Reconciliation

Key stage

KS4

Subject

Religious Education

Collection

Peace and conflict

Format

PPT (1mb), PDF (1mb)

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Photograph of a floor memorial to Nelson Mandela within Westminster Abbey, with the words forgiveness and reconciliation circling his name

Overview

Define and discuss the Christian idea of reconciliation in this comprehensive lesson. Alongside Biblical teachings, encourage discussion on this topic using historical examples of the War of the Roses and Nelson Mandela’s work with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. This lesson is accompanied by more detailed teachers’ notes, designed to fill any gaps in understanding. 

Curriculum links

Themes covered in this lesson are aligned to:

OCR

  • Violence and conflict
  • Peace and peace making
  • Forgiveness and reconciliation

AQA 

  • Religion, peace and conflict

Edexcel

  • The role and importance of the Church in the worldwide community