Year 11 General Unit 2, Mod 2 - Beliefs and Teachings
Religious Beliefs and Teachings
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Religious beliefs and teachings give expression to the way of life promoted by each religion. Through the study of a particular religion’s beliefs or teachings people gain not only an understanding of these beliefs and teachings but also what religion is about and what it means to be religious. |
Key Terms
Belief
- an acceptance that something exists or is true, especially one without proof
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trust, faith, or confidence in (someone or something).
Catholic Social Teaching is the Catholic doctrines on matters of human dignity and common good in society.
Focus Questions
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What are the key features of a particular religious belief and/or teaching?
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What has happened to a particular religious belief and/or teaching over a period of time?
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What are some of the major moments in the history of this belief and/or teaching; for instance, does it have an identifiable beginning, key moments, and its expression today?
Focus Areas
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The key features of a religious belief and / or teaching
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An overview of the history of a religious belief and / or teaching