in marriage, the love between man and wife is supposed to reflect the unconditional love Christ displayed in his death and resurrection (essentially his salvation) and then paul wrote on how faith alone was sufficient to receive salvation and how the eucharist was highly significant in that it was symbolic of christ's sacrifice and salvation. But yeah as well as that definitely see if all your 3 topics can be linked to Jesus' commandment of love as it is a personal favourite of mine :)
Do you have any tips for writing integrated essay responses??
Should the discussion of practice, person and ethic all be underpinned by key beliefs of the religion?
Thanks!!
Yeah definitely! Personally for Christianity a great way to link all (I do marriage, Paul and sexual ethics) is through Jesus' commandment of love. But otherwise definitely try look now at how each one reflects the principal beliefs. Eg for me, salvation is a great one as in marriage, the love between man and wife is supposed to reflect the unconditional love Christ displayed in his death and resurrection (essentially his salvation) and then paul wrote on how faith alone was sufficient to receive salvation and how the eucharist was highly significant in that it was symbolic of christ's sacrifice and salvation. But yeah as well as that definitely see if all your 3 topics can be linked to Jesus' commandment of love as it is a personal favourite of mine :)
What is the ideal structure for an integrated essay like that? Because there are so many sections for each third of the depth study I always get lost on figuring out how to structure it.This is hard to say - it depends entirely on the question. For instance, take the 2013 Question:
TIA!
Besides quotes and relevant content what distinguishes higher mark (band 6) short answer question and essay responses?? Is it the level of detail and revelant examples or the quanitity of writing?
Quick Question regarding the 2016 Census Data and the Multiple Choice. My knowledge is that the data was released after the HSC exam was made so would answers to the multiple choice (e.g. what is the percentage of no religion in Australia) be based on the 2011 census. If so, is knowing the 2016 data only important for Q11 to incorporate statistics into the question
Thanks
Is it okay if we only know:
1947 > 2011 > 2016?
Is it okay if we only know:I'd say know a few key dates as well, such as 1971 "if no religion, write none" being introduced leading to a seven-fold increase in secularism, the eradication of the White Australia Policy in 1972 leading to influx of migrants from South East Asia, 2000 Pentecostal leaders congregating to form Australian Christian Churches which could be a reason for recent slow down in Pentecostal growth. You definitely don't have to remember all the census data that goes along with these dates, though
1947 > 2011 > 2016?
This is hard to say - it depends entirely on the question. For instance, take the 2013 Question:
Discuss the relationship between at least TWO aspects of your depth study and the way they contribute to Christianity as a living religious tradition.
I would personally structure this by how each area of the depth study reveals the importance of Jesus' commandment of Love and how this ethical teaching is relevant to today's Christians in making wise choices in order to be faithful followers of Christ. So in this case, your structure is simply:
PRACTICE
SIGNIFICANT FIGURE
ETHICS
And in each one you discuss the relevant details eg. in Practice for Marriage you discuss how it is a reflection of Christ's unconditional love, for significant figure how Paul viewed love as the essence of all commandments and Ethics how in reference to homosexuality, whilst maintaining homosexual acts as wrong, recent writings by teaching authorities in Christianity have highlighted the need to respect and show compassion to homosexual persons. All these relate to Jesus' commandment of love. Linking them to L.R.T should be throughout your response. For instance, these teaching authorities preaching of the need to treat homosexual people with respect is only recent and therefore adapting its teachings to suit modern times (link to LRT). Paul's teaching on the importance of love is read at marriages today (LRT). Marriage is obviously still a key practice within the Christian faith and therefore its teachings also remain relevant. That sort of thing. That's one example but as I said - it depends on the question. more often that not, divide into 3 paras to represent each section of your depth study and in each para explore how they reflect the core idea you are arguing eg. commandment of love and that will integrate it effectively and without being confusing :)
How much do you think we should write for each part of the integrated essay? Say a typical significant person essay has 4 body paragraphs with 1 contribution per paragraph, would we put one, or two (or more) contributions?
I always seem to write too much for short answer questions in the indepth section. Do you have any tips on how to still answer the question but more concisely?
Thanks!!
Hey Elyse - just about your video. You mentioned how the markers didn't want to hear about the settlement of Australia and its influence on Christianity (in relation to the current Australian religious landscape). I'm just a bit confused - does info such as WW1 and WW2 migration of Eastern Orthodox Christians or for Immigration - the abolition of the White Australia Policy still applicable. Is it only just the European settlement because that was 200+ years ago. I'm just concerned how recent the influences have to be, as in whether the abolition of the White Australia Policy and Vietnam/Iraq War are good enough influences to discuss or whether I need more recent examples? Thank you :)
Those are fine - Anything that happened post 1945 is what they want to hear ;DAh okay that definitely makes sense then. Thank you :)
How should i go about memorising all this information?
How should i go about memorising all this information?For quotes, I like using a quiz-maker to make fill in the blank quizzes e.g. the question will be "Luke 22:19___" and then I can type the answer and see if it's right
Hi
I do 1u and had a question about the religious depth study significant practices: how would you structure it?
I'm hoping to do Baptism for that q, and have info about:
history
how it fulfills Christian fundamental beliefs
stages of the ceremony
discrepancies between denominations
significance fr the individual/community
Not sure how to structure it and how many to fit in each paragraph
Thanks :D
hey atarnotes!! what are the main stats for post-1948 we need to have drilled into our heads?
Yo just wondering if anyone has a link to notes for statistics for post 1945. Don't need anything else
For Christian Marriage, should we talk about the features?Hey - don't understand what you mean by features? As I said above for marriage, if discussing it for an extended response, it is most likely the question will either ask you for its significance for the individual or community. Otherwise, know how Christian marriage links to the principal beliefs of Christianity in case it is a broad holistic question, in which case I would link love within marriage to a sacrificial love like that Christ demonstrated in his Death and Resurrection as one paragraph. That is the main one!
