1. ETHICS WORKSHOP Christianity STUDIES OF RELIGION 2010 Artworks by Dominic Ferrante

2. Workshop Outline How do we define Christian ethics? Where does ethics ‘fit’ into the HSC course? Some worthwhile study activities Developing an ethics response Examination tips Christian Ethics HSC Focus Day 2010

3. What defines Christian ethics? Ethics are a demonstration of a person’s beliefs in action. Christian ethical teachings are founded on an understanding of who the human person is and the belief that every person is capable of discovering and embracing goodness and truth. Christian ethical actions are focused on maintaining right relationship with God, one’s neighbour and oneself. How do Christians determine what is right action? Christian Ethics HSC Focus Day 2010

4. Christian ethics Christian ethical teachings are founded on FAITH and REASON, PHILOSOPHY and NATURAL LAW Protestant Churches would emphasise the authority of the Bible. Anglican, Orthodox and Catholic ethical authority is also found through the Church leadership -the Pope, Archbishops, Bishops or Patriarchs. What is the balance of these sources of teaching for adherents of Christianity? Christian Ethics HSC Focus Day 2010

5. Christian ethics Traditional Christian ethical teaching based on natural law or bible-based result in moral absolutes. Situation ethics considers the context more closely. The model of Christ as giving his life in service is a key guide to action. Which approaches are relevant to your response? Christian Ethics HSC Focus Day 2010

6. Scriptural sources All Christians would hold that teachings found in the Bible are the key sources for determining ethical behaviour. This is the revealed law. Exodus 20: 2-17 The Ten Commandments Matthew 5:3-10 The Beatitudes Luke 10:25-27Jesus Commandment of Love What other Biblical sources are relevant to your ethical area? Christian Ethics HSC Focus Day 2010

7. Christian ethics-sources Environmental Ethics BioethicsSexual Ethics Christian Ethics HSC Focus Day 2010

8. Christian ethics- sources Environmental Ethics STEWARDSHIP Bioethics STEM CELL RESEARCH Sexual Ethics - HOMOSEXUALITY Creation Stories Genesis 1-2 Genesis 1 and 3 Job 31:15 Psalms 139:13-16 Genesis 1:26-27. Genesis 18-19 Leviticus 22, 25Isaiah 49:1 Jeremiah 1:5 Leviticus 18:22 Leviticus 20:13 Job 39-41Romans 1: 26-27 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 2 Peter 2:9-10 Christian Ethics HSC Focus Day 2010

9. Where does ethics fit in the SOR course? SOR Outcomes: A student explains aspects of religion and belief systems describes and analyses the influence of religion and belief systems on individuals and society describes and analyses how aspects of religious traditions are expressed by their adherents evaluates the influence of religious traditions on the life of adherents (p10) Christian Ethics HSC Focus Day 2010

10. Where does ethics fit in the SOR course? Preliminary (learn to) explain why Jesus is the model for Christian life outline the principal ethical teachings in the the Ten Commandments the Beatitudes and Jesus’ commandment of love describe the importance of ethical teaching in the life of adherents (p21) Christian Ethics HSC Focus Day 2010

11. Where does ethics fit in the SOR course? HSC Religious Tradition Depth Study Overview The purpose of this section is to develop a comprehensive view of religious traditions as living religious systems that link directly with the life of adherents…. In a Religious Tradition Depth Study, the particular focus is on the ways in which a religious tradition, as an integrated belief system provides a distinctive answer to the enduring questions of human existence. The study of a particular religious tradition enables students to demonstrate an appreciation of the diversity of expression within, and the underlying unity of, the whole religious tradition. (p 37) Christian Ethics HSC Focus Day 2010

12. Where does ethics fit in the SOR course? HSC (learn to) Describe and explain Christian ethical teachings on bioethics OR environmental ethics OR sexual ethics Christian Ethics HSC Focus Day 2010

13. Planning your study of Christian ethics Definitions Matrix Practice questions Research beyond your textbook Christian Ethics HSC Focus Day 2010

14. Definitions – Visual Aid Definition of ethics Definition of ethical area Key sources of teaching Approach of different variants to the issue Significance of ethical issue to the adherents Christian Ethics HSC Focus Day 2010

15. Matrix/ Essay outline Christian Ethics HSC Focus Day 2010

16. Matrices- Ethical authority Christian Ethics HSC Focus Day 2010

17. Matrices- Ethical authority Christian Ethics HSC Focus Day 2010

18. Matrices- Sources of authority Christian Ethics HSC Focus Day 2010

19. Matrices- Sources of authority Christian Ethics HSC Focus Day 2010

20. Sample questions Christian Ethics HSC Focus Day 2010 HSC 2009 Studies of Religion Section II (b) Explain how Christian ethical teachings, in ONE of the following areas, reflect Christian beliefs. bioethics environmental ethics sexual ethics Section III Question 2 — Christianity (20 marks) With reference to Luke’s post-resurrection account in the quotation (Luke 24: 30-32) assess Christianity as a living religious tradition in the life of its adherents.

