HSC EXAM-STYLE QUESTIONS

In the HSC examination, students will be required to answer either a three-part, 15-mark question, or a one-part extended essay of 20 marks. That is, EITHER a question from Section II OR a question from Section III.

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SECTION II

Marks
Question 2 – Christianity (15 marks)

Describe ONE significant practice in Christianity. The practice described must be one of the following practices:

  • baptism
  • marriage ceremony
  • Saturday/Sunday worship

3

Analyse the impact of ONE significant individual or school of thought on Christianity.

6

Explain the importance of Christian ethical teachings in ONE of the following areas:

  • bioethics
  • environmental ethics
  • sexual ethics

6

SECTION III

Question 2 – Christianity (20 marks)

Evaluate the significance of ONE Christian practice on the individual Christian AND the Christian community. The practice discussed must be drawn from the following:

  • baptism
  • marriage ceremony
  • Saturday/Sunday worship

20

OR
I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else. C. S. LEWIS

With reference to the quotation, and from your understanding of the Christian religious tradition, evaluate the importance of Christianity as a living religious tradition in the life of Christian adherents.

20