1. Learning Objectives : To be able to recall information for this topic To be able to successfully answer practice exam questions Success Criteria : An ok lesson: Able to recall and explain key terms A good lesson : Able to compare different religious viewpoints An excellent lesson: Able to successfully answer a practice exam question

2. Learning Objectives : To be able to recall information for this topic To be able to successfully answer practice exam questions Success Criteria : An ok lesson: Able to recall and explain key terms A good lesson : Able to compare different religious viewpoints An excellent lesson: Able to successfully answer a practice exam question

3. Learning Objectives : To be able to recall information for this topic To be able to successfully answer practice exam questions Success Criteria : An ok lesson: Able to recall and explain key terms A good lesson : Able to compare different religious viewpoints An excellent lesson: Able to successfully answer a practice exam question Commitment 1) When you commit to something you promise to do something 2) Christians believe that they should commit their lives to God and trust him to guide them 3) Muslims are committed to worshiping only Allah 4) Marriage requires commitment. The Bible says that a couple should commit to each other. Responsibility 1) A responsibility is a duty you should carry out 2) The Bible says Christians are responsible for looking after their families and people they love 3) The Qur’an says a lot about responsibilities that Muslims have. They have a responsibility to care for their children, be kind to their parents and to the poor. Explain the meaning of ‘commitment’ when used about a relationship (2)

4. Learning Objectives : To be able to recall information for this topic To be able to successfully answer practice exam questions Success Criteria : An ok lesson: Able to recall and explain key terms A good lesson : Able to compare different religious viewpoints An excellent lesson: Able to successfully answer a practice exam question The word love means many things. Describe two different kinds of love (4)

5. Learning Objectives : To be able to recall information for this topic To be able to successfully answer practice exam questions Success Criteria : An ok lesson: Able to recall and explain key terms A good lesson : Able to compare different religious viewpoints An excellent lesson: Able to successfully answer a practice exam question Christian and MuslimChristianMuslim Sex is a gift from GodCasual sex is seen as devaluing both people and sex and therefore is forbidden Sex is considered an act of worship Sex should only take place within marriage The purpose of sex is to have children, strictly within marriage though Muslims believe by having children they are contributing to Allah’s creation Islam permits but doesn’t encourage POLYGAMY. A man can have up to four wives

6. Learning Objectives : To be able to recall information for this topic To be able to successfully answer practice exam questions Success Criteria : An ok lesson: Able to recall and explain key terms A good lesson : Able to compare different religious viewpoints An excellent lesson: Able to successfully answer a practice exam question Christian attitudesMuslim attitudes The Catholic church does not allow contraception. It teaches that the purpose of sex is to have children so to stop this is unnatural The Qur’an encourages procreation, so although contraception isn’t mentioned in the Qur’an it is frowned upon Other Christians have different views. The Anglican church are in favour of contraception saying it allows parents to be responsible about family planning In most Muslim countries contraception is permitted if: there’s a threat to the mothers health The family is too poor to raise a child There is a chance of the child being disabled Both partners must agree on the contraception

7. Learning Objectives : To be able to recall information for this topic To be able to successfully answer practice exam questions Success Criteria : An ok lesson: Able to recall and explain key terms A good lesson : Able to compare different religious viewpoints An excellent lesson: Able to successfully answer a practice exam question The reasons/purpose of a Christian marriage are: · To live together in love · Have lawful sex · Have comfort and companionship. To start a family The reasons/purposes of a Muslim marriage are:  To follow Muhammad’s example  To share a life of love  To have legal sex  To have Children and raise them as good Muslims Celebrates the joy of sexBoth Christians and Muslims think sex should only happen within marriage. Highlights the responsibilityThinking about another person and their needs, not just the satisfying of one’s own needs States the place of commitmentIt is a stating of the importance of commitment in their relationship- a willingness to spend the rest of your life with another person Adds a spiritual dimensionIt is an enhancing of the relationship by including a religious or spiritual dimension Strengthens the legal side or contract Marriage creates a legal bond between the two people

