Study Guides

Unit Summary

In this unit pupils look at the huge question of forgiveness and reconciliation. This study focusses on the Christian tradition and analyses case studies of Coventry and South Africa to illuminate how Christian teaching inspired individuals to begin the difficult task of reconciliation.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to explain how Quakers use their values to try to create a fairer and more peaceful world.

Key Notes

• The Quaker worldview is one that sees humans as good. Quakers speak about everyone having a light within them.
• Important Quaker values are peace, equality and truth.
• The story of the two hungry mules can be used by Quakers to understand the importance of cooperation.
• The Quaker Tapestry gives examples of how Quakers have worked to create a more peaceful and fairer world.

Vocabulary To Learn

• impartial: not taking sides or favouring one person over another
• equality: treating people with the same value and respect
• mediation: bringing people together with respect, understanding, and care
• tapestry: piece of thick textile fabric with pictures or designs formed by stitching or weaving

Common Mistakes To Avoid

• Quakers are all Christians and believe in God.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

More Lessons In This Unit

• Coventry Cathedral and reconciliation today Study Guide
• Jesus' teaching about forgiveness Study Guide
• Reconciliation: the story of South Africa Study Guide
• Reconciliation: the work of Desmond Tutu Study Guide
• The story of Coventry Cathedral Study Guide