a scientific theory of the universe's origin, starting from a singularity approximately 14 billion years ago

a Belgian priest and physicist who laid the foundations for the Big Bang theory in 1927

someone who rejects modern knowledge in favour of a literal interpretation of religious texts

someone who prioritises modern knowledge and interprets religious texts metaphorically

a British physicist (1942–2018) who supported the Big Bang theory

Christian and non-religious beliefs about creation

Religious education

In this unit pupils will focus firstly on the relationship between religion and science - looking at ideas of creation. They will examine how Christians and non-religiious people view the world. Finally they will examine how people speak about the sanctity of life.

Issues of life and death

that the universe was created over billions of years

that the Big Bang theory is part of God’s plan

that the Earth was created in six 24-hour days

that Genesis story is purely metaphorical

What is the primary belief of Young Earth Creationists?

Which scientist first proposed the idea that the universe originated from a 'primeval atom'?

All Christians reject the Big Bang theory.

The Big Bang theory and Christian teachings cannot coexist.

Some Christians believe the Big Bang theory was God's method of creation.

The Big Bang theory proves there is no God.

Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between the Big Bang theory and Christian beliefs?

Liberal Christians interpret the Genesis creation story as a {{}}.

Stephen Hawking suggested that the universe could have begun without a {{}}.

According to Genesis 1, how did God create the universe?

The Holy Spirit is not mentioned in Genesis.

What role does the Holy Spirit play in the Genesis creation account?

Which of the following is **not** a Christian belief about creation?

Genesis describes God as {{}} because He has unlimited power over creation.

The Gospel of John refers to Jesus as the {{}} who was present at creation.

In Genesis 3, Adam and Eve's disobedience is known as the {{}}.

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Christian and non-religious beliefs about creation

Lesson outcome

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.