Learning Objectives
- Recognition of the UK as a multi-ethnic society.
- Understanding of Christian teaching that promotes racial harmony.
- Awareness of modern Christians who have worked to oppose racial prejudice.
Author Archives: Ethos Team
Searching
Assembly Objective:
- In a world where our online presence reveals our likes, dislikes, friendships and whereabouts, is it possible to be known for who we really are? This assembly raises questions of online versus true identity and prompts students to consider the biblical perspective that only God truly knows us.
Film:
- Searching (Sony Pictures, 2018, cert 12). Click here to buy the DVD online.
Christopher Robin: Is it better to be a child or a grown-up?
Assembly Objective:
- Is it better to be a child or a grown-up? This assembly is an exploration of ‘the different worlds’ of the child and the grown-up and includes a reflection upon a biblical perspective.
Film:
- Christopher Robin (Disney, 2018) certificate PG, click here to buy the DVD online.
Mission Impossible Fallout: How do we decide what is right and wrong?
Learning Objectives
- Consider the purpose and value of morality.
- Understand different concepts of right and wrong.
The Man Who Invented Christmas
Assembly Objective:
- What are we celebrating at Christmas? This assembly introduces students to the idea of goodwill to others at Christmas, and connects some contemporary Christmas customs with their biblical roots. By looking at Christmas through the prism of Victorian Britain, students are encouraged to consider a biblical perspective on poverty and the birth of Jesus.
Film:
- The Man Who Invented Christmas (Parallel Films, 2017, cert PG). Click here to buy the DVD online.
Incredibles 2: What is so special about baby Jesus?
Assembly Objective:
- What is so special about baby Jesus? This assembly explores biblical teaching about Jesus and his Divine power.
Film:
- Incredibles 2 (Disney, 2018) certificate PG, click here to buy the DVD online.
Avengers Infinity War: Why does God permit suffering?
Learning Objectives:
- Understand arguments that seek to reconcile a powerful, loving God with a suffering world.
- Understand key concepts about God’s character.
The Greatest Showman – This Is Me
Assembly Objective:
- How do we respond to being treated badly by others? This assembly explores how to tackle injustice on a personal and global scale, and presents a biblical response to the question of how we should treat those who are different to us. It encourages students to demonstrate kindness and empathy towards others.
Film:
- The Greatest Showman (20th Century Fox, 2017, cert PG). Click here to buy the DVD online.
Ready Player One
Assembly Objective:
- Can you buy whatever you want and still be a responsible citizen? And are you being manipulated by adverts? Suitable for use at Harvest, this assembly explores our responsibility as global citizens to share the resources we have on our planet. It presents a biblical perspective on consumerism and debt, and encourages students to take an ethical approach to what they buy.
Film:
- Ready Player One (Amblin Entertainment/Warner, 2018, cert 12). Click here to buy the DVD online.
Peter Rabbit: How should we celebrate Harvest festival?
Assembly Objective:
- How should we celebrate Harvest festival? This assembly explores Harvest from a biblical perspective as both a time of celebration and for showing concern for others.
Film:
- Peter Rabbit (Sony Pictures, 2018) certificate PG, click here to buy the DVD online.
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