Christianity and Secularisation: Whole Topic AQA A Level

Covers the whole topic of Christianity and Secularisation:
The challenge of secularisation: including the replacement of religion as the source of truth and moral values; relegation of religion to the personal sphere (individualization); the rise of militant atheism: the view that religion is irrational. Developments in Christian thought: responses to materialistic secular values: the value of wealth and possessions; McGrath’s defence of Christianity in ‘The Dawkins Delusion’; emergence of new forms of expression, such as Fresh Expressions and the House Church movement; emphasis on the social relevance of Christianity including liberationist approaches as supporting the poor and defending the oppressed

Includes a variety of activities, including: key concept recaps, discussion points, textbook work, videos, data analysis of levels of religiosity, research tasks, a Dawkins vs McGrath worksheet and exam questions.

Resources included: PPT, detailed lesson plan, religiosity data sheets, Dawkins vs McGrath sheet

Not included: textbook