Judaism+Depth+Study

=The Judaism Depth Study= You will need to show a broad understanding of Judaism as a living religious tradition. Make sure you are familiar and well-versed in the Preliminary content, especially principal beliefs, sacred texts and writings, and core ethical teachings - and what foundations these lay for the HSC depth studies in Holocaust Theology, Marriage and Sexual Ethics.

"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. Elements of a religious tradition raised in the Preliminary course are covered in greater depth in the HSC study. 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."
 * From the BOS syllabus, pg 36:**

Preliminary Content

 * Students learn about: || Students learn to: ||
 * ===== Origins =====
 * Abraham and the Covenant

– Conservative Judaism – Orthodox Judaism – Progressive Judaism || * outline the life of Abraham – Conservative Judaism – Orthodox Judaism – Progressive Judaism ||
 * Moses, the Exodus and the giving of the Torah
 * Modern Judaism
 * describe the Covenant with the Patriarchs, including the promises of a People and a Land
 * outline the story of the Exodus and the giving of the Law at Sinai, including the Ten Commandments
 * outline the unique features of:
 * ===== Principal Beliefs =====
 * belief in a single God who is the creator and ruler of the universe
 * the concept of a moral law prescribed by God
 * the idea of the Covenant

Sacred Texts and Writings
– the Hebrew Bible – the Talmud
 * the Hebrew Scriptures

Core Ethical Teachings
> > > >
 * the Commandments of the Torah
 * the Prophetic Vision
 * the Book of Proverbs – wisdom, righteousness, purity and generosity of spirit

Observance
> > || * discuss the belief in the one God and the attributes of God
 * Shabbat
 * outline the concept of a divinely inspired moral law
 * identify the importance of the Covenant for the Jewish people

– the Hebrew Bible – the Talmud
 * identify the importance of the:
 * examine extracts from the Hebrew Scriptures which demonstrate the principal beliefs of Judaism

– the Commandments of the Torah – the Prophetic Vision, including social justice and Tikkun Olam – the repair of the world – the Book of Proverbs – wisdom, righteousness, purity and generosity of spirit
 * outline the principal ethical teachings of Judaism:
 * describe the importance of ethical teachings in the life of adherents

> > ||
 * describe the importance of Shabbat

HSC Content
– another person or school of thought significant to Judaism (Holocaust Theology) – sexual ethics Significant practices in the life of adherents – marriage || * explain the contribution to the development and expression of Judaism of ONE significant person OR school of thought, other than Abraham or Moses, drawn from: – Holocaust Theology – marriage
 * Students learn about: ** ||
 * Students learn to: ** ||
 * Significant People and Ideas **
 * the contribution to Judaism of ONE significant person or school of thought, other than Abraham or Moses, drawn from:
 * Significant People and Ideas **
 * the contribution to Judaism of ONE significant person or school of thought, other than Abraham or Moses, drawn from:
 * the effect of that person OR school of thought on Judaism
 * Ethics **
 * ONE of the following areas of ethical teaching in Judaism:
 * ONE significant practice within Judaism drawn from:
 * analyse the impact of this person OR school of thought on Judaism
 * describe and explain Jewish ethical teachings on sexual ethics
 * describe ONE significant practice within Judaism drawn from:
 * demonstrate how this practice expresses the beliefs of Judaism
 * analyse the significance of this practice for both the individual and the Jewish community ||