| Description |
x, 326 pages : illustrations, maps, portraits ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
ch. 1. The nature and purpose of religion and spirituality -- ch. 2. The role of religion in shaping and giving meaning to individuals and communities -- ch. 3. Religion essentials - the 9 aspects of religion -- ch. 4. Assessment Task examples for Area of Study 1 -- ch. 5. Society and religion influencing each other -- ch. 6. Earliest developments in society effecting religion and spirituality -- ch. 7. Protecting collective identity in the ancient world -- ch. 8. The Axial Age and significant historical developments -- ch. 9. Assessment Task examples for Area of Study 2 -- ch. 10. How Australia came to be a multi religious nation -- ch. 11. Assessment Task examples for Area of Study 3 |
| Summary |
"This book guides students to complete the revised (2023–2027) Victorian Certificate of Education study of Religion and Society Unit 1. Its teaching and learning sequence is developed around the areas of study and outcomes of the Study Design with a focus on three key study areas: the nature and purpose of religion; religion through the ages; religion in Australia. Students are provided with a wide range of learning activities and assessment tasks through which they may engage critically with the content, and demonstrate key knowledge and skills in the outcomes. As the title suggests, it is intended to introduce students to the diverse world of religions, past and present, and the role religions have played in the development of society. Students will encounter evidence of religions found in archaeological remains, and study religions of prehistory revealing the earliest forms of human spirituality and religious literacy. These site studies include, Gobekli Tepe, Lascaux cave paintings, and Stonehenge. There is an extensive study of the ancient religions of Sumer, Greece and Rome. An examination of the religious expression of Hinduism and Buddhism and the Abrahamic religions of Christianity, Judaism and Islam is thoroughly presented. In addition, the book will inspect the collective identity and personal meaning expressed by the religions of the first Australians through the relevant aspects of religions, as well as a study of the religions that have made Australia a multi-religious nation. Various Government policies that have influenced and impacted the religious composition in Australia will also be explored. As students use this book it is hoped that they not only successfully complete the unit Religion and Society Unit 1 but they may also grow in their recognition and appreciation of the diversity of religions in their schools, neighbourhood and global societies. It is also hoped that students will appreciate the role of religion in shaping and giving meaning to individuals and communities, and recognise how religions provide answers to questions about the nature and purpose of existence." -- Publisher website |
| Analysis |
Australian |
| Notes |
"A student textbook for religion and society unit 1" -- Front cover |
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Cultural sensitivity advisory notice: Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations people are advised that this item may contain names, recordings, images of deceased people and other content that may be culturally sensitive. Please also be aware that you may see certain words or descriptions within this work which reflect the author’s attitude, or that of the period in which the work was created, and may now be considered inaccurate, inappropriate or offensive |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Subject |
Religion and sociology -- Textbooks
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Religion and ethics -- Textbooks
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Church and the world -- Textbooks
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Religion -- Australia -- Instructional and educational works
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Church and the world -- Instructional and educational works
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| Genre/Form |
Religious materials.
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| ISBN |
9781921333873 |
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