Buch, Englisch, 500 Seiten, Format (B × H): 211 mm x 281 mm, Gewicht: 1300 g
Buch, Englisch, 500 Seiten, Format (B × H): 211 mm x 281 mm, Gewicht: 1300 g
ISBN: 978-0-521-27950-5
Verlag: Cambridge University Press
Cambridge Studies of Religion Second Edition is a complete educational resource written specifically for the NSW Stage 6 Studies of Religion Syllabus. Revised, reviewed and updated, this second edition continues to guide students to a greater understanding of the origins, beliefs, text, ethics, practices and people of the world's most wide-reaching religions. New in the Second Edition, the Study Toolkit is included free with the student book to provide you with essential exam support. It draws on a variety of revision methods to offer advice on understanding the syllabus and strategies for successful exam preparation. Free additional support resources, including a PDF version of the student book, updates and links to other Studies of Religion resources, are available online at www.cambridge.edu.au/GO.
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Chapter 1 The Nature of Religion [preliminary 1 and 2 unit (16 hours)]
This book and how to use it
Tips for Studies of Religion students
The nature of religion and beliefs
The characteristics of religion
Beliefs and believers
The contribution of religion to society
Dynamic living religions - change versus tradition
Australian aboriginal beliefs and spiritualities - the Dreaming
Chapter 2 Religion in Australia pre-1945 [preliminary 2 unit (16 hours)]
Arrival of Christianity
Arrival and establishment of other religious traditions
Issues related to the development of Christianity pre-1945
The contribution of one religious tradition
Conclusion
Chapter 3 Religion in Australia post-1945 [HSC 1 and 2 unit (16 hours)]
Introduction
The diversity of contemporary Aboriginal spiritualities
Religious expression in Australia - 1945 to the present
Chapter 4 Buddhism The basic facts [preliminary 1 and 2 unit (22 hours)]
Introduction
Historical and cultural context
The Buddha
Formation of the Sangha
The main schools of Buddhism
Principal beliefs
Sacred texts and writings
Core ethical teaching
Personal devotion in the home
Chapter 5 Buddhism depth study [HSC1 and 2 unit (22 hours)]
Introduction
Significant people and schools of thought Ethics
Significant practices in the lives of adherents
Chapter 6 Christianity The basic facts [preliminary 1 and 2 unit (22 hours)]
Historical and cultural context
Jesus Christ/Jesus of Nazareth
Development of early Christian communities Principal beliefs
Sacred texts and writings
Core ethical teachings
Personal devotion
Chapter 7 Christianity depth study [HSC 1 and 2 unit (22 hours)]
Introduction
Significant people and schools of thought
Ethics
Significant practices in the lives of adherents
Chapter 8 Hinduism The basic facts [preliminary 1 and 2 unit (22 hours)]
Introduction
The two main variants in Hinduism - Vaishnava and Shaiva
Principal beliefs
Sacred texts and writings
Core ethical teachings
Personal devotion in the home - Puja
Chapter 9 Hinduism depth study [HSC 1 and 2 unit (22 hours)]
Introduction
Significant people and schools of thought
Ethics
Significant practices in the lives of adherents
Chapter 10 Islam The basic facts [preliminary 1 and 2 unit (22 hours)]
Introduction
Origins
The life of the Prophet Muhammad
Islam after the prophet
Principal beliefs
Sacred texts and writings
Core ethical teachings
Expression of faith
Chapter 11 Islam depth study [HSC 1 and 2 unit (22 hours)]
Introduction
Significant people and schools of thought
Ethics
Significant practices in the lives of adherents
Chapter 12 Judaism The basic facts [preliminary 1 and 2 unit (22 hours)]
Introduction
Origins
Modern Judaism - ist major divisions
Principal beliefs
Sacred texts and writings
Core ethical teachings
Observance
Chapter 13 Judaism depth study [HSC 1 and 2 unit (22 hours)]
Introduction
Significant people and schools of thought
Ethics
Significant practices in the lives of adherents
Chapter 14 Religions of ancient origin [preliminary 2 unit (22 hours)]
The nature of three religions of ancient origin
Religion 1 - Taoism
Religion 2 - Shinto
Religion 3 - Nordic
Conclusion
Chapter 15 Religion and Peace [HSC 2 unit (22 hours)]
Religion and peace
Christianity and peace
Hinduism and peace
Islam and peace
Conclusion
Chapter 16 Religion and non-religion [HSC 2 unit (16 hours)]
Introduction
The religious dimension in human history
Global distribution of the major religious traditions
New religious expression
Non-religious world views
The difference between religious and non-religious
World views
Conclusion
Glossary
Answers to multiple-choice questions
Index
