War, violence and conflict

Key stage

KS4

Subject

Religious Education

Collection

Peace and conflict

Format

PPT (5mb), PDF (5mb)

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Close-up photograph of a memorial to the Killigrew family within Westminster Abbey, a stone tablet showing weapons

Overview

Examine definitions of violence, conflict and Just War Theory in Christianity, alongside Biblical examples, in this detailed lesson. Use different memorials within Westminster Abbey to spark discussion, as well as hearing from an Anglican priest on this topic. This lesson is accompanied by more detailed teachers’ notes, designed to fill any gaps in understanding.

Curriculum links

Themes covered in this lesson are aligned to:

OCR

  • Violence and conflict
  • Peace and peace making
  • Forgiveness and reconciliation

AQA 

  • Religion, peace and conflict

Edexcel

  • The role and importance of the Church in the worldwide community