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Because it is so hard to keep track of everyone who wants a syllabus summary for the 1st foundation study, I will post what I have done here. Please note that I have only covered the topics my school has done. Also please note that though I have done my best on each topic, you may have other information which you feel is relevant that I have not added.
Influence of Christianity in Australia
1901- Present
The influence of Christianity in Australia from 1901 until the present day has had a huge effect on many daily aspects of Australian life. In proportion it is due to Christianity that Australian society is as advanced as it is today, with the quality of education which provides the younger generation with greater opportunities and the contribution of the services provided by social welfare organisations.
Christian denominations also established several rural ministry structures to spread the word of God to people who were not in close range to any religious congregations. An example of such collaboration is the Bush Church Aid Society founded in 1919.
Opposition and support of the outbreak of war and the issue of conscription caused divisions within and across the Christian churches. Generally, the Australian churches were mainly in favour of entering the war. However, it was the issue of conscription, which reinforced the issue of sectarianism. This issue combined politics with religion, which, as they were not intended to mix, drove a deeper wedge between denominations.
Many influences from 1901 to the present day have shaped the way Christian communities are today and in turn these have helped build a strong Christian community.
The Influence of Christianity on Education
With each generation aiming to ensure that their children have the best possible education, Christian denominations responded to the growing demand for education based upon religious beliefs and values by establishing schools, which would teach according to their faith.
Prior to 1880, denominational schools dominated the education system. However, in 1880, Henry Parkes, who became known as “the father of education” instituted the Public Instruction Act, which led to the concept of “free, compulsory and secular education”. This in turn led to the withdrawal of state aid to denominational schools.
After the withdrawal os state aid, the Protestants began to establish private secondary schools but did not continue with the maintenance of their primary schools. These secondary schools educated many significant figures in Australian history, such as Prime Minister Paul Keating.
Education was an important issue for Catholics. In part this was due to the fact that Catholic bishops were passionately objected to the idea of secular education. This was based on their belief that religion and life complemented each other, and was the most important aspect of life to study.
After the withdrawal of state aid to denomination schools the Catholic Church was responsible for establishing and supporting it’s own school system without government support. Staff was made up of members of the religious order – such as clergy, brothers and nuns. Laity and laypeople were also employed, driven by the longing to be involved in the form of education which they believed would further the promise of a brighter, healthier lifestyle rather than the amount they were paid.
Australian Catholics were unconsciously building stronger relationships among themselves – however, this meant that Catholics shunned away from secular and Protestant cultures which in turn heated rivalry between the differing cultures, which passed down to younger generations. This bitter sectarianism generated forms of retaliated physical and verbal abuse.
There was a fierce rage among the Catholics with the increase in government taxes as Catholics believed that through the heavily imposed taxes they were providing financial support for the state school systems as well as their own.
In protest, there was a collaborated strike that took place in Goulburn, 1962. This helped to show the importance of Catholic education. Goulburn had a percentage of 36.2 of the population which was Catholic. To prove the point that religious school systems were necessary, the Catholic hierarchy influenced closure of Catholic schools. This resulted in an overflow on enrolments for the state schools, who were unable to accept all of the students.
A week after this strike, the parents voted to re – open the Catholic schools. This demonstrated to the public the importance of an education based on religious beliefs.
This issue became a political issue for the 1963 election, represented by the Menzies government. The Democratic Labor Party, under Menzies’ leadership, topped the Australian Labor Party’s offer to religious schools by offering five million pounds annually for science facilities in state and non – state secondary schools as well s secondary and technical school scholarships. As such, Menzies won the 1963 election.
Ever since, religious education has had a significant contribution to the education of youth. Today, an astonishing 1700 Catholic schools help to educate at least 20% of Australia’s students – a number which is rapidly increasing.
The Influence of Christianity on Social Welfare
Christianity has also had an enormous impact on Social Welfare. The Catholic, Protestant and Anglican denominations have established many social welfare organisations, helping millions of people every year. These organisations have also decreased the unemployment rate and help to encourage people to act in a caring, supportive and loving Christian manner.
The Saint Vincent de Paul Society is a well – known social welfare establishment influenced by the Catholic denomination. The organisation’s mission is to shape a more just and compassionate community by assisting the poor in their development and by encouraging them to take control of their own lives. In doing so, Saint Vincent de Paul provides many community services, such as care for the elderly and aged, family care and many youth services. Saint Vincent de Paul is the largest welfare organisation in the Catholic Church, employing 300 staff and 3000 volunteers.
