Ethos Education


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Postman Pat: The Movie: Wish I was a Postman

Assembly Objective:

  • Do we need to be a celebrity to be happy? This assembly explores the Bible’s teaching that happiness can be found in many different types of life, it just depends on where your heart is.

Film:

  • Postman Pat: The Movie (Lionsgate, 2014, certificate U). Click here to buy the DVD online.

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The Lego Movie: The Special

Assembly Objective:

  • Is it only those who achieve special things that are special people? This assembly explores the Bible’s teaching that every person is special, no matter who they are or what they have done.

Film:

  • The Lego Movie (Warner Bros, 2014, certificate U). Click here to buy the DVD online.

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Captive: Is forgiveness possible and does anyone deserve it?

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Learning Objectives:

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

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Pitch Perfect: To what extent should women be considered differently to men?

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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Female Football Managers: To what extent should equality of status for men and women mean equality of function? Does equality mean uniformity?

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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What We Did on our Holiday: What is the point of a funeral?

Learning Objectives:

  • Understanding Christian beliefs about the soul and the body.
  • Understanding the teaching of the Bible about eternal life.
  • Understanding the hope of resurrection for Christians (including how this is reflected in funeral rites).

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Ant-Man: To what extent should helping ex-convicts not to reoffend be a priority for the penal system?

Learning Objectives:

  • Awareness of Christian teaching about judgement, forgiveness and punishment.
  • Understanding of the concept of human rights.
  • Understand different theories of punishment.
  • Consideration of the treatment of convicted prisoners.

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The 100-year-old man who climbed out of the window and disappeared: Listen and Learn

Assembly Objective: 

  • How can we best show respect and tolerance as we communicate with others? This assembly explores the Bible’s teaching that we should have open ears and open hearts.

Film:

  • The 100-year-old man who climbed out of the window and disappeared, (StudioCanal, 2014, certificate 15). Click here to buy the DVD online.

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The Imitation Game: Making the Right Choice

Assembly Objective: 

  • How should we face difficult choices? The Bible teaches that the best way to live is to ‘act justly, love mercy and walk humbly with your God.’

Film: 

  • The Imitation Game (StudioCanal 2014, certificate 12). Click here to buy the DVD online.

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The Boxtrolls: Etiquette

Assembly Objective:

  • Since what is polite in one home may be rude in another, how can we best show respect to all people? The Bible teaches that treating people with respect comes from the attitude of our hearts.

Film:

  • The Boxtrolls (Focus Features, 2014, certificate PG) Click here to buy the DVD online.

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