the belief that Jesus rose from the dead after three days

Christ's resurrection and ascension

Religious education

Nature and significance of the Trinity

The creation of the universe

Interpreting Genesis

Jesus Christ as the incarnate Son of God

The last days of Jesus' life

Salvation and the role of Christ

Christian eschatology: judgement

Christian eschatology: resurrection

Christian eschatology: afterlife

The problem of evil

In this unit pupils will begin their study of Christianity by examining some of the key beliefs of this worldview. They will focus on concepts of God, Trinity, Creation and the story and role of Jesus as incarnation and means of salvation.

Christian beliefs

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

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

The four {{}} contain different accounts of Jesus’ resurrection.

According to Christian belief, Jesus ascended into {{}} after his resurrection.

How long after the resurrection did Jesus ascend?

Why is the ascension important to Christians?

What did Jesus say the bread represented at the Last Supper?

What do many Christians believe Jesus’ crucifixion provided?

Christ's resurrection and ascension

Lesson outcome

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