Freedoms and protections that every person should have because they are human

The duty or obligation to act in a way that considers the impact on others

The fair and equal distribution of wealth, opportunities, and rights within society, with special care for the vulnerable and oppressed

Christianity, human rights and social justice

Religious education

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

Case study: Christian Aid

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

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

The {{}} Declaration of Human Rights lists 30 basic rights that belong to all people.

What does the term ‘human rights’ mean?

How do Christians show their belief in human dignity?

It shows humans were made in God’s image.

What role does the Bible play in Christian views on human rights?

Justice depends on both rights and duties.

What is the mistake in thinking rights are more important than responsibilities?

What does the Bible help guide in Christian life?

What is a feature of non-liturgical worship?

What is original sin in Christian belief?

What is a shared element of both infant and adult baptism?

What do many Christians believe happens during the Eucharist?

What is a mistake people often make about the Bible in worship?

This lesson was made for home learning during the pandemic.

Christianity, human rights and social justice

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson was made for home learning during the pandemic.