Hey guys, I've attached a set of notes from the Notes section that might help you :)
These are the 2016 census results: http://www.abs.gov.au/AUSSTATS/[email protected]/mediareleasesbyReleaseDate/7E65A144540551D7CA258148000E2B85?OpenDocument
Hey - don't understand what you mean by features? As I said above for marriage, if discussing it for an extended response, it is most likely the question will either ask you for its significance for the individual or community. Otherwise, know how Christian marriage links to the principal beliefs of Christianity in case it is a broad holistic question, in which case I would link love within marriage to a sacrificial love like that Christ demonstrated in his Death and Resurrection as one paragraph. That is the main one!
In regards to the questions about which data sets you should know:
2011 and 2016 are the most important. The syllabus is asking for the CURRENT religious landscape. As mentioned in the threads, it's great to know some other key dates for the purpose of comparison of significant events, like when Catholicism overtook Anglicanism, or when No Religion overtook Catholicism (2016). The only thing I'd ever reference 1901 for is to say that the Jewish population then is the exact same in percentage as it is now, thus making it the steadiest religious adherence in Australia. So I'd focus on knowing the most recent census data the most, but then there is relevance for knowing some other key dates from the 20th century (or 2001 and 2006 data sets) as well. :)
I have ALSO uploaded a chart with all of the key census data from 1901 to 2011 for free download here so that will be helpful! :)
(There's also a copy of this in the AN SOR note book!)
Thanks for your contributions Dancing Phalanges! :)
Wait, so what are the key principal beliefs for christianity?Back to prelim studies! For Christianity these are them and the notes I had:
Hey Elyse just with No Religion - does that include new age religions or does that come under not stated/unclear? :) Just in terms of when I discuss no religion in whether I tie it in with new age religions as well!
Back to prelim studies! For Christianity these are them and the notes I had:
Principal Beliefs
DIVINITY AND HUMANITY OF JESUS CHRIST
- Result of the Nicene Creed
- Controversial topic in the 4th and 5th century
- Docetism undermined the idea of the humanity of Jesus and rather argued Jesus to be fully divine and not truly human but merely adopting the appearance of a human.
- Arianism believed Jesus to be superior to the rest of creation but not equal to God as he is a product of God.
- 325 Council of Nicea claimed Jesus to be fully divine.
- “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” Matthew 16:13-20 (claiming sonship was tantamount to claiming equality to God> therefore divine.
DEATH AND RESURRECTION OF JESUS
- Christians have typically believed Jesus died for our sins.
- Questions why God would appease of the execution of an innocent man
- A more adequate reflection is that death is an integral part of human condition and is one which shared by Jesus.
- Death of jesus = unconditional love of God
- “if we have faith in Jesus and God and his death we shall also live an eternal life” > salvation through faith in Jesus
NATURE OF GOD AND THE TRINITY
- God is one existing in three persons
- Gods promise of salvation is fulfilled through the life death and resurrection of Jesus and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit
- God the Father is revealed in the Hebrew Scriptures
- God the Son is revealed in the Christian Scriptures
- God the Spirit is revealed in the Church
- Matthew 28:19 therefore go and make disciples of all nations baptising them, in the name of the father, the son and he holy spirit.”
- Holy trinity is beyond human understanding as is revealed through revelation through God
- The father is transcendent (beyond the world) the son is immanent (involved in the world) while the spirit comes from God and is both immanent (within the being) and transcendent (comes from god)
Revelation
- refers to a disclosure by God of what was previously unknown
Christianity Judaism and islam claim to be revealed religions
Christians see christs incarnation, life, death and resurrection and sending of the holy spirit the climax of the process of divine self disclosure.
John 3.34 for the one who god has sent speaks the word of God > jesus as revelation
Johns gospel richest source of revelation
Salvation
Delivered from suffering
Role of god in salvation is decisive
Draws from moses and the exodus
Gods saving action has a particular emphasis on the vulnerable
Jesus embodies the saving action of god in the resurrection
“Salvation is achieved through faith in jesus, whose death reflects God’s saving action and love of human kind.”
Hey Elyse just with No Religion - does that include new age religions or does that come under not stated/unclear? :) Just in terms of when I discuss no religion in whether I tie it in with new age religions as well!
Is there any way this can be shorter? Im slowly starting to panic atm
do you think its going to ask for a specific in the essay section or one of those living religious traditions againwhat do you mean by specific?
Is there any way this can be shorter? Im slowly starting to panic atm
Hey haha no! No need to worry! You only need to know in basic terms what each mean. Your focus would be on how your depth studies illustrate this. So put simply:
SALVATION - The saving Grace of God, so essentially Christians were freed of their sins and have eternal life in heaven.
REVELATION - God revealing himself to us in any way (could link to Marriage in that the couple is a reflection of the Image of God - God reveals himself to us through the couple's love) > do you reckon this works Elyse (if you are reading this haha)
DEATH AND RESURRECTION OF CHRIST - Christ died for our sins. His unconditional love.
NATURE OF GOD AND THE TRINITY - Basically how we understand God as three persons in one. dont worry too much this one is hard to link. only to sign of the cross in baptism etc.
DIVINITY AND HUMANITY OF CHRIST - Honestly don't even worry, I personally wouldn't touch this one. But it is basically about how whether Jesus is divine or human.
Hope that helps! :) Don't stress too much! It's only important if it comes up and if so you only need to know 2 of these really!
Thank you so much! You have helped me more than anyone (even my teacher). Do you recon its possible to memorise 10 pages in 8h? And any last tips before I go make another coffee? lmao (Could you also check one last time the document i setup yesterday? Please :) )
Hello lurkers! Welcome to ATAR Notes!
