Religion and Society @ Damascus College Ballarat
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  • Unit 1
    • Early Start >
      • Spirituality
      • Can Religion Be Defined?
    • Outcome 1 The nature and purpose of religion >
      • Truth Narrative
      • Understanding Human Need
      • Theories Explaining Religion
      • World Distribution Of Major Belief Systems
      • The Nine Aspects of Religious Traditions >
        • Rituals in Society
        • Religious Festivals of Life
        • Islam (Sunni)
        • Judaism (Orthodox)
    • Outcome 2 Religion through the ages >
      • The Nature of Religion In the Ancient World
      • Ancient Religions Research
      • Australian Indigenous Religion
    • Outcome 3 Religion in Australia >
      • History, Statistics and Relationships >
        • Historical Perspectives
        • Sacred Spaces
        • Statistics of Religion
        • Government Policies
        • Religious Leaders
        • Australian Spirituality
        • Personal & Community Stories
        • Ecumenism
        • Interfaith Dialogue
        • Future of Religion in Australia
      • Personal Meaning / Tensions >
        • Personal Religious Identity
        • Who is your God?
        • Stages of Faith Development
        • Tensions and Ethical Positions
    • Revision and Exam Preparation
  • Unit 3
    • Early Start R&S 3/4 >
      • Holiday Homework
    • AREA OF STUDY 1 Responding to the search for meaning
    • AREA OF STUDY 2 Expressing meaning
    • AREA OF STUDY 3 Significant life experience, religious beliefs and faith
  • Unit 4
    • AREA OF STUDY 1 Challenge and response
    • AREA OF STUDY 2 Interaction of religion and society
    • Unit 3&4 Exam Preparation
  • Year 12 Certificate
    • Early Start Certificate 12
    • Term 1
    • Term 2 & 3
  • VCAL RE
    • VCAL 11
    • VCAL 12

NON-VCE COURSES

Religious Themes In Film (Term 2 or 3)

In this unit, students study a variety of contemporary and less recent films including international and Australian examples.  Students investigate and evaluate understandings of the mystery of Jesus Christ expressed in the theological perspectives that offer meaning to human life. Who is Jesus of History, Christ of Faith? In this study student are expected to demonstrate the ability to identify religious themes evident in films chosen for study, to analyse the development of the themes throughout the film and to reflect on the impact of the portrayal of religious themes for contemporary Christian living.  This leads to an appreciation of the significance of film for the development of spiritual and moral values.

Learning Outcomes
1.       Research, describe and analyse a range of scriptural perspectives on the identity and mission of Jesus of Nazareth.
2.       Access and utilise source materials to show developments in Christology, the Christian
3.       community's understanding of the historical Jesus and the Christ of Faith.
4.       Express personal understandings, beliefs and questions about Jesus Christ.
5.       Communicate understandings and responses in a variety of ways, using appropriate religious

Activities

1.       Identify religious themes evident in films chosen for study
2.       Analyse the development of the themes throughout the film
3.       Reflect on the impact of the portrayal of religious themes for contemporary Christian living.

Prayer and Mediation (Term 2 or 3)

In this unit students study through experience the various forms of prayer and meditation of the Christian tradition. In this study student are expected to demonstrate the ability to maintain a journal of prayer experiences and a collection of prayer texts and ideas, express an understanding of major Christian Spiritual traditions, as well as to lead a time of prayer with members of the class. This leads to an appreciation of the significance of a personal prayer life.

Learning Outcomes

1.       Appreciate that there are many and varied forms of spirituality and that they are expressions of
2.       the human quest to encounter the mystery of God who is both within and beyond oneself.
3.       Recognise the value and use of the Scriptures in spiritual exercises i.e., prayer, reflection and meditation.
4.       Explore key figures and broad developments in the history of Christian spirituality.
5.       Describe and analyse various styles of Christian spirituality.
6.       Prepare for and participate in retreat experiences with understanding and appreciation of their nature and purpose.

Activities

1.      Maintain a journal of prayer experiences
2.      Maintain a collection of prayer texts and ideas
3.      Lead a time of prayer with members of the class

Called to Action: Acting Justly (Term 2 or 3)

In this unit students will investigate justice issues facing our world today, their causes, the associated problems and their impact on humankind. Students will explore Church teachings relevant to these issues and practical and Christian responses. The concept of service will be examined in terms of individual and collective responsibility to think globally and act locally. This area of study will have a particular focus on the Christian call of ecological conversion. Students will look at the interconnectedness of all life and work towards a deeper understanding of our obligation to care for all of God’s creation.

Learning Outcomes
By the end of this unit the students should be able to:
1. Identify and analyse contemporary social justice issues;
2. Draw on Scripture and Church documents to explore the Christian response to contemporary social justice issues;
3. Express personal understandings, beliefs and questions about their responsibilities in the context of the Christian response to global issues;
4. Investigate and communicate practical and Christian responses to social justice issues.
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