RCE2601 ASSIGNMENT 2 STUDY GUIDE 2026 FULL
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RCE2601 Assignment 2 - Master Study Guide & Self-Testing Question Bank
This guide is structured around the core topics you are likely to encounter. Create
your own answers from your official resources.
Topic 1: Introduction to Religion Education in a Multicultural Context
1. What is the primary goal of Religion Education in South African schools, as
opposed to Religious Instruction?
2. Distinguish between "learning about religion" and "learning in religion" or
"learning from religion."
3. Why is it important to adopt a multi-religious approach in a South African
classroom?
4. What does the South African National Policy on Religion and Education
(2003) state about the role of religion in public schools?
5. Define the term "religious diversity."
6. What is the constitutional foundation for teaching Religion Education in
South Africa?
7. How does Religion Education contribute to social cohesion?
8. What is the difference between a facilitator and an indoctrinator in the
context of Religion Education?
9. Name three key skills that learners should develop through Religion
Education.
10.Why must a Religion Education teacher be impartial?
Topic 2: The Phenomenon of Religion
, 11.What are the four main categories used to study the "phenomenon of
religion" (e.g., beliefs, rituals, etc.)?
12.Define "sacred texts" and provide two examples from different religions.
13.What is the role of rituals in religion? Provide an example.
14.Explain the concept of "myths" in a religious studies context (not as "false
stories").
15.What are religious symbols, and why are they powerful?
16.Describe the concept of the "sacred" and the "profane" as defined by Emile
Durkheim.
17.What is a religious community, and what function does it serve?
18.How do ethical and moral codes typically feature in world religions?
19.What is the difference between monotheism and polytheism?
20.Define and distinguish between atheism and agnosticism.
Topic 3: African Traditional Religion (ATR)
21.ATR is often described as non-proselytizing. What does this mean?
22.Explain the central role of ancestors in ATR.
23.How is the concept of God (the Supreme Being) generally understood in
ATR?
24.What is the significance of community and lineage in ATR?
25.Describe the role of rituals like divination and sacrifices in ATR.
26.How are nature and the environment viewed in ATR?
27.What is the role of traditional healers (e.g., Sangomas, Inyangas)?
28.Why is ATR often considered an oral tradition?
29.How does ATR approach the concept of evil or misfortune?
30.Discuss the relationship between the living, the unborn, and the dead in
ATR.
SOLUTIONS WITH ANSWERS || 100% GUARANTEED PASS
<RECENT VERSION>
RCE2601 Assignment 2 - Master Study Guide & Self-Testing Question Bank
This guide is structured around the core topics you are likely to encounter. Create
your own answers from your official resources.
Topic 1: Introduction to Religion Education in a Multicultural Context
1. What is the primary goal of Religion Education in South African schools, as
opposed to Religious Instruction?
2. Distinguish between "learning about religion" and "learning in religion" or
"learning from religion."
3. Why is it important to adopt a multi-religious approach in a South African
classroom?
4. What does the South African National Policy on Religion and Education
(2003) state about the role of religion in public schools?
5. Define the term "religious diversity."
6. What is the constitutional foundation for teaching Religion Education in
South Africa?
7. How does Religion Education contribute to social cohesion?
8. What is the difference between a facilitator and an indoctrinator in the
context of Religion Education?
9. Name three key skills that learners should develop through Religion
Education.
10.Why must a Religion Education teacher be impartial?
Topic 2: The Phenomenon of Religion
, 11.What are the four main categories used to study the "phenomenon of
religion" (e.g., beliefs, rituals, etc.)?
12.Define "sacred texts" and provide two examples from different religions.
13.What is the role of rituals in religion? Provide an example.
14.Explain the concept of "myths" in a religious studies context (not as "false
stories").
15.What are religious symbols, and why are they powerful?
16.Describe the concept of the "sacred" and the "profane" as defined by Emile
Durkheim.
17.What is a religious community, and what function does it serve?
18.How do ethical and moral codes typically feature in world religions?
19.What is the difference between monotheism and polytheism?
20.Define and distinguish between atheism and agnosticism.
Topic 3: African Traditional Religion (ATR)
21.ATR is often described as non-proselytizing. What does this mean?
22.Explain the central role of ancestors in ATR.
23.How is the concept of God (the Supreme Being) generally understood in
ATR?
24.What is the significance of community and lineage in ATR?
25.Describe the role of rituals like divination and sacrifices in ATR.
26.How are nature and the environment viewed in ATR?
27.What is the role of traditional healers (e.g., Sangomas, Inyangas)?
28.Why is ATR often considered an oral tradition?
29.How does ATR approach the concept of evil or misfortune?
30.Discuss the relationship between the living, the unborn, and the dead in
ATR.
