For the Studies of Religion HSC Course www.metatemporal.com

1. Religion and Peace
Year 12 SOR II
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3. To understand the concept
of ‘peace’, we must explore
the concepts behind the
concept of peace
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4. What is “Peace” ?
Q/ Brainstorm on to whiteboard
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5. What is “Peace” ?
Q/ Brainstorm on to whiteboard
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6. Does this help?
Movies found on google video
Jot down key points for discussion
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7. ‘Peace one day’ ~ 80 minutes
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8. For discussion
‘Peace One Day’
What were the key points raised?
Opinions?
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9. For discussion
‘Peace One Day’
What were the key points raised?
Opinions?
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10. For discussion
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11. For discussion
Peace is defined as
“the state prevailing during the
absence of war”
(wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn)
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12. For discussion
Peace is defined as
“the state prevailing during the
absence of war”
(wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn)
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13. But…
Is “peace” the
absence of “war”?
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17. Do unto others as you would
have them do unto you
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18. Wikipedia(!) probably states it
best…
“The concept of peace ranks
among the most
controversial in our time…
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19. …Peace undoubtedly carries a
positive connotation; almost
nobody admits to opposing
peace; world peace is widely
seen as one of the most
noble goals of humanity…
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20. … Various groups, however,
differ sharply about what
peace entails, how best to
achieve it, and even if peace is
truly possible.”
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21. The Syllabus…..
What is it asking?
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22. For 20 marks….
1. investigate the understanding of peace and
how it is informed through significant writings
within sacred texts for TWO religious
tradition
2.outline the principal teachings about peace in
TWO religious traditions
3.demonstrate how TWO religious traditions
guide the individual in achieving inner peace
4.discuss how TWO religious traditions are
contributing to world peace
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23. For 20 marks….
1. investigate the understanding of peace and
how it is informed through significant writings
within sacred texts for TWO religious
tradition
2.outline the principal teachings about peace in
TWO religious traditions
3.demonstrate how TWO religious traditions
guide the individual in achieving inner peace
4.discuss how TWO religious traditions are
contributing to world peace
Note the ‘flow’
between points 2-4
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24. NOTE:
Approaching this from
one religion at a time
Final Assessment has
YOU covering ONE
religion
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25. www.metatemporal.com
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