Intro to Christianity

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infoWhy this? Christianity remains the largest religious affiliation in England and Wales and has significantly influenced British culture and public life. Studying the Trinity, Jesus, pilgrimage, and charitable action reveals how Christian beliefs shape worship, identity, and responses to need.

scheduleWhy now? The introductory unit established concepts such as theism, monotheism, scripture, and religious practice; this unit applies them to the first detailed study of a tradition. It also provides Christian knowledge needed for later comparisons of festivals, life after death, rites of passage, and ethics.

The Trinity refers to the Christian belief in one God in three persons: God the Father, God the Son (Jesus Christ), and God the Holy Spirit.
Each person of the Trinity is fully God, yet there is only one God (monotheism).
The Nicene Creed is a key Christian statement of belief about the Trinity.
The Father is often associated with creation and authority, the Son with salvation and incarnation, and the Holy Spirit with guidance and inspiration.
Christians believe that Jesus is the incarnate Son of God, meaning that God became human in Jesus.
Christians believe that Jesus was crucified and rose from the dead.
Christians believe that Jesus's crucifixion and resurrection make salvation from sin possible and restore the relationship between humanity and God.
The Bible is Christian scripture and consists of the Old Testament and the New Testament.
The Church is the worldwide community of Christian believers.
Pilgrimage is a journey to a sacred place as an act of religious devotion.
Lourdes is a significant Christian pilgrimage site in France, believed by many to be a place of healing.
Food banks are organisations that provide food to people in need, often run by religious or charitable groups.
Christian teachings emphasise helping those in need.
Key teachings about the Trinity can be found in scripture, such as Matthew 28:19 ('baptising them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit').
The importance of pilgrimage, such as to Lourdes, includes spiritual growth, seeking healing, and expressing faith.
Food banks are important because they address issues of poverty and hunger, reflecting Christian values of compassion and charity.
In the 2021 census, 46.2% of people in England and Wales identified as Christian, making Christianity the largest religious affiliation there.

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Identify and describe the three persons of the Trinity and their distinct roles.
Explain the doctrine of the Trinity using key Christian teachings and scriptural references.
Analyse how Christian teachings about the Trinity might influence a believer's response to moral dilemmas.
Explain what pilgrimage is and describe its significance in Christianity.
Describe the importance of Lourdes as a pilgrimage site, including reasons why Christians visit.
Use Christian teachings to explain why food banks are important and how they reflect Christian beliefs about helping others.
Apply Christian teachings to explain how Jesus might respond to a modern ethical dilemma, such as issues of charity, compassion, or justice.

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