a scientific theory of the universe's origin, starting from a singularity approximately 14 billion years ago

a Belgian priest and physicist who laid the foundations for the Big Bang theory in 1927

someone who rejects modern knowledge in favour of a literal interpretation of religious texts

someone who prioritises modern knowledge and interprets religious texts metaphorically

a British physicist (1942–2018) who supported the Big Bang theory

Religious teachings about the origin of the universe

Religious education

The value of the world and stewardship

The use and abuse of the environment

The use of animals for food

Different religious views about animal experimentation

Religious teachings about the origins of life

The relationship between religious and scientific views on the origin of life

Sanctity of life

Quality of life

Ethical arguments related to abortion

Different religious views about abortion

Euthanasia

Different religious views about euthanasia

Beliefs about death and the afterlife

Impact of beliefs about death and the afterlife on the value of human life

In this unit pupils will focus firstly on the relationship between religion and science - looking at ideas of creation. They will examine how religions view the world - examining concepts such as stewardship. Finally they will examine how religions speak about the sanctity of life.

Religion and life

The universe was created over billions of years.

The Big Bang theory is part of God’s plan.

The Earth was created in six 24-hour days.

The Genesis story is purely metaphorical.

What is the primary belief of Young Earth Creationists?

Which scientist first proposed the idea that the universe originated from a 'primeval atom'?

All Christians reject the Big Bang theory.

The Big Bang theory and Christian teachings cannot coexist.

Some Christians believe the Big Bang theory was God's method of creation.

The Big Bang theory proves there is no God.

Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between the Big Bang theory and Christian beliefs?

Liberal Christians interpret the Genesis creation story as a ...

Stephen Hawking suggested that the universe could have begun without a ...

According to Genesis 1, how did God create the universe?

The Holy Spirit is not mentioned in Genesis.

What role does the Holy Spirit play in the Genesis creation account?

The Word (Jesus) was present at creation.

Which of the following is NOT a Christian belief about creation?

Genesis describes God as {{}} because He has unlimited power over creation.

The Gospel of John refers to Jesus as the {{}} who was present at creation.

In Genesis 3, Adam and Eve's disobedience is known as the ...

Religious teachings about the origin of the universe

Lesson outcome