The role of Women in Christianity
In this lesson, we will focus on the roles of women within Christianity in the lesson today. We will explore Christian views on the roles of women, issues surrounding female ordination and a case study of Libby Lane.
The role of Women in Christianity
In this lesson, we will focus on the roles of women within Christianity in the lesson today. We will explore Christian views on the roles of women, issues surrounding female ordination and a case study of Libby Lane.
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Key learning points
- Christian views on the roles of women.
- Issues surrounding female ordination.
- Case study: Libby Lane.
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You will need two different coloured pens: black or blue and another coloured pen, such as green or red.
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8 Questions
Q1.
Which of these is an example of one of our human rights?
The right to be ignorant
The right to choose our family
The right to discriminate
Q2.
Which of these is a Muslim response to why it is important to work for social justice?
They may follow Situation Ethics which teaches them to do the most loving thing in any situation.
They would follow the example of Jesus who treated people kindly.
Q3.
Most Christians do not allow discrimination based on sexuality.
False
Q4.
Many Muslims do not allow discrimination based on sex or gender.
False
Q5.
Which of the following is the best definition of racism?
Having laws that segregate different races.
Having systems that disadvantage certain groups of people.
Q6.
Why was Anthony Walker murdered?
Anthony Walker had had a verbal argument with his killers.
There was a fight that went too far.
Q7.
Agape love means that a Christian is likely to want to help those with disabilities.
False
Q8.
Which of these is a reason Muslims give for treating people with disabilities well?
Muslims believe all humans are created in God's image and likeness.
5 Questions
Q1.
What is the traditional Christian view of the role of women?
They are the leader of the family.
They are the leader of worship both at home and in church.
Q2.
Why do some Christians disagree with the traditional role of women?
They believe that while men and women are equal they have different strengths.
They follow the teachings of St Paul who said that women had the same role as men.
Q3.
Which Churches do NOT allow women to lead worship?
Anglican and some Orthodox Churches
Roman Catholic and Anglican
Q4.
In the Roman Catholic Church women are allowed to deliver readings in church.
False
Q5.
Libby Lane was the first...
Female bishop in the Roman Catholic Church.
Female vicar in the Church of England.