something that can be used for personal gain

the belief that humans have been given control/charge of the world

contamination of an environment with harmful substances

resources which are found in nature – fossil fuels (e.g., coal, oil, natural gas), plants, etc.

the duty given by God to humankind to look after the created world and all life within it

Dominion, stewardship and environmental responsibility

Religious education

Christian and non-religious beliefs about creation

Christian attitudes to human life

Non-religious attitudes to human life

Contrasting views on abortion

Contrasting views on euthanasia

Christian beliefs about death and the afterlife

Non-religious beliefs about death and the afterlife

Christian and humanist funerals

In this unit pupils will focus firstly on the relationship between religion and science - looking at ideas of creation. They will examine how Christians and non-religious people view the world. Finally they will examine how people speak about the sanctity of life.

Issues of life and death

non-renewable materials are used up too quickly

harmful substances damage the environment

greenhouse gases trap heat, causing extreme weather

Match each environmental issue to the correct description.

What is the Christian belief that humans have a duty to care for the Earth called?

How does pollution contribute to global inequality?

it is something that can be used for personal gain

it is something that is valuable and should be protected

What does 'commodity' mean in relation to the environment?

Which of these is a way individuals can practice stewardship?

taking responsibility for the planet and future generations

Which statement best describes global citizenship?

The belief that humans have authority over creation is called {{}}.

Which Christian belief suggests that science and faith can co-exist?

Which scientist first proposed the idea of an expanding universe, later known as the Big Bang?

What does Genesis 1:31 say about God’s creation?

the Bible does not discuss the environment

Why do some Christians believe that the universe is **not** a commodity?

science alone explains the origin of life

the complexity of life suggests a designer

Which of the following best describes the argument for intelligent design?

Dominion, stewardship and environmental responsibility

Lesson outcome