Religion Studies Paper 2 (English)

November 2014 — Grade 12 / Matric — Religion Studies

Past Paper 2014 Grade 12 English

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1.1In the context of any ONE religion, answer the following questions with reference to the central teachings

1.1.1What is the role of divinity in creation? (10\

1.1.2Discuss the concept of reward and punishm (10\

1.1.3Discuss the conce pt of life after death as a part of human existence. (10\

1.2In every religion there are prac tical guidelines that a believe should f ollow in life Choose TWO practical guidelines from any

2.1oose ONE religion and discuss the internal differences that exist under the following headings:

2.1.1ifferences in governance

2.1.2Differences in beliefs (teachings\

2.2Read the statement below and answer the questions that fo llow. The traditional family is the building block of society. The disintegration of families results in numerous social challenges.

2.2.1Identify FIVE challenges facing family structures (10\

2.2.2With reference to the teachings of religion , suggest practical steps that should be taken to strengthen a family unit (10\ [50]50

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3.1In the context of religion, discuss and evaluate the role of the following:

3.1.1Oral tradition (14

3.1.2Sacred texts (14

3.1.3Inspiration (12\ List FIVE hermeneutical principles. (10\ [50] QUES TION 4 Read the extract below and answer the questions that follow Religions50

4.1Give a brief explanation of the ig ang theory.

4.2Discuss how the creation of the universe is explained by TWO religions. (20\

4.3Explain the views of Hinduism on the theory of evolution. 50] QUESTION

5.1Explain the concept of secular humanism in the context of Religion Studies. (10\

5.2Discuss the reasons for the rise of Western secular humanism. (20\

5.3Name any TWO sec ular world views and write down FOUR facts o n each. (20\ 50] TOTAL

Topics Identified

World ReligionsPhilosophy

Mark Allocation

Total150 marks

Sections50 + 50 + 50 = 150 marks

Paper information

SubjectReligion Studies

Year2014

SessionNovember

TypePast Paper

PaperPaper 2

LanguageEnglish

Pages4

Downloads6

Examination context

Decade2010s

Years ago12y

SeasonSpring (SH)

Start dayWednesday

Exam periodNovember 2014

Days since exam4,372

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