1. Different ways of interpretation
Different ways of interpretation. Can you see the two different ways of understanding these sentences?
The Professor’s appointment was shocking
I cannot recommend him too highly
No smoking section available

2. Two ways of interpreting the Bible
Word of God
Written by God
Literally true
Historically accurate
Individual verses
Human words
Written by people
Metaphorically true
Theologically accurate
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3. Your Task
Each group will have information about a different part of the Bible. Read it!
You will then have 20 minutes to make a poster that explains it to the rest of the class.
Make sure that you:
Show two different ways of interpreting the issue
Make it eye-catching and interesting
Include Bible verses

4. Peer Assessment
Use Post-It notes to assess other groups’ work. Choose the ones you think are the best and give them a mark out of 5 for:
Presentation
Use of Bible verses
Presenting two ways of looking at it

5. Homework
“What’s the difference between a conservative and a liberal Christian?”
Produce an answer to this question – it could either be a short essay or a drawing.
Feel free to use the information on the blog: