Using Bruce Almighty as a stimulus this lesson allows students to get to grips with the keywords used to explore the nature of God. Worksheet and PowerPoint included

This lesson allows students to read the Nicene/ Apostles creed and pick out key Christian teachings and keywords. I usually place students into groups to complete this task. In addition the Nicene Creed is the longest so I usually give this the more able students. Question sheets are provided to allow students to jot down their ideas. Once students have completed the various activities I allow students to create a personal creed. Resources: Nicene and Apostles Creed Worksheet of guidance questions for each creed PowerPoint with activities and guidance

A lesson that explores the purpose and importance of Christmas and Easter. Complete with worksheets/ discussion activities / a 5 mark question with a suggested strategy. I have also attached additional Holy Week activities that arent on the PowerPoint but could also be incorporated into the lesson and used Outcomes: Must: Describe what happens at Christmas and Easter Should: Explain why Christmas/ Easter are important Christian festival Could: Evaluate which festival you think is most important.

A lesson designed to allow students to revise the key theme and topics studied in the Muslim Beliefs Unit What's included: Whole lesson PowerPoint Slide that can be printed as an A3 worksheet for students to record the key knowledge A revision checklist Key quotes for the 5 and 12 marker questions A KEY QUOTES PAGE

A lesson that supplements the textbook endorsed by OXFORD press along with discussion activities and a re-cap on prior learning. The lesson heavily focusses on writing a successful 12 mark answer - lots of differentiated printable resources and activities are attached to support the teaching of structuring a 12 mark answer Lesson Outcomes To describe the role Jesus plays in salvation To explain why atonement is an important belief To evaluate whether The crucifixion is more important than the resurrection’

This lesson has a variety of printable worksheets/ key quotes/ quizzes and activities to revise the key elements of the Christian beliefs unit GCSE. It can be used alongside the OXFORD textbook. The lesson offers students a choice of activities.

A lesson exploring Christian stories of creation. Complete with activities to supplement page 20-23 of the Reid and Tyler textbook.

A lesson that supplements the OXFORD textbook. A whole lesson with a printable worksheet/ clips with questions to discuss how criminals are treated in prison/ reference to Elizabeth Fry, Sheep and Goats Parable and Jesus teachings/ exam practice and guidance (with differentiated essay structure worksheets for the 12 mark answer) Outcomes: Must: Identify what Christians believe about the treatment of criminals Should: Explain why Christians believe in fair treatment of criminals using biblical teachings Could: Evaluate whether all criminals should be treated with respect

A creative lesson that allows students to understand what the word parable means and why Jesus used parables to teach moral messages. The lesson has clear activities and outcomes. Students are encouraged to research a parable (A selection from the Bible are attached) and explain what they have learnt from the parable (there are a choice of activities ranging from drama to a newspaper article). Students also have the option to rewrite their own parable and give a moral message.

A lesson exploring Muslim attitudes to forgiveness complete with source of authority worksheet/ information sheet/ PowerPoint with activities and exam style questions (complete with criteria/ peer assessment/ model example to mark etc.) Outcomes:

A brief PowerPoint with a few activities for students to start to discuss the concept of the Soul. If you can get hold of The Simpsons: 'Bart Sells His Soul' this can be used to allow students to discuss different perceptions of what the soul means to different people.

This lesson was a lesson I planned in response to students responses to a (d) question from the OXFORD textbook which stated 'There are more similarities than differences between Shi’a and Sunni Muslims’ The lesson is planned with lots of exam structure tips/ mats/ mark schemes etc. to plan the perfect (d) answer. Relevant slides would need to be printed and handed to the students . There's an around the room activity and opportunity for peer and self assessent Lesson outcomes: To identify key differences between Shi’ah and Sunni Muslims To understand why there are differences To evaluate the statement ‘There are more similarities than differences between Shi’a and Sunni Muslims’

This lesson serves as an introduction to the role and purpose of the family by looking at different types of family and then moves on to look at Christian beliefs attitudes. There are a variety of worksheets on the slides that are printable. Some are more challenging some lesson challenging. Outcomes are: To describe different types of family To explain Christian beliefs about the role/ purpose of the family To evaluate what you think the most important role of the family is The lesson includes a variety of activities both independent and collaborative.

A lesson that looks at miracles and whether they happen using a biblical example. Students are encourages to assess a series of scenarios at the start of the lesson and depict which they think is a miracle. Students then are encouraged to define the word miracle. This then leads on to allow students to analyse a biblical miracle. YOU WILL NEED THE MOVE 'MIRACLE MAKER' and show the section which portrays the 'Raising of Jairus's daughter' OR you could find the story from the Bible.

A worksheet and lesson to supplement the film Heaven is Real. Excellent for teaching life after death at GCSE also superb for religious experiences. I have written and attached an advice for teachers sheet which give discussion points and timings. Kids loved it as it's based on a true story. I show them the YouTube clips of the actual interviews after the lesson.

A powerpoint with example questions, exam technique and some differentiated worksheets for structuring the longer 12 mark essay answers

A lesson complete with revision worksheets and activities that allow students to revise the key beliefs and teachings in Islam and Christianity about Marriage and divorce Outcomes: To revise and explain Christian and Muslim attitudes to marriage and divorce. To evaluate Christian and Muslim teachings

A lesson that looks at different examples of forgiveness/ sources of authority etc. Complete with printable worksheets on the PowerPoint. The lesson ends in looking at answering a 4 and 12 mark answer along with models/ peer assessment/ differentiated worksheets etc. Outcomes: Must: Know what Christians teach about forgiveness Should: Explain :why Christians believe in forgiveness using biblical examples Could: Evaluate whether you agree with other’s opinions when talking about forgiveness

A lesson that looks at the reasons people commit crime with a focus upon keywords and religious responses. The lesson culminates in a comprehensive look at a 12 mark question with a variety of planning resources: Including a PEEL paragraph example Exam writing frames (differentiated) Exam phrases mat A WAGOLL Mark schemes

A lesson equipped with a variety of activities and suggested clips. It links to the OXFORD textbook and has a variety of printable worksheets upon the slides Lesson outcomes: Must: Know what the ascension and resurrection are and describe key Christian beliefs. Should: Explain why the ascension and resurrection are important events in the life of Jesus Could: Analyse what the ascension and resurrection teach a Christian about their faith in God and Jesus.