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The role of Women in Christianity

In this lesson, we will focus on the roles of women within Christianity in the lesson today. We will explore Christian views on the roles of women, issues surrounding female ordination and a case study of Libby Lane.

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The role of Women in Christianity

In this lesson, we will focus on the roles of women within Christianity in the lesson today. We will explore Christian views on the roles of women, issues surrounding female ordination and a case study of Libby Lane.

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Key learning points

  1. Christian views on the roles of women.
  2. Issues surrounding female ordination.
  3. Case study: Libby Lane.

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You will need two different coloured pens: black or blue and another coloured pen, such as green or red.

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8 Questions

Q1.
Which of these is an example of one of our human rights?

The right to be ignorant
The right to choose our family
The right to discriminate
Correct answer: The right to education

Q2.
Which of these is a Muslim response to why it is important to work for social justice?

Correct answer: They believe Adam was made from seven types of soil so they should treat people equally regardless of race.
They may follow Situation Ethics which teaches them to do the most loving thing in any situation.
They would follow the example of Jesus who treated people kindly.

Q3.
Most Christians do not allow discrimination based on sexuality.

False
Correct answer: True

Q4.
Many Muslims do not allow discrimination based on sex or gender.

False
Correct answer: True

Q5.
Which of the following is the best definition of racism?

Having laws that segregate different races.
Having systems that disadvantage certain groups of people.
Correct answer: Prejudice and discrimination based on the race or nationality of a person or group.

Q6.
Why was Anthony Walker murdered?

Anthony Walker had had a verbal argument with his killers.
Correct answer: He was killed in an unplanned racist attack.
There was a fight that went too far.

Q7.
Agape love means that a Christian is likely to want to help those with disabilities.

False
Correct answer: True

Q8.
Which of these is a reason Muslims give for treating people with disabilities well?

Muslims believe all humans are created in God's image and likeness.
Correct answer: Prophet Muhammad treated people with disabilities with kindness.

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5 Questions

Q1.
What is the traditional Christian view of the role of women?

They are the leader of the family.
They are the leader of worship both at home and in church.
Correct answer: They take care of the household and the family.

Q2.
Why do some Christians disagree with the traditional role of women?

Correct answer: They believe that everyone is equal so men and women should have equal roles in the family.
They believe that while men and women are equal they have different strengths.
They follow the teachings of St Paul who said that women had the same role as men.

Q3.
Which Churches do NOT allow women to lead worship?

Anglican and some Orthodox Churches
Correct answer: Many Orthodox Churches and Roman Catholic
Roman Catholic and Anglican

Q4.
In the Roman Catholic Church women are allowed to deliver readings in church.

False
Correct answer: True

Q5.
Libby Lane was the first...

Correct answer: Female bishop in the Church of England.
Female bishop in the Roman Catholic Church.
Female vicar in the Church of England.

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UnitReligious education / Human rights

Religious education

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