an action which breaks the law; it can be against the person, against property or against the state

when people are treated unfairly, denied equal rights, or not given the same opportunities or protections as others

fairness; where everyone has equal provisions and opportunity

Christianity and crime

Religious education

Christianity and the aims of punishment

Christianity and types of punishment

Christianity and the death penalty

Christian attitudes to forgiveness

Christian teachings about good and evil

Christianity and suffering

Muslim attitudes to forgiveness

Islam and the death penalty

In this unit pupils will study ideas of crime and how Christians and Muslims may view crime is caused. From that, they will examine different ideas of punishing crime and treating criminals focussing especially on a case study of the death penalty and ideas of forgiveness.

Issues of Good and Evil

Depiction or discussion of serious mental health issues including eating disorders, self-harm, suicide or attempted suicide, or the aftermath of such an event.

Depiction or discussion of mental health issues

When people are treated unfairly or denied rights.

Match each keyword to its correct definition.

In the {{}} Catholic Church, Pope Francis has condemned racism as sinful.

The motivation of {{}} hatred increases the seriousness of a hate crime.

What does the Salvation Army do in response to crime?

False – they include threats and verbal abuse.

False – they are never taken seriously.

True – they involve physical assault only

What did Jesus say is the most important commandment?

The Bible, conscience and Church teaching.

Where do many Christians believe their moral guidance comes from?

Only help people from your own community.

Love others, even those who are different.

What does the Parable of the Good Samaritan teach Christians today?

Treatment of their wealth and possessions.

Treatment of other people, the needy and creation.

Christians believe there will be a future judgement. What will it be based upon?

Crimes hurt others and go against God’s teaching.

Why do Christians believe people should not commit crimes?

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

Christianity and crime

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

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