Year 11

Unit: What is Truth?

What is Truth?

Links to previous lesson: Previously pupils discussed the incarnation of Jesus and how this has an effect on the lives of a Christian.

Teacher Status:           QT                    NQT      Supply  Student

Group Ability:  T                      M                     L                      MA

Number in Group:                                            SEN:

 

Learning Objectives

Pupils ...

·                Learn about the differences in statements of truth.

·                Learn that belief in God is not irrational

·                Learn various arguments for the existence of god

·                Consider possible arguments against the existence of God

Consider how to approach an exam question on this topic

 

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Teaching approach and activities

 

Starter:

·                State objectives

·                Read through introduction on ‘What is truth?’ sheet.

·                Discuss questions at the end of the intro.

            What do we mean by proof?

            Why do we believe things are true?

            What do Christians say about proof, truth and belief?

 

Main Activities: (1 as expert groups)

·                Discuss and explain different categories of truth

·                Decide which category each statement fits into

·                Discuss response

·                Discuss intro the existence of God and personal beliefs

·                Discuss the problem of evil as a response to God’s existence

·                Pupils explain each argument briefly in their own words

·                Teacher lead tips for the exam

·                Attempt the exam question

 

Plenary:

·                Discuss good answer

·                Recap objectives

 

Outcomes and assessment

 

Most pupils will…       

·                Be able to explain and justify their own beliefs about the existence of God

·                Be able to explain in simple detail 3 arguments for the existence of God.

·                Have answered an exam question to level 3 (OCR criteria)

 

Some pupils will have made more progress and will…                   

·                Be able to explain and justify their own beliefs in response to Christian beliefs

·                Explain arguments for god’s existence in more detail

·                Have answered an exam question to level 4 (OCR criteria)

 

Assessment through exam answer.

 

Links to next lesson: Continuing work on what is truth ‘Revelation and the Bible’

 

Homework: Preparation for next lesson, what is the Bible. Who wrote it? Why is it important for Christians?