Theme 1B Educas Resurrection and 1 Corinthians 15

A stimulating and academically rigorous lesson on Paul’s teaching in 1 Corinthians 15. Students explore why the resurrection is central to Christian belief, evaluate Paul’s evidence for Christ’s resurrection, and analyse his distinction between the earthly body (soma psychikon) and the spiritual body (soma pneumatikon). Through Paul’s seed analogy, learners examine transformation, continuity, and the nature of the resurrection in this teaching .

What’s Included

Professionally designed PowerPoint presentation
A Structured and enaging analysis task of key passages from 1 Corinthians 15
A summary of Paul’s eyewitness evidence for the resurrection
Visual explanations of key theological concepts
Categorisation and retrieval activity on soma psychikon and soma pneumatikon
Higher-order evaluation and exam-style discussion task with outline answer.
Clear links to scholarship, including Richard Swinburne
Teacher answer material

Learning Outcomes

• Explain why the resurrection is foundational to Christian faith.
• Analyse Paul’s argument for the resurrection of Christ to be found in 1 Corinthians 15
• Distinguish between physical resuscitation and spiritual transformation.
• Interpret and apply Paul’s seed analogy.
• Evaluate the coherence of Paul’s understanding of bodily resurrection.

Perfect for teachers seeking a lesson that combines close biblical scholarship, theological analysis and exam preparation. The activities encourage genuine engagement with the text while stretching students towards the highest grades.

Author: An experienced educator, theologian, and school leader, the author has been Head of Department in two schools, Head of Sixth Form, taught Christian Theology at Cardiff University for five years, and currently works in a high-achieving independent school. Rated Outstanding in all formal inspections, they have also served as an ordained priest for over 30 years and are co-author of the SCM Study Guide to Christian Spirituality. Their resources combine academic rigour, classroom expertise, and extensive pastoral experience.