Year 7 - Religious education
The relationship between the Anglican and Methodist Church
Denominations: why did the Christian Church become diverse?
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils will gain an understanding that Christianity is a family of worldviews. They will examine historical splits such as that between Catholicism and Orthodoxy alongside groups such as Quakers and Jehovah's Witnesses to see areas of commonality and difference.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to describe the relationship between the Anglican and Methodist Church, and explain how Methodism is a distinct denomination today.
Key Notes
- The Anglican Church is a Protestant Christian denomination that originated from the Church of England.
- The Methodist Church emerged as a result of a break away from the Anglican Church, specifically the Church of England.
- John Wesley initiated the Methodist movement.
- The Church of England rejected Wesley's methods, leading to the emergence of Methodism.
- Many Methodists base their beliefs and practices on Wesley's teachings.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Anglican: referring to a branch of Christianity that developed from the Church of England
- gospel: meaning 'good news' and referring to the teachings and revelation of Jesus Christ
- Methodist/Methodism: referring to a Christian denomination deriving from the teachings and practices of John Wesley
- preach: to publicly teach the gospel message
- salvation: being saved from sin and its consequences, leading to eternal life with God
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- The Church of England and the Anglican Church are separate.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
The Anglican Church is a Protestant Christian denomination that originated from the Church of England. The Methodist Church emerged as a result of a break away from the Anglican Church, specifically the Church of England.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'Anglican'
referring to a branch of Christianity that developed from the Church of England.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: The Church of England and the Anglican Church are separate. Correction: The Anglican Church originates from the Church of England. 'Anglican' is the term for Churches all over the world that are rooted in the beliefs, teachings and practices of the Church of England. The Church of England is also referred to as Anglican.
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