Year 13 Analyse a religious tradition in Aotearoa New Zealand (A.S. 90825)

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 Gloriavale Christian Community


Introduction: Background of the group. http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/tv-radio/10255336/Gloriavale-Cult-or-idyllic-society

The Gloriavale Christian Community started in __________(date) and was first located _______(place). The founder was __________(name) who _______________(what did he do?)

The group grew (how and why?) ___________________. (1 or 2 interesting things about the groups beginnings) _______________________. (How big is it now and is it only found in New Zealand?)___________________________________

Thesis statement: To conduct an in depth analysis of this community, I would need to break it down in the following components and discuss their essential beliefs and resulting practices, the factors that influence the group, their social structure, the level of control of their leadership, requirements of membership, nature of their liturgy and inclusiveness of their worship practices, special celebrations and gender or racial roles. (Taken from ) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fz5ZwJsE66w

However, in this essay I will only examine two aspects that are distinctive about this community.


Firstly, _________________ (pick on aspect). Describe what happens in Gloriavale. Give examples of how this is similar or different to other Christian groups or society at large.

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Secondly, _________________(pick another aspect). Describe what happens in Gloriavale. What impact does this have on members? Quote a personal point of view. If this community continues_______(what would be a possible future)



In conclusion, this essay has examined _______ and _____ of Gloriavale. Their contribution to how New Zealand society perceives Christianity has been positive/ negative/ neutral. We see this  __________(evidence). The influence of this community is widespread/ limited because ___________, yet by the fact that such a group exists shows _________________.( How the Christian church should respond). Personally, I (would/ would not) join such a community because ___________. (Give a reason)

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