Exploring Christian Worldviews
This volume provides knowledge-rich substantive content about exploring Christian worldviews:
- Using different ways of knowing to explore the Nativity story, including global art.
- Easter through the Eyes of Baptist and Catholic Christians.
- A map to explore Churches in Cardiff with a focus on a local Catholic Church and a comparison with a Baptist church.
- Christian footballers show us how they live out their beliefs, and a theological lens is used to study two parables: wise and Foolish Builders and Good Samaritan.
Select a topic to explore resources
- Exploring diverse Christian worldviews
- What do Christians mean when they say Jesus is the light of the world?
- How do different people celebrate Easter?
- Why are churches important to Christians and in local communities?
- Can you follow Jesus by playing football and planting trees?
- How well does considering parables from different angles help understanding of them?
- Two Christian child characters: Grace and Alice.
- Welsh RVE curriculum – Vol. 4
External links
- ExternalCensus 2001 – Religion in the UK, 2004 edition
- ExternalCensus 2011 – Full Story: What Does the Census Tell Us about Religion in 2011?
- ExternalCensus 2021 – Religion in England and Wales (November 2022 release)
- ExternalTalking Jesus, 2022 Research Report, by Dr Rachel Journdan-Wolf
- External‘Jesus, his birth and resurrection: fact or fiction?’ - YouGov plc 2020 study
‘Jesus, his birth and resurrection: fact or fiction?’
- ExternalYouGov plc 2020 study
- ExternalFull dataset
‘Resurrection did not happen, say a quarter of Christians’
- ExternalSavantaComRes survey for BBC
- ExternalBBC News report
Online images of the Nativity Scenes
- ExternalAdoration of the Magi by Fra Angelico
- ExternalStand Up Then And Be Ready! - Christmas Story Art from India by Sister Claire
- ExternalYoruba Nativity by unknown artist, photo by Kevin Carroll
- External2.1 Checklist of resources for activities
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PPT: What do Christians mean when they say Jesus is the light of the world?
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What do Christians mean when they say Jesus is the light of the world? PPT (ERW4)Understand the Christian metaphor of Jesus as the "light of the world" and its theological significance in guiding believers. - Internal
ERW4 Unit 2: What do Christians mean when they say Jesus is the light of the world?Explores the symbolism of Jesus as "light of the world" in Christian faith.
External links
Films telling the story of Holy Week and Easter:
- ExternalThe Christian Story of Easter - BBC Teach, for KS1
- ExternalWhat is Easter? BBC Bitesize, for KS2
- ExternalFive films about Holy Week and Easter, RE:Quest
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'What happened in Holy Week?'
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What happened in Holy Week?Overview of Holy Week events in Christianity. - Internal
How do different people celebrate Easter? PPT (ERW4)PowerPoint on global Easter celebrations and cultural diversity. - Internal
ERW4 Unit 3: How do different people celebrate Easter?Highlights diverse Easter celebrations among Christians worldwide, showing unity and diversity.
External links
- ExternalBBC clips on Christian worship for Key Stage 2: My Life My Religion
- Internal
- ExternalMore about St Teilo’s Catholic Church, Whitchurch
- ExternalRecommended viewing for teachers at REQuest.org: church tour clips, Anglican, Catholic and Independent churches
- ExternalBig Questions Big Answers: Investigating Worship (ed. Fiona Moss, RE Today 2022)
- External4.3 ‘Comparing churches’ Christine (a Catholic) and Nathan (a Baptist) compare their churches in conversation. Supports step 5 on p. 18. (2 pages)
- External4.4 ‘Comparing two types of church: Venn diagram’ worksheet. Supports step 5 on p. 18
- External4.5 ‘Sum up and reflect’ A worksheet to use with the exercise in step 5 on p. 18
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Charlie’s local church tourEducational tour guide for a local church. - Internal
Why are churches important to Christians and in local communities? PPT (ERW4)PowerPoint on the religious and community role of churches for Christians. - Internal
ERW4 Unit 4: Why are churches important to Christians and in local communities?Explores the importance of churches to Christians and local communities, emphasizing their roles. - Internal
Big Questions Big Answers Vol. 4 – Investigating WorshipThe fourth volume in the Big Questions Big Answers series provides a variety of well-resourced, knowledge rich and inspiring strategies for teaching about worship.
