Domain - Christian Theological Studies

Domain - Christian Theological Studies

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Level 1

Outline the history and content of major distinguishing doctrines of a selected faith community
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

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5970 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: outline two core beliefs that are common to the majority of groups which identify themselves as Christian; outline key historical developments of a selected faith community's doctrinal system; and identify major distinguishing doctrines of the community.

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NZQA National Qualifications Services

Outline a selected doctrine of a faith community and its implications for that community's life
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5971 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: outline a selected doctrine; outline ways in which a faith community reflects the doctrine in the way it worships; and identify attitudes towards people and the planet that are a consequence of belief in the doctrine.

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NZQA National Qualifications Services

Describe the characteristics and actions of the Holy Spirit in the world and in people's lives
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Version 4 This unit standard replaces unit standard 5973.

9742 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe a Christian view of the characteristics of the Holy Spirit; describe the means through which the Holy Spirit works; and explain the use of religious language and symbols used to describe the characteristics and actions of the Holy Spirit.

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NZQA National Qualifications Services

Outline a commonly held Christian understanding of Christian beliefs and their importance
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9969 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to outline a commonly held Christian understanding of some elements of each of five Christian beliefs, and outline the importance of selected Christian beliefs to Christian living.

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NZQA National Qualifications Services

Level 2

Describe how religious beliefs have been reflected in art forms throughout history
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5974 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe art forms esteemed by a branch of a religion, and describe the development of belief as it is reflected in the development of associated art forms.

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Describe current formulations and expressions of teachings of a faith community
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5975 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe selected teachings, and outline the implications of the teaching for the faith and lifestyle of contemporary believers.

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NZQA National Qualifications Services

Describe the interaction between scientific development and Christian belief
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5976 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe the influence of Christianity on the beginnings of modern science, and describe the subsequent influence scientific development had on Christian belief.

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NZQA National Qualifications Services

Describe a commonly held Christian understanding of Christian beliefs and explain their importance
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9970 Unit Standard 6 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe a Christian understanding of each of five Christian beliefs, and explain why the five selected Christian beliefs are important to believers.

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NZQA National Qualifications Services

Level 3

Describe church teachings and practices and evaluate their enduring significance
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5977 Unit Standard 3 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe selected church teachings and practices, and evaluate the enduring significance of the selected church teachings and practices.

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NZQA National Qualifications Services

Discuss the expression, development and implications of a faith community's doctrines
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5978 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: discuss the current expressions of each doctrine; trace the historical development and variations of each doctrine to its current expressions; and explain the implications of each doctrine for the faith of contemporary believers and expression of their faith.

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NZQA National Qualifications Services

Relate a faith community's view of work and leisure to contemporary Aotearoa-New Zealand
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5979 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: explain some causes for, and effects of, changing patterns of work and leisure in contemporary Aotearoa-New Zealand; describe a view of work and leisure found in the Bible and the teachings of a selected faith community; and explain the importance of a selected faith community's view of work and leisure for contemporary New Zealand and New Zealanders.

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NZQA National Qualifications Services

Demonstrate integration of thought about a scientific development with Christian thought and belief
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5980 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe a scientific development; describe scientific responses to the development; describe responses within a Christian faith community to the scientific development; and demonstrate how the responses of both the science and faith communities to the scientific development could be integrated.

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NZQA National Qualifications Services

Explain the significance of Jesus Christ as an historical figure
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5982 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: explain how the life and ministry of Jesus led to the emergence of the Christian religion; explain connections between the life and ministry of Jesus and other factors that were influential in the emergence and spread of the Christian religion; and outline the ongoing influence of Jesus throughout history and to the present day.

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NZQA National Qualifications Services

Present a reasoned argument for the existence of God
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Version 4 This unit standard replaced unit standard 5981.

9743 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe a philosophical framework within which an argument for the existence of God is rational; describe arguments for the existence of God; and defend a faith position against a reasoned argument contrary to the existence of God.

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NZQA National Qualifications Services

Explain aspects of traditional and modern Christian understandings of Jesus Christ
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Version 4 This unit standard replaced unit standard 5983.

9744 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: explain a range of New Testament understandings of Jesus; outline historical variations in the Christian understanding of Jesus; describe a contemporary orthodox understanding of Jesus; and describe contemporary variations in understandings of Jesus.

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NZQA National Qualifications Services

Explain a Christian understanding of selected Christian beliefs and their influence
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9971 Unit Standard 6 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to explain a Christian understanding of the content of three Christian beliefs, and explain a Christian understanding of the influence of some Christian beliefs in the life of believers and a selected faith community.

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NZQA National Qualifications Services

Survey a Christian understanding of a range of Christian beliefs and explain their influence
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9972 Unit Standard 8 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to survey a Christian understanding of five Christian beliefs, and explain a selected Christian understanding of the influence of five Christian beliefs in the life of believers and a selected faith community.

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NZQA National Qualifications Services

Describe a selected Christian theological understanding of the development of a range of doctrines
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9978 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe a Christian understanding of the concept of the development of doctrine, and describe a Christian understanding of the development of selected doctrines.

Standard-setting body:

NZQA National Qualifications Services

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