a first-century Jewish teacher; believed by Christians to be the Son of God

Jesus Christ: incarnation

Religious education

God's nature

The Holy Trinity

Christianity and creation

Interpretations of Christian creation

Jesus Christ: crucifixion

Jesus Christ: resurrection and ascension

Sin and salvation

Eschatalogical beliefs, heaven and hell

The afterlife: judgement

The afterlife: resurrection

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 and teachings

Depiction or discussion of sexual content

The belief in the {{}} is significant for Christians today and influences practices such as prayer and Christmas.

Jesus being declared a prophet sent by God

What does the term 'incarnation' refer to in Christianity?

Which part of the Bible do most Christians believe prophesied the coming of Jesus?

How do most Christians view Jesus in relation to the incarnation?

Which Bible verses are commonly used by Christians to support a belief in the incarnation?

as literal and historical accounts of creation

How do some Christians interpret the creation accounts in Genesis?

Some Christians take a {{}} approach to the Genesis creation accounts, viewing them as symbolic rather than literal.

they help Christians understand God and humanity

Why are beliefs about creation important to Christians today?

by encouraging the exploitation of natural resources

by emphasising the need to care for the Earth as God's creation

by making humans indifferent to environmental issues

How can the Genesis creation accounts influence a Christian's beliefs and behaviour towards the environment?

by encouraging disregard for human rights

by affirming the sacredness and value of human life

by discouraging human responsibility for their actions

How can the Genesis creation accounts influence a Christian’s beliefs and behavior towards human life?

Starter Quiz

How do some Christians interpret the creation accounts in Genesis?