bringing the world into existence; the belief that the world is God’s loving creation

the first book of the Bible in the Old Testament; contains the creation accounts

referring to Christians who believe the Bible was written by human authors inspired by God and should be read in context

referring to Christians who view the Bible as the true and exact word of God

Different Christian interpretations of creation

Religious education

The nature of God

The problem of evil and suffering

The Trinity

Creation in Genesis

Beliefs about the afterlife: judgement

Beliefs about the afterlife: resurrection

Beliefs about the afterlife: heaven and hell

The nativity and Jesus as the son of God

Jesus as the incarnation

The crucifixion of Jesus

The resurrection and ascension

Means of salvation

The role of Jesus in salvation

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.

Christianity: Beliefs

Depiction or discussion of abortion, euthanasia, organ donation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

1st book of the Bible - contains the creation story

believe the Bible was written by humans and inspired by God

believe the Bible is the exact word of God

Match the keywords to the correct definition.

all Christians believe the Bible is a historical and factual account of history

some Christians believe the Bible is a historical and factual account of history

all Christians think the Bible is a metaphor and shouldn’t be taken literally

all Christians reject scientific theories about how the world began

Which one of the following statements are true?

a symbol of God’s power to create something from nothing

What do some Christians believe God creating light is?

They won’t try and care for the world as it belongs to God.

They will use the earth for their own benefit.

They will try and look after God’s creation as a sign of thanks.

Which one of the following is an influence of the Christian belief that God created the earth?

explain different points of view in detail

include religious teachings, key concepts and quotes

Which of the following must you do to be successful in a 12-marker question in the exam?

1st Person of the Trinity; the creator of the universe.

2nd Person of the Trinity; Jesus seen as God incarnate.

3rd Person of the Trinity; present with believers

Match the keywords to the correct definition

the creator of all that is seen and unseen

What does the Nicene creed say is the role of God the father?

the creator of all that is seen and unseen 

What does the Nicene creed say the role of God the Holy Spirit is? 

because they believe in an all-powerful, all loving God who should stop it

because they should be perfect and not be evil

because other people are evil and cause all the suffering

Why is evil and suffering a problem for Christians?

Which nature of God means that God is all-powerful?

Different Christian interpretations of creation

Lesson outcome

Content guidance