Illness: a Christian reflection

Key stage

KS4; Post-16

Subject

Religious Education

Collection

Reflections

Format

PDF (233kb)

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Overview

Written by the Reverend Mark Birch, Minor Canon and Precentor, this Christian reflection explores medieval and modern experiences of illness, and how we as a society react when we are unwell. The reflection, complete with suggested Bible passages and a prayer, can help young people to contemplate the topic of illness.

Learning objectives

  • To reflect upon the topic of illness within a Christian context