8. Learning Objectives : To be able to recall information for this topic To be able to successfully answer practice exam questions Success Criteria : An ok lesson: Able to recall and explain key terms A good lesson : Able to compare different religious viewpoints An excellent lesson: Able to successfully answer a practice exam question Feature?Why? HymnsHymns symbolise the couple starting their life together with the help of God and the religious community Opening statementThe opening statement often explains the purpose of marriage Prayers and readingsThese are a traditional part of Christian worship. They explain the seriousness of their vows. Declarations and vowsThe couple declare there’s no reason why they can’t marry. The congregation are asked if they agree. Vows are taken in front of witnesses to show the seriousness and sacredness of the marriage Exchanging of ringsThe rings are symbols for a lifelong commitment Signing of the registerSigning the register is a legal requirement in the UK

9. Learning Objectives : To be able to recall information for this topic To be able to successfully answer practice exam questions Success Criteria : An ok lesson: Able to recall and explain key terms A good lesson : Able to compare different religious viewpoints An excellent lesson: Able to successfully answer a practice exam question Feature?Why? Nikah (contract)A contract is drawn up in advance by the families of the bride and groom, and a mahr (dowry) paid by the groom to the bride The brideThe bride doesn’t have to be present- she can send two witnesses in her place ImamAn imam (leader of prayers) is often present (though this isn’t compulsory) Declarations and vowsVows are exchanged, and a marriage declaration is made by each partner. There may be readings from the Qur’an or a khutbah (speech) FeastThere will be a big feast afterwards, though the men and women may enjoy this separately LocationThe wedding can take place anywhere although it’s usually in a mosque or in the bride or groom’s home

10. Learning Objectives : To be able to recall information for this topic To be able to successfully answer practice exam questions Success Criteria : An ok lesson: Able to recall and explain key terms A good lesson : Able to compare different religious viewpoints An excellent lesson: Able to successfully answer a practice exam question Christian teachingIslamic teaching Marriage is sexually exclusive- sex should not be shared with anyone else Sex outside of marriage is generally strongly disapproved of It is forbidden in the 10 commandments and teaching of Jesus Sexual desires are to be satisfied, but only in the context of marriage It is harmful to the special relationship of marriage The Qur’ an teaches that boys and girls should be separated after puberty, and men and women should never have mixed gatherings to prevent premarital sex It is not a secure basis for any children born as a result Vows promising to be faithful are exchanged in the marriage ceremony Could result in a partner feeling cheated, betrayed or rejected Adultery is seen as harmful socially, so against the unity and the peace of the Ummah (community) Is wrong because God is involved in the marriageAdultery is seen as a form of theft of the worst possible sort

11. Learning Objectives : To be able to recall information for this topic To be able to successfully answer practice exam questions Success Criteria : An ok lesson: Able to recall and explain key terms A good lesson : Able to compare different religious viewpoints An excellent lesson: Able to successfully answer a practice exam question

12. Learning Objectives : To be able to recall information for this topic To be able to successfully answer practice exam questions Success Criteria : An ok lesson: Able to recall and explain key terms A good lesson : Able to compare different religious viewpoints An excellent lesson: Able to successfully answer a practice exam question Is divorce acceptable? Maybe No Depending on individual circumstances It is not believed to be God’s intention It is breaking promises made before God Roman Catholics Do not recognise divorce Marriage is a sacrament that cannot be dissolved Some marriages can be annulled (only if certain requirements are met) Roman Catholics Accept divorce Discourage re-marriage in a church

13. Learning Objectives : To be able to recall information for this topic To be able to successfully answer practice exam questions Success Criteria : An ok lesson: Able to recall and explain key terms A good lesson : Able to compare different religious viewpoints An excellent lesson: Able to successfully answer a practice exam question Is divorce acceptable? Sometimes As a last resort. The prophet Muhammad said: “Of all things which have been permitted divorce is the most hated by Allah” It is expected that the family will try to help the couple to be reconciled. If the couple do decide to divorce then: The husband must state in front of witnesses on 3 separate occasions that the marriage is over. A period of three months begins (Iddah). The couple will stay in the same house but not sleep together If the couple finally decide to divorce, then the wife is given the final part of her dowry. Both parties should act toward each other with kindness