Tikkun Olam and the role of personal responsibility

Religious education

Stewardship versus dominion

Khalifah: Muslim perspectives on the earth

Pope Francis and the Laudato Si' encyclical

Peter Singer and animal rights

Mary Midgley and why animals matter

In this unit pupils will investigate how worldviews adapt teaching in the light of contemorary concerns. They will examine how Christians and Jews have responded to ideas of dominion with a focus on responsibility for the earth. They will examine attitudes to animals and Islamic ideas of reason.

Changing world: How should the Earth's resources be used?

Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

The international Jewish charity that helps people in crisis is called World Jewish ...

cycling instead of driving to reduce pollution

waiting for others to fix the environment

only donating when disasters affect your own country

Which action best shows personal responsibility?

True – Jews only care about human relationships.

False – Jewish teachings include care for the planet.

False – Judaism is only about ancient traditions.

Jewish ethics are concerned with people and not the natural world.

What is the name of the Jewish scriptures?

What do most Jewish people believe about Jesus?

What are the Psalms in the Jewish scriptures?

It links to King David and reminds Jews of creation.

Why is the Star of David a symbol of Judaism?

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

Tikkun Olam and the role of personal responsibility

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

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