Significant People or Ideas
Paul of Tarsus
"Paul was one of the first great organisers of the Christian Church and the first significant writer of Christian scripture. After Jesus, Paul was arguably the most significant figure in Christianity." Cambridge Studies of Religion 2nd Ed., p180
2022 Masterclass Recording
PowerPoint Slides
St Paul Masterclass 22.6.22.pdf
Paul of Tarsus SoR.movFrom Mrs J Bjazevich, SCS
Paul of Tarsus_ACTIVITY.pdf
Saint Pope John XXIII
"Pope John XXIII was appointed as caretaker pope in 1958, he became an innovative leader, convening the Second Vatican Council which brought many reforms to the Catholic Church that were carried out by his successor Paul VI." Cambridge Studies of Religion 2nd Ed., p179
Christianity John XXIII.pdfVideo Recording
Pope John XXIII.pdfPast HSC Questions to think about
2016 HSC Section II
When he arrived and saw what the grace of God had done, he was glad and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with all their hearts.
Acts 11:23 From Biblegateway.comTo what extent has ONE significant person OR school of thought, other than Jesus, encouraged Christians to stay ‘true to the Lord’? 8 marks
2015 HSC Section II
(b) Do not conform yourselves to the standards of this world, but let God transform you inwardly by a complete change of your mind. Then you will be able to know the will of God – what is good and is pleasing to him and is perfect. Romans 12:2
From Biblegateway.comHow is the ‘will of God’ portrayed by ONE significant person OR school of thought, other than Jesus? 8 marks
2014 HSC Section II
a) (i) Outline the contribution to Christianity of ONE significant person or school of thought other than Jesus. 3 marks
(ii) What impact has the significant person or school of thought chosen in part (a) (i) had on Christianity? 4 marks
2013 HSC Section II
(a) (i) Outline ONE significant practice within Christianity from the following: 3 marks
Baptism
Marriage ceremony
Saturday/Sunday worship.
(ii) How significant for the Christian community is the practice identified in part (a) (i)? 6 marks
2012 HSC Section III
Men, women and schools of thought have reformed and/or revitalised the Christian tradition.
How well does this statement reflect the impact on Christianity of ONE significant person or school of thought, other than Jesus?
20 marks
2011 HSC Section II
(a) Outline the contribution of ONE significant person or school of thought other than Jesus to the development and expression of Christianity.
3 marks
(b) Summarise the impact of the significant person or school of thought chosen in part (a).
4 marks
(c) Christianity has always sought to reconnect the faith to its founding roots.
To what extent does the statement apply to the impact of the significant person or school of thought chosen in part (a)? 8 marks