Gather information and ideas about peace and conflict from Christian scripture, traditions and practice. Understand, explain and interpret what Christians teach about peace and conflict. Apply ideas, express views and develop insights into the contribution Christians make to peace for themselves.

Explain reasons why Christianity can be seen as a power for peace in the world. Give examples of how Christians fail to live out their ideals and sometimes contribute to conflict.

In this lesson students will give an account of what Islamic sources say about peace and conflict, and consider how to make connections between ancient sacred texts and contemporary issues. They will also begin to make sense of the teaching of the Prophet, the Hadith and the Qur’an about peace and conflict, linking it to case studies or examples.

Explain the Muslim concept of ‘struggling with myself’ for a better world. Give examples of the meaning of the concept of ‘greater and lesser Jihad’ in Islam. Build the skill of writing a developed paragraph.

Explain reasons why Muslims see their religion as a power for peace in the world.

This lesson allows pupils to explain reasons why religion can be seen as a power for peace in the world and not a cause for conflict.