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Category Archives: RE Lessons (Years 7-9)


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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.

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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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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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