TEXTS AND TRADITIONS: A STUDENT TEXTBOOK FOR VCE UNITS 1&2

This book guides students to complete the (2023–2027) Victorian Certificate of Education study of Texts and Traditions Units 1 & 2. Its teaching and learning sequence is developed around the areas of study and the outcomes of these units. This text provides opportunities for students to show their knowledge with ‘test your understanding’ questions as well as providing a range of different activities in order to apply their knowledge to the text, to practically demonstrate skills or to creatively connect to the material. There is also a chapter summary, revision activities and a glossary at the end of every chapter.
In Unit 1 ‘Texts in Traditions’ there is a focus on ‘the importance of the sacred texts to the tradition’, looking at how the sacred texts in both Judaism and Christianity were developed and accepted, as well as exploring the different literary forms used within these sacred texts. In exploring ‘the exegesis of texts’ and how to interpret scripture, there is a discussion of exegetical features, as well as a practical discussion of how to undertake an exegesis, through a study of the Book of Ruth. Finally, in studying the ‘sacred texts and the later traditions’, there is an analysis of how different cultural experiences, media, performances, artworks and writings have explored the notion of religion and key religious figures, such as Jesus and Mary Magdalene.
In Unit 2 ‘Texts in Societies’ there is an emphasis on ‘sacred texts in the past’, exploring the historical context of the sacred writings that we read, focusing on King David and Bathsheba, Tamar and Amnon and the Haemorrhaging woman and Jairus’ daughter, then using this knowledge to develop research and essay writing skills. In looking at ‘sacred texts today’, there is a focus on racism, sexism and anti-Semitism, looking at these social issues, from a historical, contemporary and religious perspective. Finally, in comparing religious traditions, there is an outline of the nine aspects of religion for Catholicism, Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism and Sikhism, as well as a discussion of how these different religions approached the ethical issues of euthanasia and capital punishment.

• RELIGIOUS STUDIES > Religious Education
• NEW AND UPCOMING TITLES
• RELIGIOUS STUDIES

Postage

Postage for all orders is $9.95.
We process orders every business day and most orders are sent as soon as we receive them. A tracking number will be sent via SMS and email once your order has been shipped so you can track your parcel.

Click & Collect

If your items are in stock, they will generally be ready for collection within 1 – 2 business days.
During peak periods, the processing time may be longer.

Product Availability

If an item is not currently in stock, it will automatically be placed on backorder and you will be notified via SMS and email once your order is ready for collection or has been shipped. If an item is discontinued or temporarily out of stock a customer service representative will contact you.

Tracking

All items are sent via Australia Post or Fastway Couriers. A tracking number will be sent via SMS or email once your order has been completed so you can track your parcel.