Stewardship and care of the world
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain how and why people care for the world.
Key learning points
- Christians, Jews and Muslims believe that their holy books and the world around them teach them about God.
- Christians and Jews use the term 'steward' to mean that humans should care for creation.
- Muslims use the word 'khalifa' to talk about caring for creation.
- Humanists and others with a non-religious worldview also share ideas about the importance of caring for the world.
Keywords
Steward - someone who looks after something carefully
Khalifa - an Islamic word for a caretaker or steward
Psalm - a sacred song or poem
Holy book - a sacred text such as the Bible or the Qur’an
Common misconception
The Bible and the Qur’an say that people are in charge so they can do what they like with the world.
Most Christians, Jews and Muslims believe they have a responsibility to care for the world.
Teacher tip
Find out about religious ‘eco’ organisations, e.g., eco-church, eco-mosque and eco-Judaism, as well as secular groups, e.g., Friends of the Earth, to see how different religious and non-religious communities respond to climate concerns.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.How do humanists believe the world began?
Q2.What do many Christians believe about how the world began?
Q3.What is something both religious and non-religious people can believe?
Q4.Another name for a steward might be ...
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What do Christians, Jews and Muslims look to in order to learn about God?
Q2.What does the word ‘steward’ mean?
Q3.What word do Muslims use for a caretaker of the world?
Q4.Why do humanists think we should care for the world?
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