If you are NOT a member but would like to download the free notes and ask questions here ahead of tomorrow's exam, you can make an account here which is super quick and easy to do! :)
Thank you as well elyse! I might hit up the French disscussion thread after the religion exam as I have French and industrial tech - graphics, on the wensday. God help me haha.
She's watching...Always.
like refer to a practise, or ethics or school or thought/ significant personMost likely it will ask specifically on either significant person, practice, ethics
heelppp! what are the main statistics we need to know? and points about christianity sects? for mc
I would say know the stats about how:
- Christianity has decreased
- No Religion has increased
- Other religions have increased eg. Hinduism and Islam
- Anglican church decreased
- Catholic Church decreased
All the stats are in the document I sent and the one Elyse kindly put up :)
I would say know the stats about how:
- Christianity has decreased
- No Religion has increased
- Other religions have increased eg. Hinduism and Islam
- Anglican church decreased
- Catholic Church decreased
All the stats are in the document I sent and the one Elyse kindly put up :)
Do you know where I could find that document? Thank you! x
Could someone please explain how you'd go about answering this? It's from the 2016 HSC Statement 1:
Aboriginal stories allow for change.
Statement 2: Contemporary Aboriginal ceremonies can differ from those in the past.
Which of the following is correct?
(A) Both statements are true.
(B) Both statements are false.
(C) Statement 1 is false and statement 2 is true.
(D) Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false.
Made no sense to me either haha! An answer/ideas from anyone would be good :) Especially for statement 1
So my school does Buddhism and Islam, and the personality they chose for Islam is super obscure.I did a quick search for you: https://hscsor.wordpress.com/2016/08/24/sayyid-qutb/
I was unwell for the time they studied Sayyid Qutb, so I don't really have any notes on him, and definitely can't find any on the net.
What do I do? It's probably too late to learn new stuff sooo...?
Could someone please explain how you'd go about answering this? It's from the 2016 HSC Statement 1:The only thing I could think for statement 1 being true is that Aboriginal Spiritual beliefs about creation are meta-temporal- meaning they transcend time and incorporate the past, present AND future. Because the future is always subject to change, stories would have to allow for change as well. Hope this helps :)
Aboriginal stories allow for change.
Statement 2: Contemporary Aboriginal ceremonies can differ from those in the past.
Which of the following is correct?
(A) Both statements are true.
(B) Both statements are false.
(C) Statement 1 is false and statement 2 is true.
(D) Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false.
The only thing I could think for statement 1 being true is that Aboriginal Spiritual beliefs about creation are meta-temporal- meaning they transcend time and incorporate the past, present AND future. Because the future is always subject to change, stories would have to allow for change as well. Hope this helps :)
Hi, could someone please explain to me why the answer is D? I thought Pentecostal was a denomination on their own rather than separate... didn't they merge in 2000 to be australian christian churches?
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URGENT:
Are we required to know the new census data for tomorrow?
Heyya for quotations of the Qur'an and other sacred texts, do we have to remember the place we got it? eg [Q6:165] :)
Heyya for quotations of the Qur'an and other sacred texts, do we have to remember the place we got it? eg [Q6:165] :)I have a different opinion from rodero's- if you are able to memorise where you got the quote from, try your best to do so just so there's no chance the marker thinks you're making it up (especially if your quote is obscure, but vice versa if your quote is used a lot e.g. love commandment for Christianity markers may also expect you to know it). If you can't, then memorising the content of the quote is much more important than memorising the number
I have a different opinion from rodero's- if you are able to memorise where you got the quote from, try your best to do so just so there's no chance the marker thinks you're making it up (especially if your quote is obscure, but vice versa if your quote is used a lot e.g. love commandment for Christianity markers may also expect you to know it). If you can't, then memorising the content of the quote is much more important than memorising the number
Referencing the passage isn't necessary. Marker's care more about how you apply the teachings to the sacred text, more than they care about if you remember the passage by heart. At most, reference which sacred text the quotation came from. E.g. "The Qu'ran states that..." OR "quote" (Qu'ran)
Hey guys,I think (hopefully) they would specify the year, e.g. according to the most recent 2016 data ___
If there was a multiple choice in relation to Census Data. What would occur if it was right according to 2016 data, but wrong according to 2011?
Since I basically only know my stuff for 2016
I think (hopefully) they would specify the year, e.g. according to the most recent 2016 data ___
What does everyone think essay is going to be on?
People are saying that it's likely significant person...
Also, if they assess a particular section of the depth study for the essay, are they allowed to assess it in the short answers?
My personal predictions are:I did the CSSA too, do you think it has been a good prediction of the HSC in the past?
5 marker - Account for the current religious landscape post 1945
Short Answer (in ascending order of marks):
Outline ethical teachings.
Explain the impact of TWO ethical teachings on lives of adherents.
Evaluate impact of marriage on individual/community.
Essay - In our trial, our question was on an integrated belief system, never done before. Essentially this is on how the religion answers the enduring questions of life. So I think there will be a quote about how religion answers the enduring question of life/meaning of life and then a question like: Assess to what extent Christianity, as a living religious tradition, guides adherents towards understanding the enduring questions of life.
Don't stress too much, those are just my thoughts!
I'm going to bed now, good luck for tomorrow everyone!
Hi all,
does anyone know what raw mark you would need in SOR2 to get a band 6
Hey do you have any idea why the speech by Paul Keating in 1992 was controversial?
