Denominations: why did the Christian Church become diverse?
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Why this why now
This unit addresses misconceptions often encountered about Christianity around identity, divergence and individual worldviews. The prior exploration of why people identify as Christian in Britian is utilised and extended by looking at denominations and key theological differences. It is an opportunity consolidate understanding that not all members of a faith believe the same things or live the same way.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils will know that the Christian church began after the life of Jesus.
- Pupils will know that there are different denominations or branches within Christianity.
- Pupils will know that we can learn more about beliefs by studying sacred texts and historical sources.
- Pupils will know Christians can be found in Europe and across the world.
Threads
Why this why now
This unit addresses misconceptions often encountered about Christianity around identity, divergence and individual worldviews. The prior exploration of why people identify as Christian in Britian is utilised and extended by looking at denominations and key theological differences. It is an opportunity consolidate understanding that not all members of a faith believe the same things or live the same way.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils will know that the Christian church began after the life of Jesus.
- Pupils will know that there are different denominations or branches within Christianity.
- Pupils will know that we can learn more about beliefs by studying sacred texts and historical sources.
- Pupils will know Christians can be found in Europe and across the world.
Theology
Denominations: why did the Christian Church become diverse?
In this unit pupils will gain an understanding that Christianity is a family of worldviews. They will examine historical splits such as that between Catholicism and Orthodoxy alongside groups such as Quakers and Jehovah's Witnesses to see areas of commonality and difference.
6 lessons in unit
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