Equip learners to understand how Christian beliefs shape moral decision‑making with this thought‑provoking Lesson Pack for 1.4.2: Christianity and Morality. Fully aligned with the WJEC Religious Studies 2025 specification, this resource explores biblical principles, the role of conscience, and how Christians respond to ethical challenges in everyday life.
Learners Will Understand:
Moral Decision‑Making in Christianity
Divine Command Ethics – living according to God’s laws, including the Ten Commandments
The Bible as a source of morality and guidance for life.
Key Christian Moral Principles
Agape (Christian love)
Forgiveness
Conscience
Judgement and the Afterlife
The belief that God will judge each person according to their actions.
The Parable of the Sheep and the Goats
Addressing the Problem of Evil
Understanding moral evil (caused by humans) and natural evil (caused by nature).
The inconsistent triad as a philosophical challenge to belief in God.
Christian responses through theodicies:
Irenaean (soul‑making) – suffering helps develop moral and spiritual growth.
Augustinian (soul‑deciding) – evil results from human misuse of free will.
Suitable for:
WJEC GCSE Religious Studies (2025)
Christianity units at KS4
Core RE, revision, and homework tasks
Cover lessons and remote learning
Equip learners to understand how Christian beliefs shape moral decision‑making with this thought‑provoking Lesson Pack for 1.4.2: Christianity and Morality. Fully aligned with the WJEC Religious Studies 2025 specification, this resource explores biblical principles, the role of conscience, and how Christians respond to ethical challenges in everyday life.
Learners Will Understand:
Moral Decision‑Making in Christianity
Divine Command Ethics – living according to God’s laws, including the Ten Commandments
The Bible as a source of morality and guidance for life.
Key Christian Moral Principles
Agape (Christian love)
Forgiveness
Conscience
Judgement and the Afterlife
The belief that God will judge each person according to their actions.
The Parable of the Sheep and the Goats
Addressing the Problem of Evil
Understanding moral evil (caused by humans) and natural evil (caused by nature).
The inconsistent triad as a philosophical challenge to belief in God.
Christian responses through theodicies:
Irenaean (soul‑making) – suffering helps develop moral and spiritual growth.
Augustinian (soul‑deciding) – evil results from human misuse of free will.
Suitable for:
WJEC GCSE Religious Studies (2025)
Christianity units at KS4
Core RE, revision, and homework tasks
Cover lessons and remote learning
