What does it mean for Christians to believe in God as The Trinity?
Explain what Christians mean by God, Son and Holy Spirit through understanding a variety of texts; consider how Christians respond to the idea of The Trinity and evaluating why Christians worship God as The Trinity and what difference it makes to them. Knowledge test on Christian beliefs and a written test on God as Trinity.
Does the world need prophets today?
Study the place and role of the prophets in the Bible, especially Isaiah and Amos, thinking about the relevance of their message today; consider what a modern-day prophet would say and do, leading to the consideration of whether the modern world needs prophets, who they might be and how students might respond to them. Knowledge test on prophets and a written test on the world’s need for prophets.
Why do Christians believe Jesus was God on earth?
Consider what John’s Gospel says about the true nature of Jesus, how the Bible uses language to communicate Jesus as God incarnate, thinking about how Christians use this to guide them and the implications this has for the modern world and its challenges. Knowledge test on Jesus.
What is so radical about Jesus?
Study texts and how they challenged religious and political authorities, explaining ideas in order to consider which interpretations are relevant in the modern world and why; studying how far Christians respond to the teachings of Jesus and how they guide their actions and behaviour; considering the implications for the modern world of Jesus’ treatment of the marginalised and responding to the challenges of Jesus’ teachings about love and justice. End of year written assessment.