1. Christianity Christianity is the largest of the six great world religions. It is two thousand years old. Since the beginning of Christianity its beliefs and values have had a great influence throughout the world including our own country. Christianity is the largest of the six great world religions. It is two thousand years old. Since the beginning of Christianity its beliefs and values have had a great influence throughout the world including our own country.

2. Christians around the world You will learn where Christians are mainly found in the world today. You will learn where Christians are mainly found in the world today. I hope you will be able to: Explain where Christians are found in the world today. Explain where Christians are found in the world today. Give examples of words that in some way relate to the religion of Christianity. Give examples of words that in some way relate to the religion of Christianity. State how belonging to this world religion would affect values and attitudes. State how belonging to this world religion would affect values and attitudes.

3. What do Christians believe? You will learn about some key Christian beliefs. and symbols You will learn about some key Christian beliefs. and symbols I hope you will be able to: Explain what Christian believe about God, and what is meant by the key concepts, incarnation and salvation. Explain what Christian believe about God, and what is meant by the key concepts, incarnation and salvation. Recognize Christian symbols and explain their connection with Christian beliefs and key concepts. Recognize Christian symbols and explain their connection with Christian beliefs and key concepts.

4. God the creator You will learn about the important Christian belief that God created everything. You will learn about the important Christian belief that God created everything. I hope you will be able to: Explain what it means to say that God is the creator of everything. Explain what it means to say that God is the creator of everything. State the responsibility and role that human have in God’s plan. State the responsibility and role that human have in God’s plan. Evaluate the human role as stewards of creation. Evaluate the human role as stewards of creation.

5. Stewards of creation You will learn about St. Francis of Assisi who was a great Christian example of how we should care for the natural world. You will learn about St. Francis of Assisi who was a great Christian example of how we should care for the natural world. I hope you will be able to: Explain who St. Francis was, when and where he lived Explain who St. Francis was, when and where he lived Explain how he regarded the natural world. Explain how he regarded the natural world. State what we can learn from him especially about our treatment of animals. State what we can learn from him especially about our treatment of animals.

6. The Life of Jesus You will learn what the writers of the Gospels tell us about the three year ministry of Jesus. You will learn what the writers of the Gospels tell us about the three year ministry of Jesus. I hope you will be able to: State what you learned about the things Jesus said and did when he was with his disciples. State what you learned about the things Jesus said and did when he was with his disciples. Explain how he died, what led to his death, and what happened afterwards. Explain how he died, what led to his death, and what happened afterwards.

7. The Resurrection of Jesus You will learn and think about the central belief of Christians that after his death on the cross, God brought Jesus back to life. You will learn and think about the central belief of Christians that after his death on the cross, God brought Jesus back to life. I hope you will be able to: Describe the circumstances of Jesus death and resurrection. Describe the circumstances of Jesus death and resurrection. Explain why the resurrection of Jesus is the central belief of Christianity. Explain why the resurrection of Jesus is the central belief of Christianity. State alternative explanations as to what actually happened, and your own opinion. State alternative explanations as to what actually happened, and your own opinion.

8. Jesus and miracles You will learn about the role the miracles stories play in the writings about Jesus. You will also think about how they should be understood in this modern age. You will learn about the role the miracles stories play in the writings about Jesus. You will also think about how they should be understood in this modern age. I hope you will be able to: Explain the role of miracles in the writings about Jesus Explain the role of miracles in the writings about Jesus Give examples of the miracles Jesus performed Give examples of the miracles Jesus performed Express an opinion on how we should interpret these miracle stories. Express an opinion on how we should interpret these miracle stories.

9. The Kingdom of God You will learn about the important Christian concept of the Kingdom of God. You will learn about the important Christian concept of the Kingdom of God. I hope you will be able to: Explain what Christians mean when they talk about the Kingdom of God. Explain what Christians mean when they talk about the Kingdom of God. Explain the connection between the Kingdom of God and the ministry of Jesus. Explain the connection between the Kingdom of God and the ministry of Jesus. Describe the work of one Christian who is an example of working towards creating the Kingdom of God on earth. Describe the work of one Christian who is an example of working towards creating the Kingdom of God on earth.

10. The parables of Jesus You will learn what parables are and their function in the teaching of Jesus. You will learn what parables are and their function in the teaching of Jesus. I hope you will be able to: Explain what is meant by a parable Explain what is meant by a parable Give examples of parables Jesus told. Give examples of parables Jesus told. Tell at least one parable in your own words and think about its meaning. Tell at least one parable in your own words and think about its meaning.

11. Ways of being Christian You will learn something about the different traditions amongst Christians. You will learn something about the different traditions amongst Christians. I hope you will be able to: State the what are the two main groups of Christians in Scotland. State the what are the two main groups of Christians in Scotland. Describe some of their different traditions and beliefs. Describe some of their different traditions and beliefs. Express your opinion on some of these beliefs and tradtions. Express your opinion on some of these beliefs and tradtions.

12. Euthanasia You will learn about the moral issue of euthanasia and what Christians think about it. You will learn about the moral issue of euthanasia and what Christians think about it. I hope you will be able to: Explain what euthanasia is. Explain what euthanasia is. Explain why euthanasia is a moral issue. Explain why euthanasia is a moral issue. Explain the views of Christians and others towards euthanasia. Explain the views of Christians and others towards euthanasia. Express your own opinion on the issue. Express your own opinion on the issue.

13. Inside a Church You will learn about the various features of the inside of a church the Christian place of worship. You will learn about the various features of the inside of a church the Christian place of worship. I hope you will be able to: Identify the main objects in a Church of Scotland. Identify the main objects in a Church of Scotland. Explain their use in a service of worship. Explain their use in a service of worship. Present some ideas you might make in church design. Present some ideas you might make in church design.