Sample work Studies of Religion I and II Year 11: Religious Tradition - Judaism

Description of activity

Answer the following in an extended response:

Discuss the centrality of sacred texts (the Torah) to Judaism as a living religious tradition.

In your response you should discuss/include the:

• foundations of Judaism
• principal beliefs of Judaism
• sacred texts of Judaism
• ethical understanding and practice in Judaism
• expressions within Judaism where appropriate
• nature of Judaism as a living religious tradition.

Context

The students have studied Judaism as one of the major religious traditions. In their study they have investigated Judaism’s origins, principal beliefs, sacred texts and writings, core ethical teachings and observance. The study explores Judaism as a living religious system providing relevance and importance to the daily lives of adherents.

Outcomes

• P4 examines significant aspects of religious traditions
• P5 describes the influence of religious traditions in the life of adherents
• P8 uses appropriate terminology related to religion and belief systems
• P9 effectively communicates information, ideas and issues using appropriate written, oral and graphic forms.

Criteria for assessing learning

Students will be assessed on their ability to:

• demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Judaism as a living religious tradition, including its foundations, principal beliefs, sacred texts, and ethics and practice
• present relevant points in relation to the statement
• support their discussion with examples
• communicate ideas using appropriate terminology.