a system in South Africa where the Government made unfair rules to separate people based on their skin colour

being kind, working together, and living without fighting or fear

being able to make choices, speak your mind, and live without unfair rules

Reconciliation: the story of South Africa

Religious education

In this unit pupils look at the huge question of forgiveness and reconciliation. This study focusses on the Christian tradition and analyses case studies of Coventry and South Africa to illuminate how Christian teaching inspired individuals to begin the difficult task of reconciliation.

Forgiveness: Is reconciliation possible?

Discriminatory behaviour or images, whether on the grounds of race, gender, disability, religion or belief or sexual orientation, or otherwise.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

a policy of racial segregation in South Africa

a famous musician who sang about Black rights

a scientist who researched human behaviour

What was Nelson Mandela's role in the reconciliation process?

Many Christians believe Nelson Mandela’s life reflected Jesus' teachings about ...

being fair and treating everyone with kindness and respect

fixing a broken friendship or making peace after a disagreement

What did the people of Coventry choose to do after the bombing?

The Reconciliation Statue represents forgiveness and peace.

The words "Father, Forgive" were written to encourage revenge.

Jesus taught that we should forgive others, just as God forgives us.

It spreads the message that peace is always possible, even after conflict.

It spreads the message that revenge should be sought after conflict.

It spreads the message that suffering should be forgotten.

Why is the Cross of Nails important today?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Adult supervision recommended

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

Reconciliation: the story of South Africa

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

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