21. Sample questions Christian Ethics HSC Focus Day 2010 HSC 2008 Studies of Religion Section II (c) Explain the reasons for Christianity’s ethical teachings on ONE of the following areas: bioethics environmental ethics sexual ethics. Section III NA

22. Sample questions Christian Ethics HSC Focus Day 2010 HSC 2007 Studies of Religion Section II (c) Explain how Christian ethical teachings influence the lives of adherents. Choose an aspect from ONE of the following areas: bioethics environmental ethics sexual ethics. Section III NA

23. Sample questions Christian Ethics HSC Focus Day 2010 Studies of Religion Heinemann Outline the ethical teachings of Christianity on ONE of the following bioethics environmental ethics sexual ethics. Demonstrate how the teachings of Christianity are applied to ONE area of ethics chosen from bioethics environmental ethics sexual ethics.

24. Sample questions Christian Ethics HSC Focus Day 2010 Studies of Religion Excel Analyse ONE ethical teaching of Christianity Assess the significance in the lives of Christian believers of ONE of the following ethical issues: bioethics environmental ethics sexual ethics.

25. Sample questions Christian Ethics HSC Focus Day 2010 Studies of Religion Oxford Explain how Christian ethical teaching influences the lives of adherents. Choose an aspect from one of the following areas: bioethics environmental ethics sexual ethics Describe Christian ethical teachings on bioethics, environmental ethics or sexual ethics.

26. Sample questions Christian Ethics HSC Focus Day 2010 Describe or outline Christian ethical teachings on the issue Explain the relevance of Christian beliefs to the ethical issue Analyse the impact of the Christian approach to ethics on the lives of adherents Demonstrate how Christian teachings on the ethical issue reflects Christianity as a living tradition with a diversity of expression How does the Christian approach to ethics demonstrate a distinctive response to the enduring questions of life Respond to a scripture quote

27. Sample questions- consider this Christian Ethics HSC Focus Day 2010 LINK TO LIVES OF ADHERENTS REFLECTS CHRISTIANITY AS A LIVING TRADITION

28. Sample questions Christian Ethics HSC Focus Day 2010 LINK TO LIVES OF ADHERENTS REFLECTS CHRISTIANITY AS A LIVING TRADITION Provides a practical link between an adherent’s beliefs and their actions For some adherents it provides certainty in a morally neutral world Relates to important life events such as birth and death Sources of authority in scripture guide the adherent’s actions Christ’s life provides the model for living as a Christian in a changing world Ethical response may change as the variant reconsiders its place in the world Each variant provides support to the adherent to respond to ethical issues

29. Research tips to improve your response Christian Ethics HSC Focus Day 2010 Use internet research from authorised sites Resources from the library Ask your teacher for additional sources Look at other textbooks Study guides for additional information and skills- don’t overload on the content

30. Developing your ethics response Christian Ethics HSC Focus Day 2010 Describe and explain the sources of Christian ethical teaching GOOGLE this

31. Examination tips Plan your response before beginning (even short answer) Keep aware of the glossary term- use synonyms Tailor your response to the question- use the wording of the question Use the matrices, tables and practice essays to prepare Christian Ethics HSC Focus Day 2010

32. Examination tips Topic sentences are very important to guide the marker Using scripture to support your argument Using variants where relevant and specific documents/events Highlight if you have time Christian Ethics HSC Focus Day 2010

33. Examination questions Section II: Religious Tradition Depth Study 15 marks each Each question is worth 15 marks. Each question will be in three short answer parts Students will complete TWO questions (SOR II) and ONE question (SOR I) in this section. Removed the no part worth more than 6 marks and non dependent parts Section III: Religious Tradition Depth Study 20 marks Each question is worth 20 marks. Students will complete ONE question from Section III with expected length 800 words. Christian Ethics HSC Focus Day 2010

34. Feedback from BOS Lindsay Swan aware of the concerns raised regarding the 2009 exam. Look at the exam report and examples of high quality scripts on BOS site SOR Answer booklet modified to provide more flexibility Move away from the syllabus words and be confident to look at the bigger picture. In your answer you will be assessed on how well you: demonstrate knowledge and understanding relevant to the question incorporate significant aspects of religion to illustrate your answer communicate using language and terminology appropriate to the study of religion present ideas clearly in a cohesive response. Christian Ethics HSC Focus Day 2010

35. Board of Studies webpage Christian Ethics HSC Focus Day 2010

36. Quick Quiz on the syllabus 1.What were the two changes to Section II? 2.What was the extra information about Section III word length? 3.What was the additional information about the kinds of questions asked? 4.What is the website for BOS? 5.What additional information is there for HSC 2010? Christian Ethics HSC Focus Day 2010

37. Quick Quiz on the syllabus 1.Removed the no part worth more than 6 marks and non dependent parts 2.800 words 3.In your answer you will be assessed on how well you: demonstrate knowledge and understanding relevant to the question incorporate significant aspects of religion to illustrate your answer communicate using language and terminology appropriate to the study of religion present ideas clearly in a cohesive response 4. http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/ 5.Sample responses, assessment information, more detail on rubrics. Christian Ethics HSC Focus Day 2010

38. Glossary Terms ANALYSIS AND CRITICAL THINKING Analyse, distinguish, examine, explain, extract, Investigate APPLICATION AND PERFORMANCE Demonstrate, discuss, apply, construct KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING Define, describe, account for, outline, recall, recount EVALUATION Appreciate, assess, evaluate, justify, account for Christian Ethics HSC Focus Day 2010

39. Sources Artwork with permission by Dominic Ferrante Studies of Religion Syllabus (2005) BOS website: http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/ Oxford Studies of Religion (2009) Heinemann HSC SOR Study Guide (2007) Christian Ethics HSC Focus Day 2010