The Uniting Church has established nearly 1,500 social welfare centres Australia – wide, with their largest establishment being the Wesley Mission. The Wesley Mission is deeply committed to serving the community in a caring, Christian way. This organisation provides many community and ministry services.
The Anglican Church is responsible for the establishment of Anglicare Australia; an organisation dedicated to providing care for families in need. This organisation spends up to 60% per annum on services directed at the elderly and retired. Anglicare also provides counselling, welfare and volunteer services, which helps to decrease the unemployment rate.
The Salvation Army is one of the greatest contributors to Social Welfare work, earning an annual $300 million. The Salvation Army dedicates it services to preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ and act without discrimination. They supply victims of domestic violence with protective residences, provides employment, family and youth services.
Collectively, the Christian Churches are the largest non- – government provider of community and welfare services in Australia.
[SIZE=7]The Interrelationship between the Australian Physical and Cultural Environment and the Development of Christianity in Australia[/SIZE]
The first culture in Australia was Aboriginal. Yet when Australia was colonised, and Christianity introduced, Aboriginal culture was degraded because colonists failed to understand the Aboriginal way of life. Christianity extinguished most of Aboriginal culture and what they believed.
A common Christian belief in the nineteenth century was that humans were created in the image of God, and thus destined to conquer the land. The settlers, consumed by this belief, began to explore the land, trampling and destroying much of the surface. From the beginning Christianity was out of touch with Australians in general particularly in its Protestant forms. It didn’t approach Aboriginality positively – holding the belief that Christians were superior to all other religions. Religion did have an impact on public life, though – however, it was only minor and political action was determined by sectarian rivalry. Catholicism was subjected to a lot of sectarianism as they were greater in numbers and therefore were capable of greater influence.
From the outset, Australia has not really developed it’s own unique religious identity; rather, the country has been very multi – cultural since the settlement of 1788- and since the introduction of Christianity. This dominating religion was seen by some as too authoritarian and strict, thus many sought ‘alternative religions’.
The Australian environment and the dramatic climatic changes were unfamiliar to colonists. Still, the settlers forced the introduction of peculiar plants and animals upon the land, often with unfavourable effects on the environment. This attitude demonstrated the belief Christians held about claiming the earth.
Influence of Christianity in Australia
1901- Present
The influence of Christianity in Australia from 1901 until the present day has had a huge effect on many daily aspects of Australian life. In proportion it is due to Christianity that Australian society is as advanced as it is today, with the quality of education which provides the younger generation with greater opportunities and the contribution of the services provided by social welfare organisations.
Christian denominations also established several rural ministry structures to spread the word of God to people who were not in close range to any religious congregations. An example of such collaboration is the Bush Church Aid Society founded in 1919.
Opposition and support of the outbreak of war and the issue of conscription caused divisions within and across the Christian churches. Generally, the Australian churches were mainly in favour of entering the war. However, it was the issue of conscription, which reinforced the issue of sectarianism. This issue combined politics with religion, which, as they were not intended to mix, drove a deeper wedge between denominations.
Many influences from 1901 to the present day have shaped the way Christian communities are today and in turn these have helped build a strong Christian community.
The Influence of Christianity on Education
With each generation aiming to ensure that their children have the best possible education, Christian denominations responded to the growing demand for education based upon religious beliefs and values by establishing schools, which would teach according to their faith.
Prior to 1880, denominational schools dominated the education system. However, in 1880, Henry Parkes, who became known as “the father of education” instituted the Public Instruction Act, which led to the concept of “free, compulsory and secular education”. This in turn led to the withdrawal of state aid to denominational schools.
After the withdrawal os state aid, the Protestants began to establish private secondary schools but did not continue with the maintenance of their primary schools. These secondary schools educated many significant figures in Australian history, such as Prime Minister Paul Keating.
Education was an important issue for Catholics. In part this was due to the fact that Catholic bishops were passionately objected to the idea of secular education. This was based on their belief that religion and life complemented each other, and was the most important aspect of life to study.
After the withdrawal of state aid to denomination schools the Catholic Church was responsible for establishing and supporting it’s own school system without government support. Staff was made up of members of the religious order – such as clergy, brothers and nuns. Laity and laypeople were also employed, driven by the longing to be involved in the form of education which they believed would further the promise of a brighter, healthier lifestyle rather than the amount they were paid.
