1. How is Christianity portrayed in the media? Learning objectives: ALL: examine how Christians are portrayed in the media MOST: examine how Christians have reacted to these depictions SOME: evaluate the portrayal Christianity in the media

2. Starter How would you try to communicate the story of Jesus in a way that would be interesting to modern cinema goers? Work with a partner to come up with a few ideas which you can present to the class.

3. How are Christians portrayed in the media?

4. Make me a Christian How are Christians represented in this clip? Do you think this is a fair representation of Christians? Why? Why not?

5. The Monastery How are Christians represented in this clip? Do you think you would like to experience life in a monastery? Why? Why not?

6. Christians who have supported the making of films..... They use them as a way to explain their faith. e.g. Billy Graham – produced The Hiding Place The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, Witch and the Wardrobe Left Behind Series

7. The Left Behind Series This series has been read by millions of people worldwide. It has been made into a series of films depicting what some Christians believe will happen at the second coming of Jesus. QU: Do you think films/books should be used as a way to evangelise? Give reasons for your answer.

8. “Christians are always presented in a negative light on television” Do you agree? You should give at least 3 reasons for your answer. Extension – What is the opposite opinion to yours? Explain giving reasons for other peoples views.

9. What have you learnt? 3 - 2 – 1 3 - write down three things you have learnt in today’s lesson 2 – you’d like to learn more about 1 – you didn’t understand