Year 11 - Religious education
Religious teachings about the origins of life
Religion and life
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils will focus firstly on the relationship between religion and science - looking at ideas of creation. They will examine how religions view the world - examining concepts such as stewardship. Finally they will examine how religions speak about the sanctity of life.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explain Christian teachings about the origin of human life and the concept of humans being created in the image of God.
Key Notes
- Genesis has two creation stories: a six-day creation and a narrative about God and humans.
- The first story says humans were created on day six in God's image.
- The second story describes God forming Adam and then Eve.
- Being created in God's image gives humans purpose, dignity and a connection with God.
- God's breath into Adam suggests humans have a soul.
Vocabulary To Learn
- creation: the act of bringing everything in the world into existence
- Genesis: the first book of the Bible, which includes the creation story describing how God made the world and human life
- image of God: the belief that humans reflect God's nature
- soul: the spiritual aspect of a being; that which connects someone to God
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- All Christians interpret the Genesis creation story literally.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Genesis has two creation stories: a six-day creation and a narrative about God and humans. The first story says humans were created on day six in God's image.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'creation'
the act of bringing everything in the world into existence.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: All Christians interpret the Genesis creation story literally. Correction: Many Christians see Genesis as metaphorical or compatible with scientific explanations, such as theistic evolution.
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- Different religious views about abortion Study Guide
- Different religious views about animal experimentation Study Guide
- Different religious views about euthanasia Study Guide
- Ethical arguments related to abortion Study Guide
- Euthanasia Study Guide
- Impact of beliefs about death and the afterlife on the value of human life Study Guide
- Quality of life Study Guide
- Religious teachings about the origin of the universe Study Guide
- Sanctity of life Study Guide
- The relationship between religious and scientific views on the origin of life Study Guide
- The use and abuse of the environment Study Guide
- The use of animals for food Study Guide
- The value of the world and stewardship Study Guide
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