Articles including interviews with footballers for further background information for teachers or for extended reading in Step 1:
- ExternalRaheem Sterling, GQ magazine 'I know people had a perception of me, probably not a good one' (GQ, Raheem Sterling interviewed by Alistair Campbell, released 07 February 2019)
- ExternalRashford, Saka and Sterling, Guardian 'God-given talent: Saka, Rashford and Sterling blaze a trail for black British Christians' by Julian Coman, The Guardian 17 July 2021
- ExternalMarcus Rashford, Christian Century 'Marcus Rashford is keeping Christianity in the British limelight' by Philip Jenkins, The Christian Century 12 January 2022
- ExternalBukayo Saka, Premier Christianity '"I hold onto God's promises" - the Christian faith of Bukayo Saka' by Emma Fowle, Premier Christianity 21 November 2022
- ExternalPremier Christian Radio website
eResources
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Resources teaching about Jesus
- Internal
Can you follow Jesus by playing football and planting trees? PPTExploration of faith in everyday actions like sports and environmental care. - Internal
ERW4 Unit 5: Can you follow Jesus by playing football and planting trees?Links discipleship with everyday actions like football and tree planting, reflecting Christian values.
External Links
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Resources on Parables
- Internal
What do’parables of the kingdom’ teach Christians?Explore the parables of Jesus, focusing on the lessons Christians learn about the Kingdom of God and their moral implications. - Internal
ERW4 Unit 6: How well does considering parables from different angles help understanding of them?encourages viewing parables from various perspectives to deepen understanding of their messages. - Internal ERW4 Unit 6: How well does considering parables from different angles help understanding of them?encourages viewing parables from various perspectives to deepen understanding of their messages.
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- Internal
Meet Grace: a Christian character from the primary booksLearn about Christian beliefs and values through Grace ís journey in Exploring Christian Worldviews. A great teaching resource on Christianity. - Internal
Meet Alice: a Christian character from the primary booksIntroducing Christian values like compassion and community through the story of Alice in a relatable, daily-life context.
Welsh government guidance on religion, values and ethics (RVE): statements and list of links applicable to the different sections in Exploring Christian Worldviews (2 pages).
- ExternalWelsh Curriculum Guidance
Select a topic to explore resources
Exploring diverse Christian worldviewsWhat do Christians mean when they say Jesus is the light of the world?How do different people celebrate Easter?Why are churches important to Christians and in local communities?Can you follow Jesus by playing football and planting trees?How well does considering parables from different angles help understanding of them?Two Christian child characters: Grace and Alice.Welsh RVE curriculum – Vol. 4
External links
- ExternalCensus 2001 – Religion in the UK, 2004 edition
- ExternalCensus 2011 – Full Story: What Does the Census Tell Us about Religion in 2011?
- ExternalCensus 2021 – Religion in England and Wales (November 2022 release)
- ExternalTalking Jesus, 2022 Research Report, by Dr Rachel Journdan-Wolf
- External‘Jesus, his birth and resurrection: fact or fiction?’ - YouGov plc 2020 study
‘Jesus, his birth and resurrection: fact or fiction?’
- ExternalYouGov plc 2020 study
- ExternalFull dataset
‘Resurrection did not happen, say a quarter of Christians’
- ExternalSavantaComRes survey for BBC
- ExternalBBC News report
Online images of the Nativity Scenes
- ExternalAdoration of the Magi by Fra Angelico
- ExternalStand Up Then And Be Ready! - Christmas Story Art from India by Sister Claire
- ExternalYoruba Nativity by unknown artist, photo by Kevin Carroll
- Internal2.1 Checklist of resources for activities
Member Only Content
PPT: What do Christians mean when they say Jesus is the light of the world?
- Internal What do Christians mean when they say Jesus is the light of the world? PPT (ERW4)Understand the Christian metaphor of Jesus as the "light of the world" and its theological significance in guiding believers.
- Internal ERW4 Unit 2: What do Christians mean when they say Jesus is the light of the world?Explores the symbolism of Jesus as "light of the world" in Christian faith.
