Lesson 1 An introduction to Christian Ethics 1

Overview 1.Introduction to Christian Ethics 2.Divine Command Theory 3.Are Christian Ethics Relative or Absolute? 4.Comparing different types of Christian Ethics 5.Evaluating Religious Ethics 2

Review from GCSE You (if you took GCSE) know that Christians use many different things to help them make moral decisions. In this lesson, you will: 1.Review these different ideas 2.Teach another group what you have learned 3.Learn how to take effective notes that you can use for revision. 3

St Paul 4 Jesus Jewish Roots – eg 10 commandments The Bible – including 10 commandments The Holy Spirit The Church Conscience How Christians make moral decisions In your groups, you need to take two of these. Use your large Folens textbook to research how Christians make moral decisions. You have 10 minutes to prepare to teach a master class to another group.

Taking notes…. 5 Date: Title Summarise lecture notes in this section. Use abbreviations. Highlight main points. Take these notes as you go along. Summarise key points in 10 words or less In this section, write the information in your own words. Begin to make links with other parts of the course. When you find out about your topic, complete this section in enough detail so that you can ‘teach’ it to someone else.

Now… 6 Date: Title Summarise lecture notes in this section. Use abbreviations. Highlight main points. Take these notes as you go along. Summarise key points in 10 words or less In this section, write the information in your own words. Begin to make links with other parts of the course. Summarise what you have learned in 10 words or less in the side column…

Now…Roundrobin and teach your section to the others in your group. 7 Date: Title Summarise lecture notes in this section. Use abbreviations. Highlight main points. Take these notes as you go along. Summarise key points in 10 words or less In this section, write the information in your own words. Begin to make links with other parts of the course. Make notes in this section on what each person teaches you.

Now…Roundrobin and teach your section to the others in your group. 8 Date: Title Summarise lecture notes in this section. Use abbreviations. Highlight main points. Take these notes as you go along. Summarise key points in 10 words or less In this section, write the information in your own words. Begin to make links with other parts of the course. After each person has taught you, use your own 10 words to summarise your ideas

Now…Roundrobin and teach your section to the others in your group. 9 Date: Title Summarise lecture notes in this section. Use abbreviations. Highlight main points. Take these notes as you go along. Summarise key points in 10 words or less In this section, write the information in your own words. Begin to make links with other parts of the course. Then, cover over the large section. Using only the 10 words, summarise the whole notes section in your own words.

Homework To be completed by Monday’s lesson: Watch and make notes on the PowerPoint Video on the Blog – Christian Ethics 1 Complete the Independent Learning Booklet – How are religion and morality linked? and Divine Command Theory. To be completed by Tuesday’s lesson: Watch and make notes on the PowerPoint Video on the Blog – Christian Ethics 2 Complete the Independent Learning Booklet – Situation Ethics, following the Love command of Jesus. 10