Learning Objectives:
- Understanding of the concept of calling for a Christian.
- Awareness of different Christian responses to the world and to suffering.
Category Archives: RE Lessons (Years 7-9)
Star Wars: The Last Jedi: What’s so special about the Bible?
Learning Objectives:
- Knowledge of different parts of the Bible.
- Understanding of how the Bible was written.
- Understanding of how the books of the Bible were chosen.
- Awareness of different Christian beliefs about the authority, inspiration and interpretation of the Bible.
Thor: Ragnarok: What is the church?
Learning Objectives:
- Awareness of the origins of the Christian church.
- Understanding of biblical teaching on the nature, role and purpose of the church.
Doctor Who: Twice Upon a Time: What makes us us?
Spider-Man Homecoming: What responsibility do the rich have for the poor?
Learning Objectives:
- Consideration of the concept of moral or immoral occupations.
- Consideration of who should take responsibility for the poor.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2: Who is to blame for suffering in the world?
Learning Objective:
- Understanding arguments that seek to reconcile a powerful, loving God with a suffering world.
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.
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.
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.
Bridge of Spies: Does everybody have human rights?
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the concepts of justice and injustice.
- Understanding of the concept of human rights.
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