1.3.2 Interpretation of the Bible (Edexcel RS A)

A Full Lesson, including Powerpoint Presentation, Worksheet and Homework Sheet for 1.3.2 Interpretation of the Bible for Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Religious Studies A.

The Powerpoint:
Slide 1: Title, Do Now Task, Think Back Task
Slide 2: The Meaning of Inspiration
Slide 3: Catholic Beliefs about the Authority of the Bible (Shown)
Slide 4: Divergent Ways of Interpreting the Bible (Liberal/Fundamental)
Slide 5: Fundamental vs. Liberal - Supported by Worksheet 1 (Shown)
Slide 6: The Bible as a Source of Guidance and Teaching
Slide 7: 5 Mark ‘C’ Style Question (Shown)
Slide 8: Lectio Divina
Slide 9: Homework Task - Supported by Worksheet 2 (Shown)
Slide 10: Plenary

Worksheet 1:
Asks students to comment on how they think Fundamental and Liberal Christians interperet different Bible Stories, including ‘In the Beginning’ - Synoptic Link to 1.3 - Creation

Worksheet 2:
Used to Support Homework Task, this worksheet asks students to Minimise their Notes from the Lesson - it also includes a research task titled: What Challenges do Modern Science Pose to the Interpretation of the Bible?

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**This Presentation does not cover the last spec point for 1.3.2 - ‘The Implications of Interpretation of the Bible for Catholics today.’