Year 9 Religious Studies

What we study

  • Is war ever right?
  • What do Sikhs believe and do?
  • Can God exist if there is evil in the world?
  • Who was Martin Luther King?
  • Independent project
  • How can religion and philosophy be expressed creatively?
  • Why is Jesus so significant for Christians?

Is war ever right?

Finnish soldiers in World War II

1. An introduction to war

War 1 – Introduction (Slides)Download

Homework

Research one war. Write up your findings.

Include these things:

  • The name of war
  • The causes of the war
  • What happened in the war
  • The effects of war
  • Your thoughts about the war

Even better if  you include:

  • Reasons for the war (pros)
  • Reasons against the war (cons)

Notes:

  • Hand to me next lesson please
  • Please do on paper (rather than in your book)
  • This will be peer marked
  • I will also read each one and make a formative comment
  • Slides from today’s lesson are attached
  • The homework will help you understand the basic concepts (ideas) of war before we start looking at more advanced ideas.

MLK

We are in a PC room (L4) today, 05 February 2024 🙂

  • Work on your own or with a partner
  • Use your classnotes
  • Research the key events in the life of MLK
  • Look at his Christian beliefs and how these influenced him
  • Write a PowerPoint presentation ready to give to the class in the lesson after half term on 19 February 2024

2. Is war ever justified?

Is war justified? (slides)Download

Homework

  • Write three paragraphs to explain whether you or not you agree with war.
  • Make sure you give reasons for and against, as well as your own view.
  • You could also use examples in your answer.