Australian Catholics were unconsciously building stronger relationships among themselves – however, this meant that Catholics shunned away from secular and Protestant cultures which in turn heated rivalry between the differing cultures, which passed down to younger generations. This bitter sectarianism generated forms of retaliated physical and verbal abuse.
There was a fierce rage among the Catholics with the increase in government taxes as Catholics believed that through the heavily imposed taxes they were providing financial support for the state school systems as well as their own.
In protest, there was a collaborated strike that took place in Goulburn, 1962. This helped to show the importance of Catholic education. Goulburn had a percentage of 36.2 of the population which was Catholic. To prove the point that religious school systems were necessary, the Catholic hierarchy influenced closure of Catholic schools. This resulted in an overflow on enrolments for the state schools, who were unable to accept all of the students.
A week after this strike, the parents voted to re – open the Catholic schools. This demonstrated to the public the importance of an education based on religious beliefs.
This issue became a political issue for the 1963 election, represented by the Menzies government. The Democratic Labor Party, under Menzies’ leadership, topped the Australian Labor Party’s offer to religious schools by offering five million pounds annually for science facilities in state and non – state secondary schools as well s secondary and technical school scholarships. As such, Menzies won the 1963 election.
Ever since, religious education has had a significant contribution to the education of youth. Today, an astonishing 1700 Catholic schools help to educate at least 20% of Australia’s students – a number which is rapidly increasing.
The Influence of Christianity on Social Welfare
Christianity has also had an enormous impact on Social Welfare. The Catholic, Protestant and Anglican denominations have established many social welfare organisations, helping millions of people every year. These organisations have also decreased the unemployment rate and help to encourage people to act in a caring, supportive and loving Christian manner.
The Saint Vincent de Paul Society is a well – known social welfare establishment influenced by the Catholic denomination. The organisation’s mission is to shape a more just and compassionate community by assisting the poor in their development and by encouraging them to take control of their own lives. In doing so, Saint Vincent de Paul provides many community services, such as care for the elderly and aged, family care and many youth services. Saint Vincent de Paul is the largest welfare organisation in the Catholic Church, employing 300 staff and 3000 volunteers.
The Uniting Church has established nearly 1,500 social welfare centres Australia – wide, with their largest establishment being the Wesley Mission. The Wesley Mission is deeply committed to serving the community in a caring, Christian way. This organisation provides many community and ministry services.
The Anglican Church is responsible for the establishment of Anglicare Australia; an organisation dedicated to providing care for families in need. This organisation spends up to 60% per annum on services directed at the elderly and retired. Anglicare also provides counselling, welfare and volunteer services, which helps to decrease the unemployment rate.
The Salvation Army is one of the greatest contributors to Social Welfare work, earning an annual $300 million. The Salvation Army dedicates it services to preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ and act without discrimination. They supply victims of domestic violence with protective residences, provides employment, family and youth services.
Collectively, the Christian Churches are the largest non- – government provider of community and welfare services in Australia.
[SIZE=7]The Interrelationship between the Australian Physical and Cultural Environment and the Development of Christianity in Australia[/SIZE]
The first culture in Australia was Aboriginal. Yet when Australia was colonised, and Christianity introduced, Aboriginal culture was degraded because colonists failed to understand the Aboriginal way of life. Christianity extinguished most of Aboriginal culture and what they believed.
A common Christian belief in the nineteenth century was that humans were created in the image of God, and thus destined to conquer the land. The settlers, consumed by this belief, began to explore the land, trampling and destroying much of the surface. From the beginning Christianity was out of touch with Australians in general particularly in its Protestant forms. It didn’t approach Aboriginality positively – holding the belief that Christians were superior to all other religions. Religion did have an impact on public life, though – however, it was only minor and political action was determined by sectarian rivalry. Catholicism was subjected to a lot of sectarianism as they were greater in numbers and therefore were capable of greater influence.
From the outset, Australia has not really developed it’s own unique religious identity; rather, the country has been very multi – cultural since the settlement of 1788- and since the introduction of Christianity. This dominating religion was seen by some as too authoritarian and strict, thus many sought ‘alternative religions’.
The Australian environment and the dramatic climatic changes were unfamiliar to colonists. Still, the settlers forced the introduction of peculiar plants and animals upon the land, often with unfavourable effects on the environment. This attitude demonstrated the belief Christians held about claiming the earth.