Pax Christi has teamed up with Quaker Peace and Social Witness to produce resources for the teaching of war and peace as part of the A-Level religious studies curriculum.
Lesson 1: The Christian Contribution to Issues of War and Peace
Quaker Declaration of 1660
©Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) in Britain
This lesson explores the contribution of Christian theology to issues of war and peace.
By examining the major strands in Christian thinking on the issue, students will understand the historical context within which they developed, the scripture and theology that underpins them, and the ongoing influence these ideas have.
[Curriculum Links: Edexcel Paper 2: Religion and Ethics; Section 3.1: War and Peace]
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Lesson 2: Pacifism – Practice and Practicality
By examining the lives of Christian men and women who have resisted war and violence this lesson explores pacifism in its various forms. It examines their motivation, the effectiveness of their actions, and the limits to their pacifism.
This lesson will enable students to understand different concepts of pacifism and the practicality of them.
[Curriculum Links: Edexcel Paper 2: Religion and Ethics; Section 3.1: War and Peace]
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Lesson 3: The Peace Movement
By examining a variety of peace organisations students will critically assess their motivation and inspiration, their work and its effectiveness, and what opposition or barriers they face.
This lesson will enable students to analyse the role of the pacifist movement and pressure groups.
[Curriculum Links: Edexcel Paper 2: Religion and Ethics; Section 3.1: War and Peace]
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