6.2 religions This component focuses on the different ways in which societies and cultures express religious beliefs. These have evolved into religions that, while distinct and different, share some elements that could enhance sustainable living in the contemporary world. Units of work including this core component should examine a minimum of four religions selected from Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism, Christianity and Islam. Because religions are dynamic, they should be considered in both historical and contemporary forms. Possible areas of inquiry Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and colonial societies World religions and peace Human rights and world religions Economic attitudes in different religions Engaged Buddhism Christianity: old and new in the West Hinduism today Gender across world religions Judaism across time Tolerance and freedom of religion Inquiry process and questions* and concepts to investigate Framing What are the beliefs and origins of this religion? Developing religious literacy: founders, teachers and prophets, What signs, symbols, sacred texts and rituals are used in this beliefs, doctrines, key people and religion? personalities What groups within this religion? religious and cultural diversity What language or terminology do I need to learn to understand diversity within particular religious this religion? traditions sects, factions, orthodoxy, liberalism, reformed and new religious movements cultural contexts and religious practices Investigating What approaches are available to assist in this investigation? Examining religion: What do adherents of this religion consider important or beliefs and history: stories, myths, essential? sacred texts, teachings, rituals, symbols, materials and elements What did the founder teach? religious structures: institutional, Are there any foundational stories underpinning this religion social and organisational structures and if so how are these stories recorded? sacred spaces and sacred How have the texts/teachings changed over time? religious experience: the divine, the sacred, ultimate reality Is there anything that Christian denominations have in moral and ethical codes common?
6.2 religions This component focuses on the different ways in which societies and cultures express religious beliefs. These have evolved into religions that, while distinct and different, share some elements that could enhance sustainable living in the contemporary world. Units of work including this core component should examine a minimum of four religions selected from Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism, Christianity and Islam. Because religions are dynamic, they should be considered in both historical and contemporary forms. Possible areas of inquiry Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and colonial societies Human rights and world religions Engaged Buddhism in the West Gender across world religions World religions and peace Economic attitudes in different religions Christianity: old and new Hinduism today Judaism across time Tolerance and freedom of religion Inquiry process and questions* and concepts to investigate Framing What are the beliefs and origins of this religion? What signs, symbols, sacred texts and rituals are used in this religion? What groups within this religion? What language or terminology do I need to learn to understand this religion? Developing religious literacy: founders, teachers and prophets, beliefs, doctrines, key people and personalities religious and cultural diversity diversity within particular religious traditions sects, factions, orthodoxy, liberalism, reformed and new religious movements cultural contexts and religious practices Investigating What approaches are available to assist in this investigation? What do adherents of this religion consider important or essential? What did the founder teach? Are there any foundational stories underpinning this religion and if so how are these stories recorded? How have the texts/teachings changed over time? Is there anything that Christian denominations have in common? Examining religion: beliefs and history: stories, myths, sacred texts, teachings, rituals, symbols, materials and elements religious structures: institutional, social and organisational structures sacred spaces and sacred religious experience: the divine, the sacred, ultimate reality moral and ethical codes
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