HSC Studies of Religion Question Thread

[emilyygeorgexx]

Hey!

Does anyone have any resources for Christianity - Marriage?

Thanks

[owidjaja]

Hey!

Does anyone have any resources for Christianity - Marriage?

Thanks

Hey there,
The Notes section should have some resources on Christianity- Marriage. I think this one has some notes on Marriage.

[laura.scott]

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!

[jamonwindeyer]

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!

[laura.scott]

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!

Ok, thank you!

[talitha_h]

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

[dancing phalanges]

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

Didn't do environmental ethics but:

Essentially, what I would argue is that I am guessing the Bible instructs Christian adherents to respect the environment and nature and be stewards of creation.

The quote says that being selfish and jealous is not what God wants.

Therefore, that means he instead wants followers who are selfless and caring and this can be related to Environmental Ethics as he wants adherents who respect and are selfless in their treatment of the environment.

So what I would look for is 3 body paragraphs on different ways that this is expressed in Christianity.

So aim for 1000 words if you can!

Hope that clarifies things!

[henrychapman]

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

I have done environmental ethics in Christianity !!
Basically, you want to frame your response around the key dot point in the ethics syllabus. You can approach this in a few ways, however I would personally do it like this as it is more succinct and links to the syllabus more.
You can frame your three paragraphs surrounding individual areas of ethics that pertain to the environment in Christianity. (E.g - reverence, stewardship, preferential option for the poor) and show how this informs adherents of their ethics. Then you can include examples of organisations and initiatives that they have surrounding a certain environmental issue (e.g pollution or deforestation) and how that relates to back to the teaching of ethics.
I hope that helps!

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[jaredmayo01]

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.

[ayeleetaayeleetahh]

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!

Thank you

[emilyygeorgexx]

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

Thanks in advance!

[dancing phalanges]

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

Thanks in advance!

I didn't study this area but this may be of help to you

https://atarnotes.com/note/buddhist-environmental-ethics/

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.

Tough question! Not entirely sure but found this info on Romero in relation to this quote which may help you in terms of looking at reconciliation and forgiveness and the importance of them in two religious traditions:

In the middle of all the hatred and fear around him, he preached the gospel of justice and reconciliation. He reminded his people, the rich and the poor, of the Gospel message about the dignity of every man and woman. Each was loved by God and was a member of the human family. It was a message, he said, that should be lived in the lives of all Christians. It was everyone's responsibility to work for the good of society.

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!

Thank you

Wish I could help but I didn't study this figure, sorry! Can anyone else help?

In terms of the question, you need to focus on the ways they CHANGED the religion. That should be your sole focus and make sure the points and examples you give show how it changed the way the religion expressed itself and was run.

[eliseeeeee_m]

HEY! 

Would I need to include scriptural references for a 6 mark question on the significance of baptism on the individual?

THANK YOUUUUUUU

[jamonwindeyer]

HEY! 

Would I need to include scriptural references for a 6 mark question on the significance of baptism on the individual?

THANK YOUUUUUUU

Hey there! I think scriptural references are a good idea for pretty much any short answer/extended response in SOR, they are an easy way to show you have evidence for the claims you are making. Plenty of passages demonstrating the significance of Baptism our Notes section has notes on Baptism that you might be able to use as a launching point!

[jmcdougall19]

Hey Everyone

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?

Thanks