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The Odyssey: What Kind of God?

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Pupils will:

  • Explore how the film “The Odyssey” portrays the character of the gods, as rather capricious and self-interested, and consider Odysseus’ response of defiance towards them.
  • Investigate biblical teaching on God’s character as steadfast and loving.
  • Compare and contrast these two portrayals of the divine, and consider how a person’s understanding of divine character might impact their life choices.
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Pride and Prejudice and Zombies: How do we determine whether claims for God’s existence are believable?

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand some of the reasons for believing (or not believing) in the existence of God.
  • Knowledge of ways in which, according to believers, God can be known.

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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.

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Doctor Who: Kill the Moon: What difference does Jesus’ death make?

Learning Objectives:

  • Understanding of what Christians believe about the identity of Jesus.
  • Consider key moments in the ministry of Jesus.
  • Awareness of Old Testament concepts of sacrificial atonement.
  • Understand the significance of Christ’s death as a once-for-all atonement for sin.

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Snow White and the Huntsman: What is so important about the resurrection of Jesus?

Learning Objectives:

  • Understanding of what Christians believe about the identity of Jesus.
  • Consider key moments in the ministry of Jesus.
  • Consider evidence concerning the resurrection of Jesus.
  • Understand the significance of Christ’s death as a once-for-all atonement for sin.

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Life of Pi: Why do Christians regard Jesus as being central to their faith?

Learning Objectives:

  • Knowledge of the ways in which, according to believers, God can be known.
  • Understand key concepts about God’s nature.
  • Understanding of what Christians believe about the identity of Jesus.

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