Ethos Education


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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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Trolls: Where Does Happiness Come From?

Assembly Objective:

  • Where does happiness come from? This assembly explores what the Bible teaches about the ultimate source of happiness and links the theme of Trolls to the story of Pentecost.

Film:

  • Trolls (Walt Disney Studios, 2016) certificate U, click here to buy the DVD online.

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Moana: What Makes a Hero?

Assembly Objective:

  • What makes a hero? This assembly explores what the Bible teaches about heroism and links the narrative of the film Moana to the Easter story.

Film:

  • Moana (Walt Disney Studios, 2016) certificate U, click here to buy the DVD online.

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In Deep Water

Assembly Objective:

  • In a stressful situation can the people around us be trusted? Good team-mates put each other’s needs before their own comfort and help us to discover that we are capable of extraordinary courage. This assembly explores the Bible’s teaching on selflessness, trust and courage.

Film:

  • Deepwater Horizon (Summit, 2016, certificate 12). Click here to buy the DVD online.

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The BFG: What makes friendship so special?

Assembly Objective:

  • Friendship is a central part of living a life shared with other human beings. In a world where many of our relationships are lived out through our smart-phones, it’s sometimes hard to identify what a real friend is, and what makes that friendship something to be treasured. This assembly explores the Bible’s teaching on what friends are for, and what makes them so special.

Film:

  • The BFG (Amblin Entertainment, PG, 2016). Click here to buy the DVD online.

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The Angry Birds Movie: Getting Angry

Assembly Objective:

  • Is it ever right to get angry? This assembly explores what the Bible teaches about anger.

Film:

  • The Angry Birds Movie (Sony Pictures, 2016) certificate U, click here to buy the DVD online.

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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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