that religious traditions view other religions and nonreligious worldviews and their truth claims Historical developments in religious thought challenges from secularisation The conflicting religious and nonreligious views on Christianity in the UK the value of Christian faith schoo ID: 740096
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Christianity Theme 3 D
The relationship between religion and society: respect and recognition and the ways that religious traditions view other religions and non-religious worldviews and their truth claims. Historical developments in religious thought – challenges from secularisation:
The conflicting religious and non-religious views on Christianity in the UK (the value of Christian faith schools; whether the UK can be called a ‘Christian country’); beliefs conflicting with laws of the country; perceived challenges to Christianity (decline of role and status of Christianity; reduced impact in public life; restricted religious liberty).Slide2
Christianity Theme 3 D AO1
Give three pieces of evidence that suggests the UK is a Christian countryGive three pieces of evidence that suggest the UK is not a Christian country.What percentage of the UK population were baptised in 2011?What percentage
of people said they had no religion in 2011?
Are young or old people more likely to say they have no religion?What is a faith school?
Three arguments
in favour of faith schools?
Three arguments against
faith schools?
What
was banned at the Star Wars film?
Why?
Why was Nadia
Eweida
suspended from work? What was the outcome?
Why
do some people support secularisation?
How is Christianity trying
to be relevant in the 21
st
CenturySlide3
Christianity Theme 3 D AO1 – Read all the questions before you start this task
Give three pieces of evidence that suggests the UK is a Christian countryGive three pieces of evidence that suggest the UK is not a Christian country.What percentage of the UK population were baptised in 2011?
What percentage of people said they had no religion in 2011?30% Schools have Christian affiliation26 Bishops sit in House of Lords
Number of church buildingsParishes Language shaped by King James Bible and BCPTV and Literature
15% attended
services weekly – all religions
Rites of passage down including marriage, baptism and Christian funeral
12%
25%
Are young
or old people more likely to say they have no religion?
What
is a faith school?
Three arguments
in favour of faith schools?
Three arguments against
faith schools?
Young
Woodhead
’s research – 18-24 year olds – 60% said they had no religion. 34% of those over 60
Schools affiliated
with a religious tradition
Often best performing state
schools
Values and ethos – love and tolerance
Pupils get religious grounding
Contradict
inclusive and integrated education
Don’t teach other religions fairly
Ethical issues – abortion and euthanasia not dealt with objectively
Creationism and intelligent design taught as scientific theories
What
was banned at the Star Wars film?
Why?
Why was Nadia
Eweida
suspended from work? What was the outcome?
Why
do some people support secularisation?
How is Christianity trying
to be relevant in the 21
st
Century
Lord’s Prayer
– advert showing different people praying
Banned as transgressed policy not to promote political or religious message
She refused
to cover up a crucifix she was wearing whilst at work (BA)
Outcome –she finally won her case in the European Court of Human Rights
However, the Bulls lost their case, as did Shirley Chaplin, Gary McFarlane and Lillian
Ladele
It would
lead to a more humane society
Religion is associated with violence, authority, repression and intolerance
Charismatic
worship, religion tries to bring about social change, focus on human rights, growing gender equality, working together with science – McGrath and Polkinghorne Slide4
‘The UK is a Christian country.’ Evaluate this view
YesHave you included key terms, scholars and statistics?Religion in all societyGrace Davie – Christianity as a voluntary activity not a dutyGrowth of churches esp. charismatic (3B)Christian charity and social workReligion in government (26 Bishops in House of Lords) and the media – Remembrance Day, Meghan Markle baptised for r
oyal weddingDefence of church after Lords prayer was banned from Star Wars Christian values
NoSecularisation – British Social Attitudes surveys, Linda Woodhead
Immigration explains growth in churches
Legal cases – Chaplin, McFarlane and the Bulls
Rites of passage – decline
Movement ag
ainst faith schools
Science