Learning Objectives:
- Understanding of different Christian responses to war.
- Awareness of Christian responses to Nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction.
Author Archives: Ethos Team
The Good Dinosaur: What Makes a Family?
Assembly Objective:
- What makes a family? There are many different types. This assembly explores the biblical description of the early Church to introduce the idea of Christianity as a worldwide, wholly inclusive, family.
Film:
- The Good Dinosaur (Pixar, 2015, certificate PG), click here to buy the DVD online.
The Good Dinosaur: Overcoming Fear
Assembly Objective:
- How can we overcome our fears? This assembly explores the biblical story of how the first Christians overcame their fears at Pentecost.
Film:
- The Good Dinosaur (Pixar, 2015, certificate PG), click here to buy the DVD online.
Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens: Can we believe myths to be true?
Learning Objectives:
- Consider the evidence concerning Jesus’ historical existence.
- Understanding of what Christians believe about Jesus’ identity.
- Consider key moments in the ministry of Jesus.
The Martian: Why is Every Human Life Worth Saving?
Assembly Objective:
- Why do we think every human life is worth saving? Why do we go to such extremes to save one human life? This assembly explores and evaluates the Bible’s teaching on the sacredness of individual human life.
Film:
- The Martian (20th Century Fox, 2015, certificate 12A). Click here to buy the DVD online.
The Imitation Game: To what extent do inherent differences between men and women determine the roles they are respectively able to carry out?
Learning Objectives:
- Awareness of different Christian views on the roles of men and women.
- Understanding different Christian views concerning women priests.
- Awareness of modern Christians who have worked to oppose gender prejudice, and Jesus’ treatment of women.
Spectre: We Always Have a Choice
Assembly Objective:
- How do we decide what to do with our lives? How do we make important choices? This assembly reflects on the character of James Bond and the biblical story of Peter to consider the value of reflecting on who we are, of listening to the advice of others, and of making good choices.
Film:
- Spectre (MGM/20th Century Fox, 2015, certificate 12A). Click here to buy the DVD online.
Doctor Who: The Impossible Astronaut: Stones in the Road
Assembly Objective:
- How can we face challenges ahead of us? This assembly, particularly suitable for the end of a year, explores the Bible’s teaching about the value of remembering the past as we face the future.
Film:
- Doctor Who: The Impossible Astronaut (from series 6 episode 1, BBC DVD, certificate 12). Click here to buy the DVD online.
Captain America: The Winter Soldier: Lies: a tough way to live
Assembly Objective:
- Is it ok to lie? This assembly explores the Bible’s teaching that telling the truth leads to the best life for all.
Film:
- Captain America: The Winter Soldier (Marvel, 2014, certificate 12). Click here to buy the DVD online.
The Amazing Spider-Man: Standing Strong
Assembly Objective:
- How can we respond to bullies? This assembly explores the Bible’s teaching about being united with people as a community.
Film:
- The Amazing Spider-Man (Sony, 2012, certificate 12). Click here to buy the DVD online.
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