HSC Studies of Religion 1 Unit
Unit 3: Religion In Australia Post 1945
Term 4: 2025
GOAL FOR THE UNIT:
The goal of this unit is to explore is the contribution of significant people, rituals and ethical teachings to an understanding of Islam as a living religious tradition. The study of Islam is to be of the WHOLE tradition where applicable.
BIG IDEAS: Students will understand that……
Aisha Bint Abu Bakr made significant contributions to Islam in its founding period, which have greatly impacted the development and expression of Islam
Islam offers adherents responses to modern bioethical issues by applying principles which come from its sacred texts
The Pillar of Hajj is a significant practice for adherents of Islam to demonstrate their faith individually and collectively, particularly to testify to the oneness or unity of God, Tawhid.
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
What are the contributions to and impact of Aisha Bint Abu Bakr on the development and expression of Islam?
What are the essential features of the practice of Hajj?
How does Hajj demonstrate the principal beliefs of Islam?
How does Hajj influence the lives of adherents, individually and as a community?
What are the ethical teachings of Islam related to bioethics?
How do ethical teachings influence the lives of adherents?
