the belief that God created life exactly as described in Genesis

scientific theory of the development of species which involves a process of natural selection and survival of the fittest

the process where the fittest organisms survive and reproduce

the belief that God works through the process of evolution

The relationship between religious and scientific views on the origin of life

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 religions view the world - examining concepts such as stewardship. Finally they will examine how religions speak about the sanctity of life.

Religion and life

species change gradually over time through natural selection

all species were created in their current form

evolution is not supported by scientific evidence

the strongest species eliminate the weaker ones in every generation

What is the key idea behind the theory of evolution?

theistic evolution accepts science while believing God guided the process

theistic evolution rejects the idea that God played any role in creation

creationism argues that God used evolution as a tool for creating life

creationism and theistic evolution are identical beliefs

How does theistic evolution differ from creationism?

Which Christian denomination teaches that Genesis should be read metaphorically rather than literally?

The belief that God created life exactly as described in Genesis is called {{}}.

According to the theory of evolution, species change over time through {{}}.

Christians who believe that God set evolution in motion follow the belief known as {{}}.

Genesis 1 describes creation over six days; Genesis 2 focuses on human creation.

Genesis 1 describes humans as flawed; Genesis 2 shows them as perfect.

Genesis 1 only describes creation of animals; Genesis 2 only human creation.

Genesis 1 is about God's punishment; Genesis 2 focuses on God’s kindness.

What is a key difference between the two creation accounts in Genesis 1 and Genesis 2?

as a literal and scientific account of how life began

as a myth that has no relevance to modern beliefs

as a symbolic story that reveals truths about God and humanity

as proof that science is completely wrong

How might Christians who accept scientific explanations about the origins of life interpret Genesis?

God is distant and uninvolved in creation

God is powerful and creates by speaking things into existence

God struggles to create the world and needs assistance

God only creates humans and leaves the rest of creation to develop on its own

What does Genesis 1 suggest about the nature of God?

The belief that God created humans in His likeness is known as the doctrine of {{}}.

The scientific theory that describes how life evolved over time is called {{}}.

Christians who believe that science and faith are compatible are often called {{}}.

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

The relationship between religious and scientific views on the origin of life

Lesson outcome

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