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Religious Education Revision

The BGCSE Religious Education Revision Guide covers the importance of authority in society, emphasizing law, discipline, and social cohesion. It discusses salvation in Christianity, highlighting spiritual security, moral behavior, and community strength, as well as the role of ecumenical movements in reducing religious conflict and promoting collaboration. Additionally, it examines the impact of Christianity on Tswana culture, the roles of men and women in African Traditional Religion, and the effects of modern developments on sacred places.

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Religious Education Revision

The BGCSE Religious Education Revision Guide covers the importance of authority in society, emphasizing law, discipline, and social cohesion. It discusses salvation in Christianity, highlighting spiritual security, moral behavior, and community strength, as well as the role of ecumenical movements in reducing religious conflict and promoting collaboration. Additionally, it examines the impact of Christianity on Tswana culture, the roles of men and women in African Traditional Religion, and the effects of modern developments on sacred places.

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BGCSE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION – REVISION GUIDE Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

1. IMPORTANCE OF AUTHORITY IN SOCIETY


2. Maintains law and order: prevents theft, fighting, and disorder. Example: Botswana's kgosi presides
over local courts.
3. Encourages discipline and respect: children respect parents; students respect teachers.
4. Provides guidance: leaders guide during crises (e.g., land disputes).

5. Promotes social cohesion: shared respect for leaders fosters unity.

6. SALVATION IN CHRISTIANITY

7. Spiritual security and hope: forgiveness of sins and eternal life.


8. Encourages moral behavior: following the Bible's teachings.
9. Peace of mind: God’s guidance during difficulties.
10. Strengthens community: church fellowship and charity work.

11. Example: Baptism symbolizes entering salvation.

12. ECUMENICAL MOVEMENTS

13. Reduces religious conflict between denominations.


14. Encourages collaboration: joint education, health, and charity projects.
15. Promotes understanding and tolerance.
16. Strengthens Christian witness in society.

17. Example: Inter-church youth camps or joint prayer events.

18. LOVE IN SOCIETY

19. Promotes peace and harmony.


20. Encourages selflessness and generosity.
21. Reduces hatred and tension.
22. Builds trust and cooperation.

23. Example: Churches organizing feeding programs for the poor.

24. HOW CHRISTIANITY AFFECTED TSWANA CULTURE

25. Positive effects: Education (literacy), healthcare, moral guidance.

26. Negative effects: Erosion of traditional practices, family structure changes, suppression of cultural
expression.

27. ROLES OF MEN AND WOMEN IN ATR

28. Men: Lead rituals, decision-makers, provide food through farming/hunting.

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29. Women: Manage households, participate in rituals, preserve oral traditions.

30. Promotes stability: Clear roles ensure smooth society, cultural continuity, social cohesion.

31. HOW MODERN DEVELOPMENTS AFFECTED SACRED PLACES

32. Urbanization: destruction or repurposing of sacred sites.


33. Mining and industry: degradation of hills, forests, water bodies.
34. Tourism: over-visitation can damage heritage/spiritual value.
35. Examples: Kgale Hill (Gaborone), Tsodilo Hills (San rock paintings).
36. Positive steps: World Heritage Site protection, education on respect.

MARKING GUIDE - For each topic, students should explain, provide examples, and link effects to society. -
Authority: 4 marks each point with examples. - Salvation: 4 marks each explanation with example. -
Ecumenical movements: 2-3 points with examples. - Love: 2-3 points with examples. - Christianity effect: 2-3
points positive and negative. - ATR roles: explain men and women separately with societal impact. - Modern
developments: 2-3 points with examples.

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