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Category Archives: RE Lessons (Years 10-11)


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Rogue One: A Star Wars Story: Why do Christians regard prayer as something worth trusting in?

Learning Objectives:

  • Knowledge of what prayer is and what it is for, as understood by Christians.
  • Awareness of different models and methods of prayer.
  • Awareness of Jesus’ example and teaching on prayer.
  • Consideration of the relationship between prayer and faith.

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Star Trek Beyond: How should I consider people who are different to me?

Learning Objectives:

  • Awareness of the causes and results of prejudice.
  • Awareness of the consequences of prejudice and discrimination.
  • Understanding of Christian teaching about prejudice as a concept.

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Captain America: Civil War: In what way does forgiveness benefit the forgiver?

Learning Objectives:

  • Awareness of Christian teaching on forgiveness.
  • Awareness of the importance of forgiveness and repentance in Jesus’ earthly ministry.

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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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The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2: How does Christian faith influence understanding of morality in wartime?

Learning Objectives:

  • Understanding of different Christian responses to war.
  • Awareness of Christian responses to Nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction.

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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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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.

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