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AQA GCSE Religious Studies – Christianity: Beliefs (The Oneness of God and the Trinity)

This lesson introduces students to two central Christian beliefs: the Oneness of God and the Trinity. Students will explore how Christians believe in one God expressed in three persons—God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. The lesson encourages analysis of biblical sources that support the Trinity and challenges students to evaluate how the concept of three-in-one can be understood within a monotheistic faith. Students will also engage with potential confusions or criticisms surrounding these beliefs and develop reasoned responses, as expected at GCSE level.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand key Christian beliefs about the Trinity.
• Analyse the concepts Oneness of God and the Trinity.
• Evaluate how Christians resolve the apparent contradiction in believing in one God made up of three persons.

What’s Included:

• Engaging and visually appealing PowerPoint presentation
• A starter activity recaps prior knowledge from 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.
• Visual diagram and analogy-based explanations (e.g., water as ice, steam, and liquid)
• Group analysis of Creeds (e.g., Nicene Creed)
• Student worksheet
• Students will complete a 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?
Directly supports the AQA GCSE specification
Encourages deep thinking and clarity on a complex Christian doctrine
Promotes key skills in interpretation, explanation, and evaluation
Suitable for mixed-ability classrooms with a range of engaging activities .