KS3: Problem Of Evil (Topic) - 7 Lessons

This topic was created for Year 9s but can be adapted for Year 8s. The topic explores the Problem of Evil and two theodicies: The story of Job & Soul Making. Lessons include model answers & notes for teachers. The topic includes an introductory lesson to a 12-mark style AQA exam question, and a short end-of-topic assessment.

Lesson 1 - What is the Problem of Evil? + Unit Plan for students’ books
Lesson 2 - What is the Biblical response to the Problem of Evil? (Story of Job)
Lesson 3 - How does Soul Making answer the Problem of Evil?
Lesson 4 - Why do we all experience suffering differently?
Lesson 5 - How strong are the theodicies in response to the Problem of Evil? (Research lesson)
Lesson 6 - How should I write a 12 mark answer in RE? (Assessment Prep)
Lesson 7 - Problem of Evil Assessment & 12 Mark Question