voluntary giving of time or money to help those in need, or an organisation focused on providing support

a Christian charity founded in 1945 that tackles poverty, injustice, and inequality through aid and advocacy

immediate aid provided during crises, such as food, shelter, and medical supplies

efforts to address poverty’s root causes and build sustainable solutions, such as in education and healthcare

Case study: Christian Aid

Religious education

Christianity, human rights and social justice

Case study: personal conviction vs the law

Censorship and freedom of religious expression

Christianity, prejudice and discrimination

Christian attitudes to racial prejudice

Christian attitudes to wealth

Buddhism, human rights and social justice

Buddhist attitudes to issues of wealth and poverty

In this unit pupils will examine ideas of human rights and reponsibilities. They will examine ideas of religious expression, the status of women and issues related to wealth and charity. Pupils will gain an understanding of different Christian and non-religious responses to these issues.

Issues of Human Rights

Depiction or discussion of famine, disease, natural disasters.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

voluntary giving or organisations supporting those in need

immediate aid in crises, like food, shelter and medical help

efforts to address poverty’s causes and create lasting solutions

to eradicate poverty and injustice through aid and advocacy

What is the primary mission of Christian Aid?

“Give all your possessions to the poor.”

Which biblical teaching is central to Christian Aid’s work?

by solely offering donations to individuals

by advocating for fair trade, debt relief and climate justice

How does Christian Aid address the root causes of poverty?

Which of these campaigns is linked to Christian Aid’s focus on equality?

Christians believe wealth is a {{}} from God and should be used for good purposes.

What does the Bible teach about the love of money?

Christians should store up wealth for security.

Christians should store up treasures in heaven.

Earthly treasures are more valuable than heavenly ones.

What does Matthew 6:19-21 teach about wealth?

What percentage of income is commonly given as a tithe in Christianity?

According to the parable of the talents, what should Christians do with their wealth?

How did early Christians view material wealth?

Starter Quiz

Christians believe wealth is a from God and should be used for good purposes.