Religion Studies Paper 2 (English)

November 2015 — Grade 12 / Matric — Religion Studies

Past Paper 2015 Grade 12 English

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1.1Choose any ONE religion iscuss its subdivisions under the following headings:

1.1.1Religious t eachings (16

1.1.2Governance of religious structures (14

1.2What do you think will happen to the internal differences that exist among the various religions in future (10\

1.3How does contemporary inspirati influence the internal differences that exist within religions? (10\ [50]50

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2.1Choose any ONE religion iscuss its central teachings under the ollowing headings:

2.1.1The nature of divinity (10\

2.1.2The origin and role of evil (10\

2.2Read the extract below and answer the questions that follow. Darwin's theory of e volution gave an alternative explanation for the origin of man. While evolution does not refute religious ideas about creation

2.2.1Explain the heory of volution (10\

2.2.2Discuss the response of any ONE religion to Darwin s theory (20\ [50]50

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3.1State FIVE possible causes of environmental destruction. (10\

3.2Analyse the impact of environmental destruction on society (10\ State FIVE practical strategies that religious organisations can implement to protect the environment. (10\

3.4With refe rence to the teachings ONE religion, discuss the solution(s\ that it offers for protecting the environment. (20\ [50]50

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4.1Explain t he origin and development of the normative source(s\ (20\

4.2Discuss the specific hermeneutical principles relevant to the interpretation of sacred text. (14\

4.3plain the relationship between divine inspiration and normative sources (16\ [50] QUESTION Read the statement below and a50

5.1Give possible re asons fo r the increasing popularity of secular world views. (10\

5.2Name any TWO secular world views and explain the similarities and differences that exist between them.

5.3The Big Bang Theory is a scientific explanation for how the universe came into being. Religions, of course also have their own explanations. In light of the above statement, discuss the different response

Mark Allocation

Total150 marks

Sections50 + 50 + 50 + 50 + 50 = 250 marks

Paper information

SubjectReligion Studies

Year2015

SessionNovember

TypePast Paper

PaperPaper 2

LanguageEnglish

Pages4

Downloads5

Examination context

Decade2010s

Years ago11y

SeasonSpring (SH)

Start dayThursday

Exam periodNovember 2015

Days since exam4,007

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