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AQA GCSE Religious Studies – Forgiveness

This powerful and reflective lesson supports the AQA GCSE Religious Studies specification and explores the concept of forgiveness from both Christian and Islamic perspectives. Students will examine the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation, analyse religious teachings, and evaluate inspiring real-life case studies, including the stories of Anthony Walker and Amy Biehl. This lesson encourages deep thinking, empathy, and ethical evaluation—ideal for promoting SMSC and moral development while building key exam skills.

Learning Outcomes:

• Know and understand the distinction between forgiveness and reconciliation
• Explain Christian and Islamic attitudes towards forgiveness, using scripture and teachings
• Evaluate the role and power of forgiveness through real-life examples, including the cases of Anthony Walker and Amy Biehl

What’s Included:

• Engaging and visually appealing PowerPoint presentation
• A starter activity recaps prior knowledge from the scheme of work (SOW), helping students to connect new learning to what they already know.
• Throughout the lesson, **questioning activities **are used to promote discussion, check understanding, and encourage participation.
• Student worksheet with comprehension, analysis, and reflection tasks
• Case study sheets on Anthony Walker and Amy Biehl with guided discussion questions
• Key religious teachings from Christianity and Islam with application activities
• • Students will complete an exam/ deliberate practice question to develop their assessment skills and apply their knowledge with scaffolding
• The lesson concludes with a final activity that allows students to consolidate their understanding and reflect on what they have learned.

Why Choose This Resource?
Fully aligned with AQA GCSE Religious Studies (Paper 2: Thematic Studies – Crime and Punishment)
Encourages moral reasoning, empathy, and thoughtful evaluation
Uses real-world examples to bring religious teachings to life
Supports the development of high-level exam skills, including explanation and evaluation

Perfect for use as part of the Crime and Punishment topic or as a standalone lesson on forgiveness and ethics. Suitable for mixed-ability classes and adaptable for remote or independent learning.