Thanks :)
Hey! I'd say it is just because it was recognising previous faults of "white" Australia. Lines like this:
Recognition that it was we who did the dispossessing
That's a big statement to make in the 90's right when the land rights movement was at its peak. It was one of the first speeches to push towards the reconciliation era of indigenous relations, and it would have made a lot of people mad (heck, the sorry speech in 2007 ruffled a lot of feathers) :)
Hey Guys , so i've finally finished my HSC journey and thought I would lend a helping hand . To give you a bit of background I studied studies of Religion 2 unit .
For my depth studies I studied
Christianity: Bioethics , Paul of Tarsus ,Baptism
Judaism : Bioethics, Abraham Geiger , synagogue service
Islam : environmental ethics , Aisha Bint Abu Bakr , Hajj
and for religion and peace i covered : Christianity and Islam
I really enjoyed SOR 2 and scored 90-95% for all my school exams and would like to help as much as possible. I am aware that both Elyse and Jamon have a lot on their plate so I am more than happy to return the favour
All the best.
Hey Mary! So stoked to hear you'll be hanging around to see if you can offer a hand. If you have any digital notes, you can upload them for students to find as well. We appreciate you hoping to help incoming students - that's what ATAR Notes is all about. You're awesome :)THANKYOU SO MUCH ! MORE THAN HAPPY TO DO SO
Hey this is my assignment for SOR2 due Friday so if anyone could give some feedback by Thursday it would be much appreciated.Hey so I will try get this done by tomorrow if someone hasnt already done this ,all the best!
Thanks heaps
Hey so I will try get this done by tomorrow if someone hasnt already done this ,all the best!
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Hi, I've just completed an essay on Judaism. I would really appreciate some feedback
“Religious traditions change over time,
often due to the influence of specific
individuals or schools of thought. These
individuals or ideas may offer new
interpretations and redirect the future
path of the religion.”
Analyse the above statement, referring to
a significant person or school of thought
for a religious tradition.
My Answer
Religious traditions are consequently changed over time by significant people. These significant individuals do not necessarily change their respective religions, but they offer new interpretations and open the future path for their religion. Born in Cordoba Spain in 1135, Moses Maimonides was an extremely influential Jewish philosopher and Rabbi who offered new interpretations of the Jewish beliefs and sacred texts and redirected the path of Judaism and its adherents during the time where Judaism was vulnerable to the threats from the Almohads and classical philosophy. Maimonides did this through his role as chief Rabbi of Cairo and his literary works: the Mishnah Torah, the Commentary on the Mishnah, the Guide to the perplexed and the Book of Commandments. Maimonides’ texts helped strengthen Judaism by making it accessible to all Jewish adherents and by providing new interpretations on the Jewish faith.
Maimonides offered new interpretations of the Jewish laws and ethical guidelines through his Mishnah Torah where he provided a simple systematic version of the Talmud in which all Jewish adherents would be able to interpret. Through the Mishnah Torah, Maimonides offered new interpretations of the Torah and the Talmud as he made them more accessible to everyday Jews as well as scholars. In the text, Maimonides revealed that: “A person who first reads the written Torah and then this work will know it from the whole of the Oral Torah” The Mishnah Torah consolidated Jewish adherents who were living in a society dominated by Islam by redirecting them to Judaism, thus preventing them from converting to Islam. In the 21st century, Jewish adherents who don’t have the time to read the Talmud can still acquire knowledge concerning Jewish beliefs and laws in the Mishnah Torah, this shows the impact of Maimonides interpretation of Judaism as without it, Jewish adherents wouldn’t be able to understand the Jewish laws and beliefs, therefore Judaism may not even have existed. Furthermore, the impact of the Mishnah Torah being accessible to all Jewish adherents is revealed by Rabbi Shlomo Moshe Amar (Chief Rabbi of Israel and Rishon Lezion): “They added many indexes… so that it can be accessible to any person at any time, be he simple or wise”. Maimonides’ Mishnah Torah offers new interpretations on Judaism and redirected the future of Judaism.
Maimonides’ Guide to the Perplexed(Moreh Nevuchim) was an innovative philosophical piece of writing which introduced the interpretation that science and religion could co-exist. Through this text, Maimonides strengthened Judaism against the threats of Aristotelian philosophy. By strengthening Judaism, Maimonides directed the future path of Judaism, this is because without his interpretation the Aristotelian philosophy would have undermined the Jewish faith and Judaism may have dissipated. However, the Guide to the Perplexed was subject to controversy within the Jewish and Gentile communities. For instance, various scholars pointed out the contradictions between God’s commandments and the depictions of God. However, Maimonides responded to this criticism by concluding that the bible should not be taken literally. In addition, the Guide to the perplexed revealed that “Truth does not become more true by virtue of the fact that the entire world agrees with it, nor less so even if the whole world disagrees with it”, showing that the fact that science and religion could co-exist is the truth and will remain the truth even if everyone agrees or disagrees with it. Furthermore, the Guide to the Perplexed was further subjected to criticism and controversy as some believed that Maimonides intentionally undermining Judaism by emphasising on rational thought as he concluded that the bible should not be taken literally. By creating a relationship between science and Judaism, Maimonides redirected Judaism during a time of separation between Sephardic and Ashkenazic Jews.
Through his Commentary on the Mishnah(Perush Ha-MIshnayot), Maimonides offered new interpretations on Judaism and redirected the path of Judaism as he made the Talmud clear, concise and accessible so that it could be understood by all Jewish adherents; past and present. The Commentary on the Mishnah, collected all the binding laws from the Talmud and explained the meaning behind each Mitzvot. This work also included the 13 principles of faith, which provided Jewish adherents with simple statements regarding Jewish beliefs. At first, the 13 principles of faith attracted widespread controversy, however over time they formed the basis of numerous Jewish credal statements and were added to modern editions of the Talmud, thus showing Maimonides’ redirection of the future of Judaism. Therefore, through his Commentary on the Mishnah and the 13 principles of faith, Maimonides offered new interpretations concerning Jewish faith and redirected the future of Judaism as he highlighted the Jewish beliefs in a universal context so that its relevance would carry on through time.
