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Studies of ReligionQ&A by dot point
A short Q&A bank for every NSW Studies of Religion syllabus dot point. Each question and answer is drawn directly from our worked dot-point page, so you can scan key concepts before opening the long-form answer.
Buddhism Depth Study
- Describe and explain the ethical teachings of Buddhism on environmental ethics, with reference to the principal beliefs and sacred texts of the tradition0Q&A pairs
- Outline the principal beliefs of Buddhism and demonstrate how sacred texts and writings provide a record of the beliefs of Buddhism3Q&A pairs
- Explain the contribution to the development and expression of Buddhism of ONE significant person or school of thought, drawn from the Dalai Lama5Q&A pairs
- Describe the significant practice of temple puja within Buddhism, demonstrating how the practice expresses the beliefs of Buddhism and analysing its significance for the individual and the community0Q&A pairs
Christianity Depth Study
- Describe and explain Christian ethical teachings on bioethics, and outline how these teachings are derived from sources of authority such as Scripture, tradition and the natural law6Q&A pairs
- Outline the principal beliefs of Christianity and demonstrate how sacred texts and writings provide a record of the beliefs of Christianity9Q&A pairs
- Explain the contribution to the development and expression of Christianity of ONE significant person or school of thought, with reference to Paul of Tarsus5Q&A pairs
- Describe the significant practice of baptism within Christianity, demonstrating how the practice expresses the beliefs of Christianity and analysing its significance for the individual and the community2Q&A pairs
Hinduism Depth Study
- Describe and explain the ethical teachings of Hinduism on environmental ethics, with reference to the principal beliefs and sacred texts of the tradition3Q&A pairs
- Outline the principal beliefs of Hinduism and demonstrate how sacred texts and writings provide a record of the beliefs of Hinduism1Q&A pairs
- Explain the contribution to the development and expression of Hinduism of ONE significant person or school of thought, with reference to Mohandas K. Gandhi6Q&A pairs
- Describe the significant practice of temple worship (puja) within Hinduism, demonstrating how the practice expresses the beliefs of Hinduism and analysing its significance for the individual and the community0Q&A pairs
Islam Depth Study
- Describe and explain the ethical teachings of Islam on sexual ethics, with reference to the principal beliefs and sacred texts of the tradition0Q&A pairs
- Outline the principal beliefs of Islam and demonstrate how sacred texts and writings provide a record of the beliefs of Islam3Q&A pairs
- Explain the contribution to the development and expression of Islam of ONE significant person or school of thought, with reference to Aisha bint Abu Bakr4Q&A pairs
- Describe the significant practice of Hajj within Islam, demonstrating how the practice expresses the beliefs of Islam and analysing its significance for the individual and the Muslim community1Q&A pairs
Judaism Depth Study
- Describe and explain the ethical teachings of Judaism on bioethics, with reference to the principal beliefs and sacred texts of the tradition4Q&A pairs
- Outline the principal beliefs of Judaism and demonstrate how sacred texts and writings provide a record of the beliefs of Judaism2Q&A pairs
- Explain the contribution to the development and expression of Judaism of ONE significant person or school of thought, with reference to Moses Maimonides4Q&A pairs
- Describe the significant practice of marriage within Judaism, demonstrating how the practice expresses the beliefs of Judaism and analysing its significance for the individual and the community0Q&A pairs
Religion and Non-Religion (Studies of Religion II)
- Examine the development and principal ideas of new atheism as a non-religious worldview, and evaluate its challenge to religious belief2Q&A pairs
- Examine the reasons for the rise of non-religion in the contemporary world and analyse the responses of religious traditions to non-religious worldviews1Q&A pairs
- Examine the human search for ultimate meaning, the difference between religious and non-religious worldviews, and the response of new religious expression and non-religious worldviews to the search for meaning5Q&A pairs
Religion and Peace (Studies of Religion II)
- Demonstrate how the principal teachings about peace in Christianity and Islam, drawn from their sacred texts, provide guidance to adherents in achieving inner peace2Q&A pairs
- Outline the principal teachings about peace in Christianity and Islam, demonstrate how the teachings provide guidance to adherents in achieving inner peace and world peace, and analyse the contribution of religion to peace3Q&A pairs
- Analyse the contribution of Christianity and Islam to world peace, demonstrating how the teachings and the work of religious organisations guide adherents in achieving world peace1Q&A pairs
Religion and Belief Systems in Australia post-1945
- Discuss how Aboriginal spiritualities are determined by the Dreaming, and analyse the continuing effect of dispossession on Aboriginal spiritualities including the Stolen Generations and the importance of the Land Rights movement4Q&A pairs
- Evaluate the impact of Christian ecumenical movements in Australia and describe the importance of interfaith dialogue in multifaith Australia, including the relationship between Aboriginal spiritualities and religious traditions in reconciliation3Q&A pairs
- Outline changing patterns of religious adherence from 1945 to the present using census data, and account for the religious landscape in Australia today1Q&A pairs