External links
Films telling the story of Holy Week and Easter:
- ExternalThe Christian Story of Easter - BBC Teach, for KS1
- ExternalWhat is Easter? BBC Bitesize, for KS2
- ExternalFive films about Holy Week and Easter, RE:Quest
Member Only Content
'What happened in Holy Week?'
- Internal What happened in Holy Week?Overview of Holy Week events in Christianity.
- Internal How do different people celebrate Easter? PPT (ERW4)PowerPoint on global Easter celebrations and cultural diversity.
- Internal ERW4 Unit 3: How do different people celebrate Easter?Highlights diverse Easter celebrations among Christians worldwide, showing unity and diversity.
External links
- ExternalBBC clips on Christian worship for Key Stage 2: My Life My Religion
- Internal
- ExternalMore about St Teilo’s Catholic Church, Whitchurch
- ExternalRecommended viewing for teachers at REQuest.org: church tour clips, Anglican, Catholic and Independent churches
- ExternalBig Questions Big Answers: Investigating Worship (ed. Fiona Moss, RE Today 2022)
- Internal4.3 ‘Comparing churches’ Christine (a Catholic) and Nathan (a Baptist) compare their churches in conversation. Supports step 5 on p. 18. (2 pages)
- Internal4.4 ‘Comparing two types of church: Venn diagram’ worksheet. Supports step 5 on p. 18
- Internal4.5 ‘Sum up and reflect’ A worksheet to use with the exercise in step 5 on p. 18
Member Only Content
- Internal Charlie’s local church tourEducational tour guide for a local church.
- Internal Why are churches important to Christians and in local communities? PPT (ERW4)PowerPoint on the religious and community role of churches for Christians.
- Internal ERW4 Unit 4: Why are churches important to Christians and in local communities?Explores the importance of churches to Christians and local communities, emphasizing their roles.
- Internal Big Questions Big Answers Vol. 4 – Investigating WorshipThe fourth volume in the Big Questions Big Answers series provides a variety of well-resourced, knowledge rich and inspiring strategies for teaching about worship.
Articles including interviews with footballers for further background information for teachers or for extended reading in Step 1:
- ExternalRaheem Sterling, GQ magazine 'I know people had a perception of me, probably not a good one' (GQ, Raheem Sterling interviewed by Alistair Campbell, released 07 February 2019)
- ExternalRashford, Saka and Sterling, Guardian 'God-given talent: Saka, Rashford and Sterling blaze a trail for black British Christians' by Julian Coman, The Guardian 17 July 2021
- ExternalMarcus Rashford, Christian Century 'Marcus Rashford is keeping Christianity in the British limelight' by Philip Jenkins, The Christian Century 12 January 2022
- ExternalBukayo Saka, Premier Christianity '"I hold onto God's promises" - the Christian faith of Bukayo Saka' by Emma Fowle, Premier Christianity 21 November 2022
- ExternalPremier Christian Radio website
eResources
Member Only Content
Resources teaching about Jesus
- Internal Can you follow Jesus by playing football and planting trees? PPTExploration of faith in everyday actions like sports and environmental care.
- Internal ERW4 Unit 5: Can you follow Jesus by playing football and planting trees?Links discipleship with everyday actions like football and tree planting, reflecting Christian values.
External Links
Member Only Content
Resources on Parables
- Internal What do’parables of the kingdom’ teach Christians?Explore the parables of Jesus, focusing on the lessons Christians learn about the Kingdom of God and their moral implications.
- Internal ERW4 Unit 6: How well does considering parables from different angles help understanding of them?encourages viewing parables from various perspectives to deepen understanding of their messages.
- Internal ERW4 Unit 6: How well does considering parables from different angles help understanding of them?encourages viewing parables from various perspectives to deepen understanding of their messages.
Member Only Content
- Internal Meet Grace: a Christian character from the primary booksLearn about Christian beliefs and values through Grace ís journey in Exploring Christian Worldviews. A great teaching resource on Christianity.
- Internal Meet Alice: a Christian character from the primary booksIntroducing Christian values like compassion and community through the story of Alice in a relatable, daily-life context.
Welsh government guidance on religion, values and ethics (RVE): statements and list of links applicable to the different sections in Exploring Christian Worldviews (2 pages).
- InternalWelsh Curriculum Guidance
