3.+Christianity

= Christianity Pre SOR Unit. =

SYLLABUS
=** Outcomes **=

A student:


 * P3 ** investigates religious traditions and belief systems


 * P4 ** examines significant aspects of religious traditions


 * P5 ** describes the influence of religious traditions in the life of adherents


 * P6 ** selects and uses relevant information about religion from a variety of sources


 * P7 ** undertakes effective research about religion, making appropriate use of time and resources


 * P8** uses appropriate terminology related to religion and belief systems


 * P9 ** effectively communicates information, ideas and issues using appropriate written, oral and graphic forms.





INTRODUCTION
=[|Life in the time of Jesus]=



EARLY CHRISTIAN DEVELOPMENT



 * WORKSHEETS FOR THIS UNIT **




 * Who is Jesus? **

POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS FROM CLASS - Please download and SAVE to your File
[|A timeline for Jesus] [|Various links about Jesus' life and times]

[|Jesus' Life and TImes]

[|The Life and Ministry of Jesus]

**Christianity Depth Study Websites** [|Context overview][|Messianic discussion site] [|From Jesus to Christians] [|Map of Early Christian Communities][|Holy Land Virtual Tour][|http://www.anglican.org.au][|http://www.baptist.org.au][|http://www.catholic.org.au][|http://www.uca.org.au][|Pentecostal Churches][|Orthodox churches] =Christian Ethics= [|Overview and Ethics]

Christian Beliefs THE NICENE CREED (381 A.D.) We believe in one God,  the Father, the Almighty, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,  the only Son of God,  eternally begotten of the Father,  God from God, Light from Light,  true God from true God,  begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation  he came down from heaven :  by the power of the Holy Spirit  he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again  in accordance with the Scriptures ;  he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father // and the Son // With the Father and the Son he is worshipped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

[|The Schism between the East and West]
=**Self Directed Learning**= You are required to complete the following research using the links below http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/08374c.htm

**[|**Origin of the Name of Jesus**]**
In this article, we shall consider the two words -- "Jesus" and "Christ" -- which compose the Sacred Name. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/08374x.htm

**Questions**
1. Explain the origin of the name (a) Jesus and (b) Christ. 2. Use the scripture quotes in the reading (a) find 5 Scripture passages and write out the whole quote (b) Who was Josephus? 3. Give the Latin name for (a) Jesus and (b) Christ 4. How did the title 'Christian' develop?

**[|**The Holy Name of Jesus**]**
We give honour to the Name of Jesus, because it reminds us of all the blessings we receive through our Holy Redeemer. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/07421a.htm Questions 1. Use this reading to outline why the name of Jesus is holy. 2. What role have the various Popes (Urban IV, John XXIII, Clement XIII and Benedict XIII) played in ensuring the name of Jesus is holy. 3. Why is IHS significant for Christians?

**[|**Early Historical Documents Concerning Jesus Christ**]**
In this article, we discuss the ancient historical documents -- pagan, Jewish, and Christian -- referring to Christ's life and work. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/08375a.htm Questions 1. Outline what **//pagan//** sources say about Jesus? 2. Outline what **__Tacitius__** has to say about Jesus? 3. Describe what Pliny the Younger says about Jesus? 4. Describe Josephus' understanding of Jesus. 5. Outline what Christian sources say about Jesus?

**[|**Chronology of the Life of Christ**]**
In this article, we shall endeavour to establish the absolute and relative chronology of our Lord's life http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/08377a.htm Questions 1. Construct a Time line of the Chronology of the life of Jesus. Ensure that you attribute a scripture passage to each point on the time line.

**[|**The Character of Jesus Christ**]**
Here we consider the character of Jesus as manifested first in His relation to men, then in His relation to God. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/08382a.htm Questions 1. From the section 'Divinity of Jesus' what is your understanding of the Divinity of Jesus?

**[|**The Mystery of the Incarnation**]**
The Incarnation is the mystery and dogma of the Word made Flesh. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/07706b.htm Questions 1. Outline the Nature of the Incarnation as described in Section II 2. Outline the effects of the incarnation on Christ Himself (Section III) 3. Define The Incarnation.

**[|**The Resurrection of Jesus Christ**]**
Resurrection is the rising again from the dead, the resumption of life. In this article, we shall treat of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, including its characteristics and importance http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12789a.htm Questions 1. Construct a Table of Facts about the Resurrection of Jesus. 2. List 5 Scripture passages that support the Resurrection of Jesus. 3. Choose ONE opposing THEORY and outline the central ideas of this theory.

**[|**Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus**]**
Devotion to the Sacred Heart is but a special form of devotion to Jesus http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/07163a.htm Questions 1. Explain the concept of devotion in relation to Christianity. 2. Outline the historical ideas on the development of devotion.

**[|**Christology**]**
Christology is that part of theology which deals with Our Lord Jesus Christ. In its full extent it comprises the doctrines concerning both the person of Christ and His works; but in the present article we shall limit ourselves to a consideration of the person of Christ http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14597a.htm

Questions
1. Outline Pauline Christology in dot points 2. Outline Christ's divinity in Pauline epistles. 3 In point form LIST the Christology of Catholic epistles. = = =**Please ENSURE you add you answers to your WIKI during EACH lesson.**= =** EXPRESSIONS OF CHRISTIANITY **= = = **Expressions of Christianity**: Discussion a) Group task: Allocate each of the denominations to a small group. Groups develop a presentation highlighting the unique features of each including: the development of the denominations, the basic beliefs, governance and significant rituals. [|http://www.anglican.org.au],  [|http://www.catholic.org.au],  []  [|http://presbyterian.org.au]  [|http://www.uca.org.au]  []

b) As a class develop a table summary of the unique features of these expressions of Christianity.

Summary of Course =**ASSESSMENT TASK 3**=

[[file:SOR 2 PRE Ass Task 3 Christ 2010.doc]]
[|Christianity]