Year 8 · Religious education · beta

Suffering: Can Christian theology overcome the problem of evil?

In this unit pupils will examine the question of evil. They will look at various ways in which Christians have answered this question such as the existence of the devil, free will and the story of Job.

This is an attributed Oak National Academy lesson sequence, not a completed or academically approved DASKEREL course. Supporting transcripts may depend on video, images, practical equipment or teacher explanation. Follow each lesson’s supervision guidance. For religious education and RSHE, follow the school’s syllabus, policy and safeguarding procedures.

Prior knowledge

  • Pupils will know that many Christians look to the Bible to help understand the world.
  • Pupils will know that most Christians believe in a world created by God.
  • Pupils will know that Christianity is a monotheistic worldview.
  • Pupils will know that theologians are people who try to understand and discuss the nature of God.

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