LibGuides: Religion: VCE Religion and Society

Unit 2: Religion and ethics

Area of study 1: Ethical decision-making and moral judgment.

Outcome 1: Explain the variety of influences on ethical decision-making and moral judgment in societies where multiple world views exist.

Area of study 2: Religion and Ethics.

Outcome 2: Explain how ethical perspectives and moral judgments are formed within at least two religious traditions, in societies in which multiple worldviews coexist.

Area of study 3: Ethical issues in society.

Outcome 3: Explain two or more debated on ethical issues in societies in which multiple worldviews coexist.

Religion-Online.Org
More than 6,000 articles & chapters. Topics include Old & New Testament, Theology, Ethics, History & Sociology of Religion, Communication & Cultural Studies, Pastoral Care, Counselling, Homiletics, Worship, Missions & Religious Education

Catholic Social Teaching

Caritas Catholic Social Teaching
Caritas Australia is the international aid and development organisation of the Catholic Church in Australia. End poverty. Promote justice. Uphold dignity
Principles of Engagement on International Development Through the Lens of Catholic Social Teaching
Seven themes of Catholic Social Teaching
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is an assembly of the hierarchy of bishops who jointly exercise pastoral functions on behalf of the Christian faithful of the United States and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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The Church's social teaching is a rich treasure of wisdom about building a just society and living lives of holiness amidst the challenges of modern society. Modern Catholic social teaching has been articulated through a tradition of papal, conciliar, and episcopal documents. The depth and richness of this tradition can be understood best through a direct reading of these documents. In these brief reflections, we highlight several of the key themes that are at the heart of our Catholic social tradition.
Australian Catholic Bishops Conference. Office for Social Justice
“Our challenge is to accompany people from the margins into a journey towards the fullness of life and love. We are meant to be in the coalface, in the messiness of it all and at the same time in fidelity to the Gospel… Like Christ in his ministry among the sick and the lost, we are called to meet God in the most unlikely people and places. We, too, must be in that frontier space. “
Bishop Vincent Long Van Nguyen OFM Conv.

General resources

World Religions Online
World Religions explores religion and spirituality in an objective manner, from the ceremonies of the first practitioners to the elaborate rituals of today. Covers 15 world religions and traditional spiritual practices, including important topics, spiritual leaders, sacred texts, and holy days and festivals. Log in using the secret Kilbreda password and login. Ask a friend or staff member for help if you have forgotten them.

The Ethics Centre
The Ethics Centre is a fully independent not-for-profit organisation which provides a non-judgmental forum for the promotion and exploration of ethics and ethical decision-making. The Ethics Centre works with business, professions, community groups, governments and individuals to encourage and assist them to include the ethical dimension in their daily lives. It is based in Sydney, Australia.

Echo Issues database
Echo Online is where you should go for Yr 11 & 12 Issues and to find excellent breakdowns of major & popular ethical issues. You will need to enter the Username and Password - It is posted up all over the Library Walls

The Age Digital Secure Edition

The Age Digital Edition
Provides searchable access to exact replicas of The Age newspapers from 2006 up to this morning's edition. You will need to use the Kilbreda library's username and password. These are posted up on the walls in the library or you can ask a friendly library staff member or teacher.

Guide to using The Age Digital Edition Database

Issues in Society ceased publication in 2022

Issues in Society ebooks
Click here to see all of the topics covered in the series. You will also be able to access the PDF for each of these topics.
Please note these are password protected. Use the regular password for all of Kilbreda's databases.