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Learning Objectives
- Awareness of different ways of protesting (peaceful protest, civil disobedience, terrorism)
- Understanding of how relationships are restored after times of conflict
- Awareness of Christian individuals, groups or communities who work for peace and reconciliation
1. Awareness of different ways of protesting (peaceful protest, civil disobedience, terrorism)
Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King View Lesson»
A clip from the film Gandhi, and an article by Martin Luther King explain the principles behind the philosophy of peaceful protest.
- Students show understanding of the Christian underpinning of the philosophy of non-violent protest.
2. Understanding of how relationships are restored after times of conflict
Charlie Wilson's War View Lesson»
The sight of a refugee camp stirs American Congressman Charlie Wilson into action, and changes the course of world history. Students consider the impact war has on communities and the impact individuals can have on the world.
Students will:
- reflect on the way that our opinions and choices can be changed by increased information or personal experience
- Reflect upon significant individuals who managed to exert profound influence on the world
- Understand the practical consequences for ordinary individuals who live in war zones
- Analyse Bible passages to determine reasons why Christians might be concerned about the suffering of war refugees
- Research opportunities for ordinary people to respond to the problems of war refugees
- Synthesise learning by writing a correspondence between a Christian social activist and an ordinary teenager
The Last Kiss View Lesson»
Students consider what a Christian perspective brings to resolving conflict and tensions in a variety of relationships, with particular reference to an errant boyfriend and his pregnant partner from the movie The Last Kiss.
Students will:
- consider what causes conflict in relationships
- Explore the conflict between Michael (Zach Braff) and Jenna (Jacinda Barratt) in The Last Kiss
- Analyse the advice given and actions taken by the characters in The Last Kiss to resolve the conflict
- Explore biblical teaching on resolving conflict in relationships
- Synthesise learning by applying biblical teaching to a relationships’ counselling role-play scenario, and writing a dialogue based on the role-plays
Peace Debate View Lesson»
Students assess their accuracy and helpfulness of a number of quotes about peace, before investigating the web sites of a number of Christian peace communities and organisations.
- A speech either supporting or opposing the motion “This house believes that Christians make the best peacemakers”.
3. Awareness of Christian individuals, groups or communities who work for peace and reconciliation
Charlie Wilson's War View Lesson»
The sight of a refugee camp stirs American Congressman Charlie Wilson into action, and changes the course of world history. Students consider the impact war has on communities and the impact individuals can have on the world.
Students will:
- reflect on the way that our opinions and choices can be changed by increased information or personal experience
- Reflect upon significant individuals who managed to exert profound influence on the world
- Understand the practical consequences for ordinary individuals who live in war zones
- Analyse Bible passages to determine reasons why Christians might be concerned about the suffering of war refugees
- Research opportunities for ordinary people to respond to the problems of war refugees
- Synthesise learning by writing a correspondence between a Christian social activist and an ordinary teenager
Peace Debate View Lesson»
Students assess their accuracy and helpfulness of a number of quotes about peace, before investigating the web sites of a number of Christian peace communities and organisations.
- A speech either supporting or opposing the motion “This house believes that Christians make the best peacemakers”.