Interpreting Modern Martyrs: Joel’s perspective
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Overview
Reflect upon the emotional side of martyrdom with this peer-to-peer video, in which Joel shares his poem about Manche Masemola, one of the Modern Martyrs statues above the West Door of Westminster Abbey. The accompanying document includes reflection tasks, discussion points, essay questions and information about how to respond creatively to the modern martyrs.
This video was created as part of a 2022 project in which participants were tasked with producing a creative response to the Modern Martyrs. Please note that all opinions are of the individuals speaking and do not represent the views of Westminster Abbey.
Curriculum links
Themes covered in this lesson are aligned to:
OCR (GCSE)
- Christian beliefs, teachings and views on the relationship between God and human suffering
- The way in which the Church is being persecuted
AQA (GCSE)
- Issues of equality, freedom of religion and belief including freedom of religious expression
- Human rights and the responsibilities that come with rights, including the responsibility to respect the rights of others
Edexcel (GCSE)
- The role and importance of the Church in the worldwide community: how and why it works for reconciliation and the problems faced by the persecuted Church
AQA (A level)
- Christian responses to issues surrounding wealth, tolerance and freedom of religious expression
