HSC Studies of Religion Question Thread

[jamonwindeyer]

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?

Definitely something you can include for sure!

[bigro27]

Hi,

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?

[anthonylads]

Hi,

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?

The Catholic Schools Trial had only one tradition and was sacred text based, but from what I've seen, most other questions have been focused on two traditions.

[talitha_h]

Hi, in my trial, for Christian Environmental Ethics I was criticised for using quotes from the Old Testament because they are considered to be Jewish references. Is it ok to still use the quotes in the exam?

[edumax]

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?

[talitha_h]

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 ?

[edumax]

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 ?

Thank you so much!!

[ayeleetaayeleetahh]

Hellooo! does anyone have any predictions for SOR 1 essay question? for Christianity and Judaism

[cocopops201]

Hello, do you think this response is worth 6 marks?

Q: Explain ethical teachings in Islam in sexual ethics (6 marks)

The teachings on Islamic sexual ethics are largely described throughout the sacred texts both the Qur’an and the Hadith and teach that all sexual acts must be done in serving Allah. Sexuality is viewed as a gift from God. Procreation is vital in preserving the islamic family lineage and is seen as an act of worship. Reflecting the core belief of Tawhid where God is the spiritual source of life and direction for law. Where fulfilling God’s will is the primary goal of a muslim (submission) hence, “do righteous deeds and you shall enter paradise”. Furthermore, non-consensual sexual activity and pre/extramarital sex is haram (forbidden) and is considered to be morally sinful as referred in the Quran: “do not approach unlawful sexual intercourse. Indeed it is never an immortality and is evil as away” evidently influencing the lives of muslim adherents to follow the moral guidance provided in the Quran to ensure one reaches paradise in the afterlife. If sexual ethics are failed to abide by, punishments in sharia’h law vary depending on whether the perpetrator is married or not, including physical punishments (eg stoning although this would be unacceptable in Australian culture). Such punishments however, would not be acceptable practice in Australia. The teachings of the Prophet give guidance in this area of ethical teaching and thus must be followed to submit to Allah’s authority and guidance.

THANK YOU

[owidjaja]

Hey guys,
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?

[talitha_h]

Hey guys,
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?

That sounds good!
For environmental ethics I am doing each paragraph based on each 'teaching' that influences environmental ethics e.g. Stewardship, justice...

[cocopops201]

How is everyone structuring their marriage ceremony essays for Christianity?

[talitha_h]

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......

[cocopops201]

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!

[jamonwindeyer]

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!

You could also structure it by Principal Beliefs! So for Christianity, one paragraph on how marriage relates to the Trinity, one on how it relates to the Resurrection, etc etc