In his Book of Commandments (Sefer-Ha-MItzvot), Maimonides listed and defined the 613 mitzvot into a simple and clear context. Maimonides divided the mitzvot into positive and negative, this helped Jewish adherents to understand how to live their lives in a morally correct way and how to maintain a good relationship with God. Through his interpretation of the 613 mitzvot, Maimonides redirected the future of Judaism by keeping the Jewish faith strong amongst the Jewish communities whilst facing threats from the Almohads. Therefore, through his interpretation of the mitzvot, Maimonides was able to redirect the future of Judaism by transforming it into a dynamic religion, this is seen today as Judaism still exists in the 21st century and the 613 mitzvot are still applicable to modern society.
Besides his literary works, Maimonides offered new interpretations of Judaism after he became the chief Rabbi of Cairo in 1171. During his time as chief Rabbi, Maimonides dealt with matters ranging from matters that concerned Jewish law to matters that concerned general civil issues. For instance, Jewish adherents (including all members from all social classes) would write to Maimonides for advice on how to maintain their Jewish faith in their communities, Maimonides wrote responses (teshuvot) back to them. Maimonides’ responses helped keep Judaism strong during the Almohad invasion, which redirected the future of Judaism by preventing the religion from dissipating. Maimonides’ momentous contribution as the chief Rabbi of Cairo was acknowledged by the time magazine in 1985: “Maimonides is the most influential Jewish thinker of the Middle Ages, and quite possible of all time” Therefore, during his time as the Chief Rabbi of Cairo, Maimonides was able to offer new interpretations of Judaism through his responses to the queries of Jewish adherents from a range of different communities.
Maimonides literary works and the work he had done as chief Rabbi of Egypt provided new interpretations of the Jewish faith and redirected the path of Judaism by helping it to remain existent throughout different time periods. Consequently, without Maimonides’ literary works and responses (when he was the chief Rabbi) Judaism would not be the dynamic religion that it is in the 21st century. Through his restructuring and analysation of the integral Jewish texts, Maimonides consolidated the wider Jewish community during times of threats from the Almohads and Aristotelian philosophy. The impact of Maimonides’ work is reflected through the saying: “From moshe to moshe, there arose none like moshe”. Maimonides impact on Judaism is still relevant today, as his interpretations of the Jewish faith have been concretised and many Jewish adherents continue to follow his guidance.
going into year 12, how should i prepare for this course? i happen to have a neglectful teacher who doesnt really cover the content properly and suggests that this course is relatively easy to ace. so, i guess my question is how miuch time should i dedicate to studies of religion? and do you think its possible to get a good mark without studying very hard for it? (im not from a catholic school btw).
thanks.
going into year 12, how should i prepare for this course? i happen to have a neglectful teacher who doesnt really cover the content properly and suggests that this course is relatively easy to ace. so, i guess my question is how miuch time should i dedicate to studies of religion? and do you think its possible to get a good mark without studying very hard for it? (im not from a catholic school btw).
thanks.
how would you guys recommend structuring the 20 mark in depth study essay? and around how many words should I be aiming for? cheers
I'm in dire need of your help!!
I have to answer a 10 mark question which asks to explain how Islam is a living religious tradition for more adherents.
I'm just so confused as to how to tackle it because we've been learning about a chosen person(A'isha), practice(Friday Prayers) and ethics(sexual) all HSC course but a living religion usually refers to beliefs/believer, texts, ethics and rituals which we learned in prelim.
I saw a full mark response to a similar question that approached it by doing it the first way with having their main body paragraphs as either the person, practice or ethic but I know I could also do it by having my main body paragraphs as beliefs/believers, texts, ethics, and rituals.
I'm just super confused, are both ways right or is one better than the other? How would you structure a response to this?
I have 3 other questions totaling 20 more marks to finish in a 50-minute exam.
Please help!!!
I'm in dire need of your help!!
I have to answer a 10 mark question which asks to explain how Islam is a living religious tradition for Muslim adherents.
I'm just so confused as to how to tackle it because we've been learning about a chosen person (A'isha), practice (Friday Prayers) and ethics (sexual) all HSC course but a living religion usually refers to beliefs/believer, texts, ethics and rituals which we learned in prelim.
I saw a full mark response to a similar question that approached it by doing it the first way with having their main body paragraphs as either the person, practice or ethic but I know I could also do it by having my main body paragraphs as beliefs/believers, texts, ethics, and rituals.
I'm just super confused, are both ways right or is one better than the other? How would you structure a response to this?
I have 3 other questions totaling 20 more marks to finish in a 50-minute exam.
Please help!!!
Hi all,
How would you go about answering the question "Analyse changes in Aboriginal ceremonies due to external influences."
Thanks ;) ;)
Hey Alessio! Is this a five marker? Or have you been given this as a longer question for homework or an assessment?
It's very unusual, but I'm happy to give it a go!
Its a question for homework if that helps at all, to which our teacher classified as a 5 marker question in a HSC exam.
Thanks
Okay! It's a relevant question, but the "external factors" is a little strange, but we can work it out in relation to the syllabus.
I'd be talking about dispossession as the external factor. So the forced destruction of land for tourism, industry, and housing means that sacred sites cannot be accessed at all in some circumstances. The forced removal from the land also undermines and breaks down kinship - which is incredibly important for delegating roles in ceremonies and for continuing the oral tradition. While ceremonies may have been a central social and spiritual focus 400 years ago, and a forum for education, spirituality, learning, and social time, now they are far less accessible and far less common.
