a type of non-romantic love, characterised by selfless and unconditional giving

relating to beliefs about what is morally right and wrong

the system of rules which a particular country or community recognises, which it may enforce by the imposition of penalties

an ethical theory which argues that the most loving action should guide decisions in each situation

Situation ethics of Jesus

Religious education

Ten Commandments

Two great Commandments

Muslims and Shariah Law

Interpreting Shariah using ijtihad

Using ijtihad to understand differing Muslim attitudes to music

In this unit pupils examine how religions have created rules to live by. They will investigate how the ethics of Jesus reframed the Jewish law of the time and how Muslims may use the concept of ijtjihad to make moral decisions.

Religious law: What is the social context and relevance today?

Jesus prioritised showing {{}} love, even when it meant breaking the law.

The teachings of Jesus are found in the {{}} Testament of the Bible.

do the most loving thing in each situation

What is the main idea of situation ethics?

Which of these actions by Jesus shows situation ethics?

False – he used agape love to apply laws thoughtfully.

False – Jesus created new commandments to replace old ones.

Jesus didn’t believe people should follow the law.

Which group do the Ten Commandments belong to?

Which of these is one of the Ten Commandments?

How did Jesus respond when asked about the greatest Commandment?

What does the word “neighbour” mean in the Bible?

Why do Christians follow the two great Commandments?

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Situation ethics of Jesus

Lesson outcome

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.