1. Moral Dilemmas We will look at various moral dilemmas and evaluate reasons people give for their actions We will look at various moral dilemmas and evaluate reasons people give for their actions You will be able to: Explain the meaning of the term moral Explain the meaning of the term moral Distinguish a moral decision from a non moral decision Distinguish a moral decision from a non moral decision Explain how people make moral decisions Explain how people make moral decisions

2. Moral Influences We will be looking at where people get their moral guidance from We will be looking at where people get their moral guidance from You will be able to: State the difference between absolute and relative morality State the difference between absolute and relative morality Name at least three sources of moral guidance Name at least three sources of moral guidance Show three sources of your own moral values Show three sources of your own moral values

3. Capital Punishment We will be looking at various methods of capital punishment and the crimes for which it is used We will be looking at various methods of capital punishment and the crimes for which it is used You will be able to: State 3 forms of capital punishment State 3 forms of capital punishment State 3 crimes that it is administered for State 3 crimes that it is administered for Explain the position of Amnesty International on capital punishment Explain the position of Amnesty International on capital punishment Express your own opinion on the use of capital punishment Express your own opinion on the use of capital punishment

4. Christian Views on Capital Punishment We will be looking at Christian approaches to the death penalty We will be looking at Christian approaches to the death penalty You will be able to: Explain the Old Testament attitude to capital punishment Explain the Old Testament attitude to capital punishment Express one Christian view towards capital punishment Express one Christian view towards capital punishment Explain Jesus’ attitude towards forgiveness Explain Jesus’ attitude towards forgiveness You will be able to evaluate your own opinion on forgiveness You will be able to evaluate your own opinion on forgiveness

5. The Ethics of Eating Meat We will be looking at vegetarianism and the ethics of intensive farming methods We will be looking at vegetarianism and the ethics of intensive farming methods You will be able to: Explain what is meant by: vegetarian, vegan and carnivore Explain what is meant by: vegetarian, vegan and carnivore State which is more difficult to follow and give a reason why State which is more difficult to follow and give a reason why Express your own feelings on intensive and factory farming methods Express your own feelings on intensive and factory farming methods

6. Arguments For and Against Meat Eating We will look at the different arguments people give for and against eating meat We will look at the different arguments people give for and against eating meat You will be able to: Give 3 reasons for eating meat Give 3 reasons for eating meat Give 3 reasons against eating meat Give 3 reasons against eating meat Organise the arguments from the strongest to the weakest Organise the arguments from the strongest to the weakest

7. Marriage: The Perfect Relationship? We will be looking at what makes a good relationship and trying to find out if we possess any of those qualities. We will be looking at what makes a good relationship and trying to find out if we possess any of those qualities. You will be able to: state at least three qualities that are important for a successful relationship state at least three qualities that are important for a successful relationship Give 2 reasons why the majority of weddings still take place in a church Give 2 reasons why the majority of weddings still take place in a church Give an opinion and supporting reason on the best environment to bring up children Give an opinion and supporting reason on the best environment to bring up children

8. Sex and Marriage You will be looking at Christian attitudes to sex from the past and present. You will be looking at Christian attitudes to sex from the past and present. You will be able to: Explain two biblical attitudes to sex. Explain two biblical attitudes to sex. Explain the purpose of a ‘pledge’ card Explain the purpose of a ‘pledge’ card Summarise your own views on sex being reserved for marriage Summarise your own views on sex being reserved for marriage

9. Marriage Services and Contracts We will be looking at Christian marriage ceremony and the nature of a ‘marriage contract’ We will be looking at Christian marriage ceremony and the nature of a ‘marriage contract’ You will be able to: Describe the events of a church wedding Describe the events of a church wedding List 5 points that could be contained in a ‘marriage contract’ List 5 points that could be contained in a ‘marriage contract’ Express your own opinion on the value of marriage and a contract Express your own opinion on the value of marriage and a contract

10. Arranged Marriage in Islam We will be looking at arranged marriage and examining our own attitudes to this practice We will be looking at arranged marriage and examining our own attitudes to this practice You will be able to: Explain how an arranged marriage is organised Explain how an arranged marriage is organised Express one positive and one negative view towards arranged marriage Express one positive and one negative view towards arranged marriage Express your own attitude with supporting reason Express your own attitude with supporting reason

11. Wealth and Poverty We will be discussing the difference between absolute and relative poverty and evaluating our own perceptions. We will be discussing the difference between absolute and relative poverty and evaluating our own perceptions. You will be able to: Explain the difference between absolute and relative poverty Explain the difference between absolute and relative poverty Explain your own attitudes to charities which help the poor Explain your own attitudes to charities which help the poor

12. Christian Responses to Poverty We will be looking at the work of Christian Aid in third world countries We will be looking at the work of Christian Aid in third world countries You will be able to: Describe some of the work that Christian Aid does Describe some of the work that Christian Aid does Explain the meaning of ‘fair trade’ Explain the meaning of ‘fair trade’ State 2 Christian attitudes to helping the poor State 2 Christian attitudes to helping the poor