Students will explore again in greater depth than before who Jesus was. They will analyse the portrayal of Jesus from the Gospels to construct their own deeper understanding of Christ. Students will analyse His relationship with His disciples and the practises and teachings He encouraged them to spread worldwide.
Getting something you do not deserve. A free gift from God.
Holy book for Christians. Also know as the 'Word of God.'
The act of immersion by water to profess your Christian belief.
One of the Gospel writers.
The 'good news' of Jesus. The first four books of the New Testament.
A moment of great significance. Something that changes someone's life, the course of history.
Performed by Jesus. An extraordinary act that cannot be explained by nature or science.
The promised rescuer/deliverer for the Jewish nation.
A name for Jesus meaning 'the anointed one.'
A follower/pupil of Jesus. In the Bible there were 12 men who were Jesus' disciples.
The desire to do something wrong or unwise.
Awareness of the historical context and significance of the life of Jesus.
Respect and understanding of various opinions on who Jesus was.
Students study the development of Christianity from Pentecost to modern day. They revisit the origins of the religion, the early Christians, the gain a more in depth understanding of significance of The Reformation on the Christian community around the world.
A Christian festival celebrating the descent of the Holy Spirit to the disciples after Jesus' ascension.
Jesus returning to heaven (going up.)
The third person of the Trinity.
a 16th-century movement for the reform of abuses in the Roman Church ending in the establishment of the Reformed and Protestant Churches.
A follower of the Christian church that are separate from the Catholic Church. Churches include: Baptist, Methodist, Pentecostal and Presbyterian.
Christians who believe in the authority of the Pope as the head of the Church.
To be set free from legal, social, or political restrictions.
Written by Martin Luther to dispute the power of indulgences.
The legal ending of a marriage.
King of England from 1509. Became head of the Church of England and broke from the authority of the Pope.
German theologian who sparked the Protestant Reformation. He rejected many teachings of the Catholic Church and believed the Bible was the central source of authority.
the idea that God freely forgives you and don’t have to do anything except believe in Christ as Savior.
the idea that you can earn God’s love and forgiveness by doing good actions.
Awareness of the history of Christianity and how it still impacts society today.
Understanding of the historical background of Christianity. Respect and tolerance.
Students study a range of classical Theological and Philosophical arguments for the existence of God. Once students have explored classical and modern arguments for the existence of God they will look at counter-arguments, such as The Problem of Suffering.
in Christianity the creator and ruler of the universe and source of all moral authority; the supreme being.
the three persons of the Christian Godhead; Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
is a set of three propositions, only two of which can be true at one time.
Wicked, morally wrong or sinful. The opposite of good.
the state of undergoing pain, distress, or hardship.
the act of communicating with God.
a supernatural act that breaks the laws of science and can only be attributed to God.
the feeling of the presence of something greater than you.
when your life is changed. For a Christian this is when they give their lives to God and have faith in him.
in Christianity the part of people that is immortal and will live on forever in the afterlife once the person has died. Often considered to be someone's 'spirit.'
Awareness of the various arguments for and against the existence of God.
Respect and tolerance through discussion and evaluation of various arguments.
Students will reflect on how we make decisions and what we consider important in this process, looking at the principles of Humanism and Ethical theories.
standards of behavior; principles of right and wrong.
moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conducting of an activity.
refers to the process of evaluating and choosing among alternatives in a manner consistent with ethical principles.
just (fair or right) behavior or treatment.
the Holy Book for Christians.
a person's moral sense of right and wrong, viewed as acting as a guide to one's behavior. Often considered to be the inner voice of God for Christians.
decision making based on the principle of love.
a right which is believed to belong to every person.
the system of rules which a particular country or community recognises as regulating the actions of its members and which it may enforce by the imposition of penalties.
strong belief in the doctrines of a religion, based on spiritual conviction rather than proof.
Awareness of how Christians make decisions based on their religious beliefs.
Respectful reasoning of various beliefs and ethical dilemmas and how these ideas contribute to society as a whole.
Students will analyse approaches to peace and conflict from a range of worldviews, and expel the myths and preconceptions associated with religious violence and acts of terror. Students will draw on these approaches and link them to real-life examples e.g. 9/11. Students will apply their knowledge and understanding of important religious texts to analyse whether or not the actions of individuals truly reflect religious doctrine.
the Holy Book for Muslims.
freedom from disturbance; tranquillity. Living in harmony.
a state of armed conflict between different countries or different groups within a country.
behavior involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something.
a serious disagreement or argument.
the unlawful use of violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims.
the deliberate killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular nation or ethnic group.
genocide during WWII where over six million Jews were killed.
preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience.
the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.
This unit creates and awareness of religious conflict and challenges people views and opinions about conflict.
This unit encourages the respect and tolerance of people's beliefs.
Students will explore ethical topics associated with Marriage and Family life. They will study Christian and Muslim teachings that underpin a wealth of dilemmas (such as human sexuality, contraception and divorce).
deliberate ending of a pregnancy, intended to prevent new life.
belief that animals should be treated with respect, so have rights to adequate food/water/shelter/rest/freedom.
scientific theory about the origins of the universe – that the universe was created in a huge explosion.
mercy killing; ending the life of a person who is terminally ill or has degenerative illness. Can be voluntary or non-voluntary. Can be active or passive.
duty given by God to mankind to look after the created world, and all life within it.
belief that God created the world/universe from nothing, eg Genesis creation story.
the man who proposed the theory of evolution (19th century).
belief that humans have been given control/charge of the world.
the world around us, can be natural or artificial.
scientific theory of the development of species, which comprises natural selection and survival of the fittest.
Awareness and understanding of various ethical issues and religious responses to them.
Respect and empathy for the viewpoints of others. An awareness of actions and consequences.