HSC Studies of Religion II case studies
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Studies of Religion II is a Stage 6 Higher School Certificate course in the Human Society and Its Environment (HSIE) learning area, offered under the syllabuses, assessments and school standards set by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA), which describes itself as working with the NSW community to drive improvements in student achievement. NESA states that it sets syllabuses, assessments, teaching and school standards for all schools in NSW, and the HSC is described on its site as a world-class credential that helps young adults on the path to work, training and further education. The HSC Studies of Religion II case studies are 5 cases and about 4,294 words.
1The Ethics of Land Rights Consultation in a Rural Parish
A Year 12 Studies of Religion II class is running a depth study on Aboriginal spiritualities and the effect of dispossession. Their teacher, Ms Okafor, invites a local Elder, Aunty Rhonda, to speak about a native title claim affecting a river corridor that runs through the town.
889 words, about 4 min2Interfaith Dialogue After a Mosque Vandalism Incident
A Year 12 Studies of Religion II class at a secular independent school is studying religious dialogue in multi-faith Australia. In Week 3, the town's only mosque is vandalised: a window is smashed and pork is smeared on the door.
836 words, about 4 min3Assessing a Depth Study Claim About Aboriginal Spirituality and the Land
A Year 12 student, Priya, submits a draft essay for the Studies of Religion II depth study on Aboriginal spiritualities. Her thesis is: 'Aboriginal spirituality is entirely about connection to the land, which is why the Land Rights movement was a spiritual movement rather than a political one.' She cites three sources: a 2019 museum website page, a newspaper feature from 1998, and a YouTube documentary.
843 words, about 4 min4Balancing Rigour and Respect When Teaching a Sacred Text
A Year 12 Studies of Religion II class is studying sacred texts and their interpretation. The teacher, Mr Haddad, plans a lesson in which students will compare passages from the Torah, the New Testament, and the Qur'an on the theme of justice.
849 words, about 4 min5Evaluating a Student's Claim About Religion and Social Welfare
In a Studies of Religion II unit on religion and society, a student, Marcus, argues in a seminar: 'Religious charities only do welfare work to recruit converts. If they really cared, they'd just give the money without the religion attached.' The class has been studying the role of religious traditions in social welfare, including the St Vincent de Paul Society, Islamic Relief, and Jewish care organisations.
877 words, about 4 min