And I'd definitely be making that link between identity, land, and Dreaming :)
Hey guys, I have been unbelievably busy this week but I will definitely plan to get to these by Monday (have another full day tomorrow) :)
Hey!
For the section on the practices of Christianity (I'm doing baptism), our teacher said it is not necessary for the beliefs to be principal beliefs but it can just be beliefs e.g. one she gave us was the Church being the body of Christ.
(But obviously you can't include nothing on principal beliefs)
Has anyone else been told this? x
Hi!
Could someone please help me with this question for my homework due on Monday.
"OUTLINE THE REASONS FOR THE CHANGING PATTERN IN RELIGIOUS ADHERENCE SHOWN IN THE CENSUS DATA"
Thanks!
Hi I just answered the 2017 Section 2 15 marker question in regards to Judaism. Would you be able to proofread it as the sample answers on the Bostes site aren't in reference to my significant person and practice (Marriage and Moses Maimonides) Thanks ;D ;D
Let me lend a hand ;D
Yo! I'd say that's fair, but I think focusing on principal beliefs will benefit you greatly. I structured all my essays around them. Give this a read to see what I mean! By all means reference others, but they tend to stem from the principal beliefs anyway so I'd be focusing on them :)
Hey! This is basically asking you to (briefly) explain how Australia's religious patterns have changed, and why. Some things worth including:
- The increase in No Religion responses to the Census. Why is this happening?
- Which Christian denominations are getting smaller? Bigger? Why?
- What about other faiths? Going up/down? What key events caused these?
Including specific statistics would be excellent if you can ;D it's an outline question so a brief paragraph would be enough (in an exam at least) :)
Hi I just answered the 2017 Section 2 15 marker question in regards to Judaism. Would you be able to proofread it as the sample answers on the Bostes site aren't in reference to my significant person and practice (Marriage and Moses Maimonides) Thanks ;D ;D
Hi all,
I have my half yearly exams for SOR 1 coming up and have to write an essay on Sayyid Qutb (1000 words), I'm not really sure how to format it because there are 3 books and 3 key ideas which I'll be talking about. Some of the ideas are really short (50 words) and so I was thinking of merging them. Would this be alright or do I keep each idea separate?
Thanks :)
Hey! I didn't study your option but I always find it helpful to merge stuff into ideas that make sense to me, it's a lot easier to write an essay when you've grouped stuff in a way that makes sense to you.Thanks Jamon :)
For what it is worth, this is how I structure ideas in my SOR essays!
Hi,
I have an upcoming SOR2 task coming up and need to write an essay on Islam: Hajj. I'm really confused on how to structure it. It's only asking for "describe" and "demonstrate". This is a rough idea of what I thought would be alright:
1. Intro
2. Purpose
3. Rituals
4. Principal beiefs
5. Conclusion
Thank you
Hi,Hey there,
I have an upcoming SOR2 task coming up and need to write an essay on Islam: Hajj. I'm really confused on how to structure it. It's only asking for "describe" and "demonstrate". This is a rough idea of what I thought would be alright:
1. Intro
2. Purpose
3. Rituals
4. Principal beiefs
5. Conclusion
Thank you
Hey! Welcome to the forums! ;D
I didn't study Hajj so I can't say anything specific, just thought this guide on SOR essays might be worth a read!! Elyse or one of our other SOR gurus might be able to help more specifically - Good luck with the task! ;D
Hey there,
I'm doing the Hajj too! Your structure actually looks fine. Considering how the Hajj is classified as a 'significant practice' in the syllabus, I would also include the historical significance (maybe this can fit in your third or fourth paragraph) to highlight why this practice is so important to Muslims.
Hope this helps!
Hey!Hey there,
Does anyone have any resources for Christianity - Marriage?
Thanks ;D
Hi,
For Islam I'm doing bioethics, and I'm a bit unsure if I need to consider the principle beliefs of Islam when answering a question.
I know that I have to refer to ethical teachings but is it necessary to include the principle beliefs (Tawhid, al-akhira, kutubu'llah etc.)?
Hope this makes sense
Thank you!
Hi there Laura! It's not necessary, but it is something that I used to do as a way to structure my essays! You can read about it in this guide I wrote: Click here! :)
Hi I'm just wondering how much I should write for a 20 marker. I am doing environmental ethics. My question is:
‘ jealousy and selfishness are not God’s kind of wisdom.’ James 3:15
How do the ethical teachings of Christianity guide adherents to live lives that are not selfish, but that are based on God’s wisdom?
In your response, refer to ONE of the following:
• Bioethics
• Environmental ethics
• Sexual ethics.
Thank you
Hi I'm just wondering how much I should write for a 20 marker. I am doing environmental ethics. My question is:
‘ jealousy and selfishness are not God’s kind of wisdom.’ James 3:15
How do the ethical teachings of Christianity guide adherents to live lives that are not selfish, but that are based on God’s wisdom?
In your response, refer to ONE of the following:
• Bioethics
• Environmental ethics
• Sexual ethics.
Thank you
Hey!
Has anyone written or have an essay on environmental ethics essay in regards to Buddhism. I have an exam in a week where I have to write an essay but my teacher literally spent one lesson on environmental essay and moved straight to Ashoka.
I am in some desperate need of help! Anything would be appreciated :)
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How would I approach this and what should my thesis be and why
"Peace is not the product of terror or fear. Peace is not the silence of cemeteries. Peace is not the silent result of violent repression. Peace is dynamism. Peace is generosity. It is a right and it is a duty.” - Oscar Romero
Evaluate this quote in light of the teachings on peace of TWO religious traditions.
Hello! I have an in-class essay for SOR I tomorrow, we have been given the question,
"How has Isaiah reformed/revitalised Judaism?"
Any help would be great!
