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T1 Progressive skills and content

• Outline the importance of Creation on the timeline of the “big story” of the Bible. 

• Identify what type of text some Christians say Genesis 1 is and its purpose.

• Taking account of the context, suggest what Genesis 1 might mean and compare their ideas with ways in which Christians interpret it, showing awareness of different interpretations.  

• Make clear connections between Genesis 1 and Christian belief about God as Creator.  

• Show understanding of why many Christians find science and faith go together. 

• Identify key ideas arising from their study of Genesis 1 and comment on how far these are helpful or inspiring, justifying their responses.

• Weigh up how far the Genesis 1 creation narrative is in conflict, or is complementary, with a scientific account.  

• Identify real world Scientists who are also religious - how do their views link with your learning?

• Consider your own theories of your own that may explain how Creationism and Scientific theories can both explain how our universe began.

• Rainbows - are they created by God or just science?  Debate!

T1 Knowledge Building Blocks

• There is much debate and some controversy around the relationship between the accounts of creation in Genesis and contemporary scientific accounts.  

• These debates and controversies relate to the purpose and interpretation of the texts.  For example, does reading Genesis as a poetic account conflict with scientific accounts?  

• There are many scientists throughout history and now who are Christians.

• The discoveries of science make Christians wonder even more about the power and majesty of the Creator.  

T2 Progressive skills and content

• Identify features of Gospel texts (for example, teachings, parable, narrative).

• Taking account of the context, suggest meanings of Gospel texts studied, and compare their ideas with ways in which Christians interpret biblical texts, showing awareness of different interpretations.

• Make clear connections between Gospel texts, Jesus’ ‘good news’, and how Christians live in the Christian community and in their individual lives.

• Relate biblical ideas, teachings or beliefs (for example, about peace, forgiveness, healing) to the issues, problems and opportunities of their own lives and the life of their own community in the world today, offering insights of their own.

• Explore the story of Peter's denial of Jesus and his restoration through art work and using their previous understanding to interpret what is going on, artistic meanings and own ideas of expression. 

• Consider what might make God angry. 

• A Woman in Trouble: John 8:1–11 - argue, debate and consider possible outcomes of the story and own opinions of the activities. 

• Art as worship - Consider the impact of the narratives using works of art.

• Explore how Jesus’ good news can make a difference to life today and to the future. 

T2 Knowledge Building Blocks

• What would Jesus do (WWJD)? This question is seen by some as a touchstone of Christian ethics and discipleship. A Christian is a disciple or follower of Jesus. ‘Disciple’ literally means ‘learner’. For Christians, discipleship means becoming more like Jesus, through the power of the Holy Spirit, for example by putting Jesus first, reading the Bible, loving God and other people. ‘Copying’ Jesus’ ethics and his vision of life is not too simple a way of setting out the Christian ambition for pupils in this age group, although Christians believe they need the help of God’s Spirit to enable them to do this — as well as God’s forgiveness when they mess up!

• The Christian churches seek to be communities where discipleship is reinforced and practised collectively. It is not a solitary life to follow Jesus, but a shared experience — there were 12 disciples, and many others in Jesus’ band of followers.

• Just as Jesus preached, taught and lived his ‘good news’ (Gospel), so Christian communities seek to be good news to those they serve, in whatever problems of life they may face. This idea of a community that is good news connects to the concept of the kingdom of God: Christians believe that where God rules, humanity can flourish.

• Any story of Christian activism is likely to have some roots in the life, teaching and example of Jesus, and therefore connect the ancient Gospel with contemporary issues and hopes. Making these links is a kind of theological activity: a theology of hope is any set of ideas that use hope from God to change human life for the better. In the context of the ‘big story’ of the Bible, Jesus’ ‘good news’ shows the kind of world God wants for all people: a world in which love and justice are the hallmarks of life.