The Christian Church: how completely did the Great Schism transform Christendom?

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This unit uses and builds on pupils' knowledge of the history of Christianity that they developed in years 4 and 5, enriching their understanding of the differing Christian traditions that they have previously encountered. This unit prepares pupils for the future year 7 unit on the First Crusade, providing vital context so that pupils understand the relationship between the Eastern and Western Christian Churches.

Prior knowledge requirements

Pupils know what Christianity is.
Pupils understand what is meant by the 'Church'.
Pupils know something about the role of the Pope.
Pupils know that Christianity in the East and the West was very similar but with different traditions.

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Why this why now

This unit uses and builds on pupils' knowledge of the history of Christianity that they developed in years 4 and 5, enriching their understanding of the differing Christian traditions that they have previously encountered. This unit prepares pupils for the future year 7 unit on the First Crusade, providing vital context so that pupils understand the relationship between the Eastern and Western Christian Churches.

Prior knowledge requirements

Pupils know what Christianity is.
Pupils understand what is meant by the 'Church'.
Pupils know something about the role of the Pope.
Pupils know that Christianity in the East and the West was very similar but with different traditions.

The Christian Church: how completely did the Great Schism transform Christendom?

In this unit, pupils learn about the Great Schism. They study the similarities and differences between the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches and consider the degree to which the Great Schism fundamentally changed the relationship between these two centres of Christendom.