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Would I need to include scriptural references for a 6 mark question on the significance of baptism on the individual?
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I just have a quick question that i'm curious about. When people who have already done SOR 2 and received top marks on their HSC talk about their depth study(s), they really have a depth of knowledge and understanding of the content and really, the 'big picture' of the religion. I personally find this very challenging and believe this is the barrier between me and probably others to achieving a band 6. Just wondering is there any tips or tricks to having this depth of knowlege? And am i correct in saying by doing this you can reach high bands, or is there more to it?
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I need some help with this multiple choice question.
Ceremonies are a very important part of Aboriginal culture.
What are they derived from?
(a) Sacred traditions about initiation
(b) Dreaming spirits within sacred songs
(c) The conservation and renewal of life through initiation
(d) Dreaming and its life giving powers
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How would I approach this and what should my thesis be and why
"Peace is not the product of terror or fear. Peace is not the silence of cemeteries. Peace is not the silent result of violent repression. Peace is dynamism. Peace is generosity. It is a right and it is a duty.” - Oscar Romero
Evaluate this quote in light of the teachings on peace of TWO religious traditions.
I assume you would use it as an example for questions regarding the significance of kinship groups for Aboriginal spirituality, as it provides more detail than generic answers.
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Moieties, totems, etc are good to add to you answer as examples of traditional Aboriginal culture and kinship groups (how moieties define the responsibilities and rights of ATSI people), and the deep, inextricable connection to land (totems represent animals that an ATSI person is given at birth).
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For the Post 1945 topic, if you get a question asking about 'account for the present religious landscape in Australia', could you talk about one aspect but go into depth eg. Increasing secularism or would you have to talk about all five aspects briefly?
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Hey! I'd say D for this one as the dreaming is the foundation of Aboriginal spirituality and tradition, but would love a second opinion :)
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Does anyone have some quick tips on how to prepare for SOR?
I have my trial on Monday, yet my teacher has been away and hasn't properly taught anything the whole year so I am under a bit of time constraints to learn all the content? What do you think the best approach would be now, considering I also have another trial the day after SOR?
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Does anyone have some quick tips on how to prepare for SOR?
I have my trial on Monday, yet my teacher has been away and hasn't properly taught anything the whole year so I am under a bit of time constraints to learn all the content? What do you think the best approach would be now, considering I also have another trial the day after SOR?
Thanks ;D
Hey!
Does anyone have some quick tips on how to prepare for SOR?
I have my trial on Monday, yet my teacher has been away and hasn't properly taught anything the whole year so I am under a bit of time constraints to learn all the content? What do you think the best approach would be now, considering I also have another trial the day after SOR?
Thanks ;D
Hi, regarding Religion and Non-Religion: for the dot point that requires us to investigate statistical data of the five major world religions, should I be looking at Judaism or Sikhism as the fifth religion? I think Sikhism has over taken Judaism?
If I have a question on JUST inner peace, do I need to mention world peace at all? For my last assessment, my question was just on world peace, but my teacher said to mention inner peace as you have to have inner peace for world peace. If I do need to mention it, can it just be a sentence in my conclusion?
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Hey all! Just a quick question on how you would generally structure essays on the significant person and environmental ethics in Islam; would it make sense to do things this way? (these are separate)
Welcome to the forums Admiral! ;D
I did A'isha, and that looks like a great structure to me. I especially like the fact you are going with a bit of a negative spin on that last paragraph, I think that adds nuance to your argument really nicely. I didn't do environmental, but that also looks like a good structure!
Here is a guide on SOR essays, in case it is helpful, but it looks like you are all over it :)
Thanks for the feedback Jamon! But when you wrote essays for A'isha was there a particular structure you followed and did you also make links to the ethics and significant practice? Or even references to the articles of faith? Curious to see the different approaches that could be taken to it.
Hey!Hi there,
I am really confused by the answer which is D for the 2015 Studies of Religion I paper. Could someone please explain the answer to me?
Thanks so much in advance!
"the worship of ancestral beings is central to ceremonial life"
"territorial boundaries form the basis of ritual estate"
I did this question the other day and the reason being is the "territorial boundaries form the basis of ritual estate" refers to kinship groups and certain totems belonging to one tribe in a certain 'ritual estate' whereas, "the worship of ancestral beings is central to ceremonial life" is false because the central to ceremonial life is the expression of dreaming and other aspects as well, not just the worship of ancestral beings.
Ultimately, its the wording of 'central' that confuses some people.
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Can anyone help me with how to answering this 6 marker question:
"Explain ethical teaching in Islam" for Sexual Ethics?
What do I include in the response and how should I structure it?
Also,
Does anyone have any notes on marriage ceremony for Christianity for individual and community? and how would I integrate it in an essay? Like what are the three significant points that I could use while also stating the issue of same-sex marriage in australia???
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For Christian marriage these are the notes I had:
Hope that helped :)
Will they be using/should we have to know 2016 Census data information? Last year they only went up to 2011 data but idk if they're going to change it just for this year.
In my trial response for Jewish marriage I was criticised for not having a reference for the quote "You are consecrated to me, through this ring, according to the religion of Moses and Israel.” This is what the husband says to the wife when putting on the ring, however, it has no reference because it is not from any texts. It's like saying 'I pronounce you husband and wife". Is it then alright to just use it without a reference?
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Hi! I'd even just say something like, "as typically said in Jewish wedding ceremonies," or similar! I bet you could find a textual reference if you hunted deep enough, but if not even just a vague reference is better than nothing ;D
Hey heyyy,
I am struggling to answer this question, its from the 2014 HSC paper.
Religious practices in Christianity help followers gain a deeper understanding of their beliefs.
How does this statement help to demonstrae the significance of ONE of the following practices for the Christian community?
