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Year 11

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Religion, peace and conflict

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The meaning and significance of peace, justice, forgiveness and reconciliation

I can explain how Christian beliefs about peace, justice forgiveness, and reconciliation influence their responses to conflict and inspire movements for justice and nonviolence.

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Violence, including violent protest

I can explain what Christians and humanists believe about violence and violent protest.

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Contrasting religious views about violence

I can explain how Christians, Muslims, and non-religious people respond to war, including different beliefs about when (if ever) violence can be justified.

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Reasons for war

I can explain reasons for war, such as self-defence and retaliation, and show how Christians respond to these reasons.

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Religion as a cause of war and Holy War

I can explain how religion can be a cause of war, using the Crusades as an example, and evaluate different Christian, Muslim, and non-religious attitudes towards Holy War.

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The Just War theory

I can explain the Just War theory, describe different Christian views, and give my opinion on whether a war can ever be justified.

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Terrorism

I can describe what terrorism is and explain how Christians and others respond to it

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Pacifism

I will be able to explain what pacifism is and outline arguments for and against it.

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Different religious views about pacifism

I can explain Christian teachings on pacifism and the reasons why Christians may or may not be pacifists.

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Nuclear weapons and nuclear deterrence

I can explain what nuclear weapons are and give different views on their use and disarmament.

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Weapons of mass destruction

I can explain what weapons of mass destruction are and describe their types, effects and issues surrounding them.

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Different religious views about weapons of mass destruction

I can explain different Christian responses to weapons of mass destructions.

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Religion and peace-making

I can explain the difference between pacifism and peace-making, and give examples of how Christians and others work for peace

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Religious responses to victims of war

I can explain how Christians and others respond to people affected by war

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The work of Christian Aid for victims of war

I can explain how Christian Aid responds to victims of war.

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