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?
The Highway Rat: Why is it wrong to steal?
Assembly Objective:
- Why is it wrong to steal? This assembly considers what the Bible teaches about stealing.
Film:
- The Highway Rat (20th Century Fox, 2018) certificate U, click here to buy the DVD online.
Wonder Woman: Who’s to Blame?
Assembly Objective:
- Can human beings be divided into good and evil? This assembly uses an excerpt from Wonder Woman to consider the Christian perspective that everyone is good, made in the image of God, but everyone has also rebelled against God, and is capable of evil action. Students are encouraged to consider their response to evil and to take action to act positively in the face of evil.
Film:
- Wonder Woman (Warner Bros, 2017, 12A). Click here to buy the DVD online. Continue reading
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: What is family?
Assembly Objective:
- Families are weird and complicated things. Have we ever stopped to ask exactly what a family is, or what it is for? Have we ever wondered what makes families different from friends? This assembly explores the Bible’s teaching on why what makes families a little bit difficult, might also be the thing that makes them something to be excited about.
Film:
- Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (Marvel Studios, 2017, 12A) Click here to buy the DVD online.
The Boss Baby: Who is baby Jesus?
Assembly Objective:
- Who is the baby Jesus? This assembly explores Christian beliefs about Jesus and the religious significance of Christmas.
Film:
- The Boss Baby (Dreamworks Animation, 2017) certificate U, click here to buy the DVD online.
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.
A Dog’s Purpose: What is the purpose of life?
Assembly Objective:
- What is the purpose of life? This assembly explores the theme of purpose and considers a biblical perspective.
Film:
- A Dog’s Purpose (Entertainment One, 2017) certificate PG, click here to buy the DVD online.
Ethos Education 