actions that come from prejudice attitudes

when someone is chosen and blessed to become a church leader, like a priest or minister.

negative thoughts, feelings or beliefs about a person (prejudging them) based on a characteristic they have, e.g. their gender

important Christian from the first century C.E who wrote much of the New Testament

Christian responses to gender equality and prejudice

Religious education

Christianity and marriage

Sexual relationships in Christianity

Christian beliefs about the family

Christianity and support for the family

Christianity and family planning

Divorce and remarriage in Christianity

Christian responses to gender equality

In this unit pupils will examine issues around sexuality, the family and relationships. They will study how Christians and other worldviews understand ideas of family and marriage and address how these affect views on issues such as divorce.

Marriage and the family

a negative opinion about someone without knowing them

UK law lists nine {{}} characteristics to ensure fairness and forbid discrimination.

The {{}} Church does not ordain women as priests or bishops.

What does Genesis 1:27 suggest about all people?

True – no Christian denominations ordain women.

False – all denominations ordain women equally.

False – some denominations ordain women as priests or bishops.

All Christians agree that women should not be allowed to be ordained.

Who said 'I do not permit a woman to have authority over a man?'

Gospels, letters, and teachings of Jesus.

Gospels, letters, and books about Jewish history.

What are the main parts of the New Testament?

A Jewish man who became Christian and spread Christian message.

With respect and kindness, breaking some social norms.

He avoided women and did not interact with them.

He believed women should only stay at home.

How did Jesus treat women according to the New Testament?

To unite two people and form a loving partnership.

According to Christian teaching, what is the main purpose of marriage?

the Bible can be interpreted in more than one way

women are not mentioned in religious texts

What is one reason views on gender roles differ among Christians?

most people saw women working as positive

What was a finding of PEW Research about gender roles?

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

Christian responses to gender equality and prejudice

Lesson outcome

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