2012 CSCF Curriculum Statements.pdf - Lutheran Schools ...

students know... (knowledge and elaborations)scope statementslearningstatementCHRISTIAN LIVINGKey Idea 1: Christians believe that God creates people to live in relationship with him and with each otherBeginning Band A Band B Band C Band D Band ECL 1.1Children describe ways Godcares for individual peopleCL 2.1Students investigate and representpeople’s relationships with God andwith each otherCL 3.1Students examine and reflect on thebelief that God creates people to live incommunityCL 4.1Students draw conclusions about theinfluence of the other on self-identity inlight of Christian beliefs about the worth ofthe individualCL 5.1Students analyse Christian beliefs about theresponsibilities of living in relationship with God,self and othersCL 6.1Students evaluate ways God-given structures foster theproper functioning of individual and communal lifeThe Bible teaches that God invites peopleto have a relationship with him becausehe is their creator and he loves and caresfor each person. He has created the worldto provide each person with life’snecessities. God gives families andcommunities to help each person growand thrive. God uses other people todemonstrate his love and care.Christians believe God’s love and care of hiscreated people stems from his desire to be inrelationship with them. A relationship with Godinstructs and motivates people on how to livewith one another. Relationships nurturepeople and enable them to develop their giftsand in turn nurture others.Christians understand people are created to livein community, so they play an important andresponsible role in being co-creators and cocarerswith God. Communities are places wherepeople grow and learn to live with one another,interdependently.The health of communities is dependent on eachindividual having a clear sense of personal value anddignity. Christians accept that human worth comesfrom God and is not dependent on appearance,actions good and bad or on others’ perceptions.God’s unconditional acceptance of each individualliberates each to relate to others, all the whilemaintaining his/her self-identity.Christians believe a strong healthy self-concept derives from arelationship with God and positive community life. Thecontinuing development of self-identity involves examining thepurpose of life and the contribution that can be made to others.This shapes how relationships are conducted and decisionsabout personal direction and action.Christians understand that a healthy self-concept is only one factor increating a peaceable, well-functioning society. Laws and structuressuch as family and government enable individuals to flourish andenrich the wellbeing of one another and their communities. Arelationship with God enables personal renewal and vision toinfluence communities and bring positive change.God made and loves each personas special and uniqueAttributes and features that makeeach person special and uniqueGod wants to have a relationshipwith each personGod has created a world whichprovides for people’s needsBible stories that show God cares(eg, Ruth and Naomi, Jesus andJairus’s daughter, God lets Adamname the animals, Jesus spendstime with children)God gives individuals people theycan trust and who care for themIn Jesus God demonstratestrustworthiness, love and care ofothersThe relationship between God andpeople• human beings share a specialrelationship with God• God creates, knows and loveseach person as a uniqueindividual• people are precious becauseGod made them and loves them• God wants a special relationshipwith each person – love, trust,communicationThe relationship people have witheach other• human relationships are part ofGod’s plan for people• God is shown to us through theordinary lives of people• God wants people to love andrespect one another• God helps people to live inrelationship through the gift ofhis Holy Spirit• Jesus has demonstrated how wecan live in relationship with Godand others• people need each other to meettheir needsGod creates people• God creates and loves all people –male/female, young/old,Christians/non-Christians, allcultures• all people are equal because theyare made by God – uniqueindividuals with gifts and talents• God creates people with the abilityand freedom to make choices• God places individuals in differentcommunitiesGod’s plan for community living• community is part of God’s plan forpeople• people need community –community builds individuals• people in community respect oneanother – their uniqueness anddifference• people help each other and learnfrom one another in community• there are responsibilities for livingin communityThere are broken communities becausepeople are sinfulGod gave the ten commandments toprotect and build community and toteach people how to live togetherGod forgives people who fail incommunityPeople are created in the image of God• God’s view of people can besignificant in shaping a person’s selfconcept(eg, ‘God don’t make no junk’)• people are creative and have free will• sin does not devalue the person• God has redeemed the person• God has given the gift of the HolySpirit to sanctify each personRole and purpose of people’s gifts andabilities• service to others• glory to GodGod gives all people special gifts andabilities• physical• emotional• intellectual• spiritual• socialInfluence of the other on self• how society including media impactson our construct of who we are• how our interactions with othersinfluence and shape our self-identity• what can happen when perceptions ofself and others are out of alignment• giving and receiving affirmation• the ‘other’ is precious and sacred anddeserving of respectChristianity involves an active relationship withGod lived out in relationship with othersThe Christian life is not without its struggles• God’s will for people’s lives is opposed toselfish desires and wants• Christians are both saint and sinner• God intended that relationships be of mutualbenefit to human beings• humans are not capable of living in perfectrelationshipsCauses and consequences of personal andinterpersonal conflict and strategies for dealingwith conflict in a variety of situations (eg,depression, suicide, family breakdown,anorexia/bulimia, substance abuse)Forgiveness• God offers forgiveness and healing to allpeople when failure is experienced inrelationships• God empowers people to forgive each other• Jesus came to restore the broken relationshipbetween human beings and God and at thesame time to redeem all human relationshipsThere are various relationships or connectionsbetween human beings – such as physical,emotional, spiritual, sexual or social – all with theirown unique responsibilities, challenges andbenefitsIdentity• a Christian is both saint and sinner• individuals need laws and structures in society• belief about self is an important determiner ofidentity• God’s esteem (value) for each individual person isshown in Jesus’ teaching and actions• people are created in and forcommunity/relationships• importance of confession, repentance and renewalGod works in and through structures to fulfil his will – marriage,family, government, social order• protection of individual and community life• preservation of peace and good orderGod works through theLaw• protects all of life• points to human failure• guidance for Christian lifeGospel• Jesus’ teaching on love and forgiveness• restoration• renewalJesus’ interpretation of commandments and structures(eg, family, government, personal conflict)Factors influencing individuals and community life• sexuality, work, gender roles, money, possessions,social codes, fashion, use of time• technological and medical advances,racism/sexism/disability, radical individualism,consumerism, economic/political structures andsystemsCSCF Curriculum Statements September 2005 – Page 26