2.+Ancient+&+Indigenous+Religions

=Ancient & Indigenous Religions=



=**Syllabus**=

**Religions of Ancient Origin** 22 indicative hours
The focus of this study is the response of religions of ancient origin to the human search for ultimate meaning and purpose.

The five religious traditions of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam and Judaism are NOT to be studied.

Outcomes:

A student:

P1 describes the characteristics of religion and belief systems

P2 identifies the influence of religion and belief systems on individuals and society

P6 selects and uses relevant information about religion from a variety of sources

P7 undertakes effective research about religion, making appropriate use of time and resources

P8 uses appropriate terminology related to religion and belief systems

P9 effectively communicates information, ideas and issues using appropriate written, oral and graphic forms.



=**COURSE OUTLINE & LEARNING PREPARATION WEEKS 7 - 11 TERM 1**=



=**ASSESSMENT TASK - A 20 MINUTE LEARNING SEMINAR**=



=**Depth Study Celts**= =**During today’s lesson you are to:**= =**CLICK ONTO 2 ANCIENT AND INDIGENOUS PAGE ON THE WIKI**= 1. You are to log onto your laptop to commence your research 2. Please ensure you have completed the Research Proposal and added it to your WIKI as a pdf document. 3. Using the Assessment Task start to explore Questions 1 -7 – make sure that you are addressing the marking criteria as you begin to research. End of the Lesson: 3. Ensure you have saved your work to your wikispaces.com 4. Check the learning preparation due for Thursday.

POWERPOINTS

=**Celtic – Wednesday 1 April SDL**= =**Useful Web Sites for this study**:=

Celtic Culture: http://www.joellessacredgrove.com/Celtic/history.html#history Celtic Mythology: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celtic_Mythology The Religion of the Ancient Celts: http://www.sacred-texts.com/neu/celt/rac/ An on-line book by J. A. MacCulloch [1911] Celtic art site: http://gate.cia.edu/cbergengren/arthistory/celtic/ Celtic Religion: http://www.draeconin.com/database/celtreli.htm What we don’t know about the Ancient Celts: http://www.conjure.com/whocelts.html

=**Activity Origins of the Celts**=

• Using the Web Links above and below answer the following questions on your WIKI • 1. Describe celtic culture • 2. Recount ONE (1) Celtic Myth • 3. Outline the basic elements of the Celtic Religion • 4. Explain the New Order of the Druids

=**Support Material**:= http://gate.cia.edu/cbergengren/arthistory/celtic/ What we don’t know about the Ancient Celts: http://www.conjure.com/whocelts.html Celtic Culture: http://www.joellessacredgrove.com/Celtic/history.html#history Celtic Mythology: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celtic_Mythology The New Order of Druids: http://www.druidcircle.net/ click on “Celtic tradition”.