Learning Objectives:
- Understanding of different Christian responses to war.
Learning from History
Assembly Objective:
- Are human beings capable of reaching agreement without resorting to conflict? Using a film clip, the assembly examines the importance of good communication in situations of conflict and stress, and explores the Bible’s teaching on conflict and peace. Students will consider whether world peace is ever achievable, and reflect on the individual’s role in contributing to peace.
Film:
- Arrival (Sony, 2016, certificate 12). Click here to buy the DVD online.
The Lego Batman Movie: Is it good to be alone?
Assembly Objective:
- Is it good to be alone? This assembly explores a Biblical response to the experience of loneliness as portrayed in The Lego Batman Movie.
Film:
- The Lego Batman Movie (Warner Bros. Pictures, 2017) certificate U, click here to buy the DVD online.
Doctor Strange: Why should we get back up from a fall from grace?
Assembly Objective:
- What does a fall from grace feel like? Why should we bother to get back up again and face the world when we fail or when we feel like we’ve let people down? Where can we find the humility to accept our flaws, and the courage to move past them? This assembly explores the Bible’s teaching on the value of learning to pick ourselves up in the face of adversity, and how true humility about ourselves can help us feel free.
Film:
- Doctor Strange (Marvel Studios, 2017, certificate 12A). Click here to buy the DVD online. Continue reading
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.
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.
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.
Sherlock: The Final Problem: In what circumstances might it be right to do the wrong thing?
Learning Objectives:
- Consider the purpose and value of morality.
- Understand different concepts of right and wrong.
Sherlock: The Final Problem: What evidence might lead someone to believe in God?
Learning Objectives:
- Understand some of the reasons for believing (or not believing) in the existence of God.
- Knowledge of the ways in which, according to believers, God can be known.
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.
Ethos Education 