Provides an in-depth investigation of the life and teachings of Jesus for Key Stage 3.This title complements The Christian Experience in the Seeking Religion series through an in depth study of the life of Jesus in line with the themes of the non-statutory National Framework for RE. It has three sections, each providing a scheme of work for the different years of Key Stage 3. Each section: - encourages pupils to 'learn about' and 'learn from' Jesus' life - develops their thinking and literacy skills through a range of activities- stimulates interest and discussion through the inclusion of many images of Jesus from art and popular culture through the centuries.

 

 

This book is part of a book series called Seeking Religion .

There are 64 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2007 by Hodder Education .

Kevin O'Donnell was formerly a teacher of RE but is now ordained minister in the Church of England and works in the Diocese of Chichester. He has written numerous books in the Seeking Religion series and in the New Approach series for GCSE.

This book has the following chapters: Introduction: What do you know? What do you think? Section 1 The story of Jesus (for Year 7) 1. 1 Real person, real place, real time (The historical context) 1. 2 How do we know about Jesus? (Evidence about Jesus) 1. 3 The big picture: the life of Jesus (Overview) 1. 4 What is Christmas all about? 1. 5 Baptism and temptation 1. 6 The disciples 1. 7 Jesus the teacher 1. 8 Jesus the healer 1. 9 An ending. and a beginning (the events of Holy Week) Section 1 Summary tasks: Design a Jesus board game/Write a text message about Jesus Section 2 Faith in Jesus (for Year 8) 2. 1 Images of Jesus 2. 2 Jesus through the eyes of world faiths 2. 3 Key Christian beliefs 2. 4 Being the body of Christ 2. 5 How to focus on Jesus (Symbols and rituals) 2. 6 'Jesus was here!' (Places of pilgrimage) Section 2 Summary tasks: Make your own exhibition of Jesus in the Arts Section 3 Following Jesus in today's world (for Year 9) 3. 1 Jesus' values 3. 2 Called to serve 3. 3 Should Christians be poor? 3. 4 The way of peace Section 3 Summary Task: Who should get the 'Live Like Jesus' award Book Summary Task: The Jesus jigsaw