8.+Religion+and+Non-Religion

=Unit 2. Religion and Non Religion=




 * Religion and Non-Religion ** 16 indicative hours

The focus of this study is the human search for meaning through religion and non-religion. A student
 * Outcomes **
 * H1 ** explains aspects of religion and belief systems
 * H2 ** describes and analyses the influence of religion and belief systems on individuals and society
 * H6 ** organises, analyses and synthesises relevant information about religion from a variety of sources, considering usefulness, validity and bias
 * H7 ** conducts effective research about religion and evaluates the findings from the research
 * H8 ** uses appropriate terminology and concepts related to religion and belief systems
 * H9 ** coherently and effectively communicates complex information, ideas and issues using appropriate written, oral and graphic forms.



=Complete the SST - use the Course Reader p 5 and 6 to assist.=


 * ** Social **
 * Transformation **

|| ** Social **
 * Cohesion ** || ** Rational **
 * Humanism ** || ** Scientific **
 * Humanism ** ||
 * ** Polytheism **

|| ** Agnosticism ** || ** Atheism ** || ** Transcendent ** ||
 * ** Humanism **

|| ** Monotheism ** || ** Animism ** || ** Religion ** ||
 * ** Human History **

|| ** Global distribution ** || ** Aspirations ** || ** Social Responsibility ** ||

== = = =Learning activities - GROUP PLANNING - Monday (Ref Digital Text p 416)=

3. Discuss the need for ‘spirituality’ or ‘God’ or ‘divine beings in human beings? - Prepare a 90 second podcast
= = = = =**Learning activities - INDIVIDUAL PLANNING - Monday (Ref Digital Text p 420) **=

=1. Define the following in your own words: agnosticism, atheism, humanism. - //use a cognitive organizer//=

=2. Explain the diff erence between rational and scientific humanism. - u//se YouTube clip//=

=3. Explain how all three non-religious practices in question 1 influence the aspirations and behaviour of individuals. - //use a Venn Diagram//=  = =



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