- Baptism -Marriage ceremony -Saturday/Sunday Worship
I am doing baptism and I just don't know what I should be talking about that answers how the Christian community would gain more of an understanding of their beliefs.
Hey! Basically, you are looking for links between Baptism and the key beliefs. Once you have them, it's one extra step to go, "Oh, by engaging in Baptism, Christians gain a greater appreciation/understanding of those beliefs." For example, the immersion and subsequence emergence of the adherent is reminiscent of Christ's death and resurrection, so by practicing Baptism adherents come to a greater understanding of that aspect of their faith!
There are plenty of helpful notes in our Notes section on how Baptism links to the key belief :)
So should I be looking at certain things used within a baptism, that have a symbolic meaning linking to Christianity's beliefs? for example, water symbolises the washing of sin which links to salvation?
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For SORII, can they specify only ONE religious tradition for the peace section? Or is it always TWO traditions? If they can do one, what are the odds generally... is it something they throw in once in a while to really throw people off?
Can someone tell me what the difference between these two questions are? Personally, the information used to answer the first part would be the same fro the second part, but surely that can't be right?
Hi, for the first question, since it is an 'identify' and only two marks, you would simply say what that person contributed. For Al-Ghazali, I would say he contributed a resurgence of Sufi mysticism and theological and philosophical writings. The second part asks for the impact and according to the syllabus this would be how exactly they influenced the development and expression of Islam. How Islam changed or was re-interpreted as a result of the person's contributions.
I hope this helps ?
Hey guys,That sounds good!
What would be the best way to structure an essay that asks about ethical teachings? Say, if I'm doing Christianity, do I structure it based on how Christian ethical teachings respond to 3 different bioethical issues?
How is everyone structuring their marriage ceremony essays for Christianity?I do marriage for Judaism and I honestly have no idea, I just know that it has to be talked about in chronological order......
I do marriage for Judaism and I honestly have no idea, I just know that it has to be talked about in chronological order......
What would be the chronological order topic about though?
Do you think its about the individual and community and couple? or core teachings/principle?
thanks for the reply!
Hello students both past and present, I need help with this particular questionHey there,
How have religious traditions in Australia given support to the process of Aboriginal reconciliation? (5 marks)
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Hello, i was get confused when i'm trying to answer the essay when they start the question out with a huge quote. I was wondering even when in the question they don't ask to reference the quote, do you? And how? The question is below.
Question 4 — Islam (20 marks)
O mankind, indeed We have created you from male and female and made you peoples and tribes that you may know one another. Indeed, the most noble of you in the sight of Allah is the most righteous of you. Indeed, Allah is Knowing and Acquainted.
*noblest having the highest moral character Qur’an 49:13
How do the ethical teachings of Islam guide adherents to live lives that are noble in the sight of Allah? In your response, refer to ONE of the following:
• Bioethics
• Environmental ethics
• Sexual ethics.
Hey Guys! Just did a mock exam at home and I came across this very confusing question from the sor2 2017 paper: ‘ how has the desire for personal fulfillment or ethical guidance affected the rise of new religious expressions and spiritualities? ‘
How are we supposed to prepare for a question and write this? I looked at the answer but I got a complete blank when I looked at that sample answer.
I am by no means an expert but I am studying the Victorian equivalent of this subject. I had a somewhat similar question on my exam and I got full marks on it. (The question was more specifically related to the desire for personal fulfilment and ethical guidance, the former part of your question.) I wrote about how religion comes about as a response to the distinct way that humans search for meaning in their lives. I wrote about how since the beginning of time, humans have used religion to provide guidance and create meaning within their societies through the aspects of religion. (Used the example of primal Aboriginal Australian religions.)
I guess that you could extend this response by discussing how as society evolves and moves forward, people search for and create new systems of belief in line with more modern societal values and understanding.
Hopefully, someone with more knowledge than me might also jump in and give you some suggestions, specifically in how to prepare for this sort of question.
Quick question but was it secularism or secularization that was the focus of the syllabus?
Guys can someone tell me how you would answer this question ASAP PLEASE:)You could also talk about how baptism symbolises death to sin and the end of an old life as well as cleansing and rebirth. This is the same as what Christian adherents believe about Jesus; that when he dies he conquers sin and death and that because of that when Christians confess our sins, we are cleansed by God. It also symbolises faith and belief in the fact that Jesus was really raised from the dead.
(b) Religious practices in christianity help followers to gain a deeper understanding of their beliefs.
How does this statement help to demonstrate the significance of ONE of the following practices for the Christian community? (8)
* baptism ( I chose baptism)
I wrote about how it reflects their own experience of baptism but I don't know how to elaborate on that....
You could also talk about how baptism symbolises death to sin and the end of an old life as well as cleansing and rebirth. This is the same as what Christian adherents believe about Jesus; that when he dies he conquers sin and death and that because of that when Christians confess our sins, we are cleansed by God. It also symbolises faith and belief in the fact that Jesus was really raised from the dead.
Therefore, baptism is another religious practice that points back to the core of Christianity, Jesus's resurrection and what that means for us.
Guys I chose hinduism for my extended response and i needed help for ideas on this question. I chose premarital sex and widows however I realised widows aren't really related to this question.Hey Kombmail,
Would it be better to link it to inner peace?
Question 3 — Hinduism (20 marks)
Desire can be eradicated* by a fully-fledged devotion to God.
*eradicated removed completely
How do the ideas expressed in the statement assist an adherent to live a truly Hindu life?
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I was wondering how many words are recommended for an 8marker?
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Hannah
I really struggle with SOR short answer question and getting full marks on them, is there a template or something I can follow because I don't have this problem in business studies or PDHPE and I can't work out why that is.Hi there,