1. Christianity Theme 3 D
The relationship between religion and society: respect and recognition and the ways that religious traditions view other religions and non- religious worldviews and their truth claims. Historical developments in religious thought – challenges from secularisation:
The conflicting religious and non-religious views on Christianity in the UK (the value of Christian faith schools; whether the UK can be called a ‘Christian country’); beliefs conflicting with laws of the country; perceived challenges to Christianity (decline of role and status of Christianity; reduced impact in public life; restricted religious liberty).

2. Christianity Theme 3 D AO1
Give three pieces of evidence that suggests the UK is a Christian country
Give three pieces of evidence that suggest the UK is not a Christian country.
What percentage of the UK population were baptised in 2011?
What percentage of people said they had no religion in 2011?
Are young or old people more likely to say they have no religion?
What is a faith school?
Three arguments in favour of faith schools?
Three arguments against faith schools?
What was banned at the Star Wars film?
Why?
Why was Nadia Eweida suspended from work? What was the outcome?
Why do some people support secularisation?
How is Christianity trying to be relevant in the 21st Century

3. Christianity Theme 3 D AO1 – Read all the questions before you start this task
Give three pieces of evidence that suggests the UK is a Christian country
Give three pieces of evidence that suggest the UK is not a Christian country.
What percentage of the UK population were baptised in 2011?
What percentage of people said they had no religion in 2011?
30% Schools have Christian affiliation
26 Bishops sit in House of Lords
Number of church buildings
Parishes
Language shaped by King James Bible and BCP
TV and Literature
15% attended services weekly – all religions
Rites of passage down including marriage, baptism and Christian funeral
12%
25%
Are young or old people more likely to say they have no religion?
What is a faith school?
Three arguments in favour of faith schools?
Three arguments against faith schools?
Young
Woodhead’s research – year olds – 60% said they had no religion. 34% of those over 60
Schools affiliated with a religious tradition
Often best performing state schools
Values and ethos – love and tolerance
Pupils get religious grounding
Contradict inclusive and integrated education
Don’t teach other religions fairly
Ethical issues – abortion and euthanasia not dealt with objectively
Creationism and intelligent design taught as scientific theories
What was banned at the Star Wars film?
Why?
Why was Nadia Eweida suspended from work? What was the outcome?
Why do some people support secularisation?
How is Christianity trying to be relevant in the 21st Century
Lord’s Prayer – advert showing different people praying
Banned as transgressed policy not to promote political or religious message
She refused to cover up a crucifix she was wearing whilst at work (BA)
Outcome –she finally won her case in the European Court of Human Rights
However, the Bulls lost their case, as did Shirley Chaplin, Gary McFarlane and Lillian Ladele
It would lead to a more humane society
Religion is associated with violence, authority, repression and intolerance
Charismatic worship, religion tries to bring about social change, focus on human rights, growing gender equality, working together with science – McGrath and Polkinghorne

4. ‘The UK is a Christian country.’ Evaluate this view
Yes No
Have you included key terms, scholars and statistics? Religion in all society Grace Davie – Christianity as a voluntary activity not a duty Growth of churches esp. charismatic (3B) Christian charity and social work Religion in government (26 Bishops in House of Lords) and the media – Remembrance Day, Meghan Markle baptised for royal wedding Defence of church after Lords prayer was banned from Star Wars Christian values
Secularisation – British Social Attitudes surveys, Linda Woodhead
Immigration explains growth in churches
Legal cases – Chaplin, McFarlane and the Bulls
Rites of passage – decline
Movement against faith schools
Science