NSC exam, Religion Studies, Feb/March 2013
Assignment Type: Revision Paper
Total Marks: Unmarked
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION -
1. This question paper consists of FIVE questions.
2. Answer only THREE of the five questions
3. Read ALL the questions carefully before selecting three questions.
4. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper.
QUESTION 1
Marks: 50
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Question 1:

In the context of the passage above, discuss what the South African
government has done to promote peace between the various religions.

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Question 2:

Describe the practical steps that religious organisations in South Africa have taken to promote interreligious harmony.

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Question 3:

Discuss factors that could make interreligious dialogue difficult on the African continent.

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Question 4:

Identify and discuss any TWO organisations that promote interreligious dialogue in the international community.

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QUESTION 2
QUESTION 2,1 - Analyse the role of TEACHING in any ONE religion under the following headings:
Marks: 30
Question 1:

The nature of divinity

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Question 2:

The nature of humanity with reference to the community and the individual

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Question 3:

The place and responsibility of human beings in the world

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QUESTION 2,2
Marks: 20
Question 1:

Discuss the general principles of interpreting normative sources in different religions (hermeneutics).

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QUESTION 3
QUESTION 3.1 - Explain the following normative sources in the context of ONE religion:
Marks: 30
Question 1:

Contemporary inspiration

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Question 2:

Oral tradition

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Question 3:

Sacred texts

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QUESTION 3.2 - Select a quotation from any ONE religion listed below and give its interpretation by applying relevant hermeneutical principles.
Marks: 140
Question 1:

Buddhism

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Question 2:

Judaism

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Question 3:

Christianity

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Question 4:

Hinduism

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Question 5:

Islam

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Question 6:

Baha'i

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Question 7:

African Traditional Religion

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QUESTION 4
Marks: 50
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Question 1:

Discuss teachings of at least TWO religions to illustrate their solutions to the problem.

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Question 2:

Discuss FIVE practical steps that religious organisations could take to assist and support those who are affected.

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Question 3:

Analyse the problem by discussing the causes of the problem

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QUESTION 5
Marks: 10
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Question 1:

Discuss ONE religion's response to the theory of evolution in detail

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QUESTION 5.2 - With reference to the religion in QUESTION 5.1, discuss what the religion believes about:
Marks: 20
Question 1:

Creation

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Question 2:

How human beings made their appearance

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QUESTION 5,3
Marks: 20
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Question 1:

Briefly discuss the big bang theory.

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Question 2:

Do you think there are contradictions between religious beliefs and the big bang theory? Give reasons for your answer.

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