Religious Education for Australian Secondary Schools

Christian Life Studies Book 1 aims to help students in the first two years of secondary education to explore and respond to a Christian understanding of life. It is underpinned by Biblical theological principles, that aid the exploration of deep questions of life: What is real? Who is God? What's wrong with the world? How should I live?

The book aims to stimulate discussion and learning between students using: the Bible; youth culture, film, music and TV shows; people and...
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Christian Life Studies Book 1 aims to help students in the first two years of secondary education to explore and respond to a Christian understanding of life. It is underpinned by Biblical theological principles, that aid the exploration of deep questions of life: What is real? Who is God? What's wrong with the world? How should I live?

The book aims to stimulate discussion and learning between students using: the Bible; youth culture, film, music and TV shows; people and events that will resonate with students in Years 7 and 8.

The Biblical focus moves from God as creator through the covenant journey of the Hebrew people, to the coming of Jesus. In the second half of the book, students explore the teachings of Jesus, his death and resurrection, Pentecost and the beginnings of Christianity. The parallel contemporary strand invites students to consider their uniqueness as 'made in God's image' and the choices that flow from this. They are helped to understand their personal growth, the importance of relationships, and the possibilities for fruitful engagement in the world today.

The Authors

Peter Turnbull has taught for over 25 years in Melbourne Anglican Schools with a passion to communicate the Christian Faith to youth. He has degrees in Applied Science and Theology. He presently is working as an Ordained Chaplain at Trinity Grammar in Melbourne.

Angela Eynaud has over 20 years of classroom experience teaching Religious Education and has many years involvement in youth ministry. She is currently teaching at Northside Christian College Bundoora Victoria. In her spare time she has pursued her interest in writing and she has been published in three anthologies of Christian short stories and written articles for several magazines. Angela has written a number of educational publications at primary and secondary levels.

Stephen Fyson has worked with young people and their communities for 30 years including over 20 years working in Christian schooling. He is currently teaching at Belmont Christian College in New South Wales. He has qualifications in education, theology and a PHD in psychology. Stephen is a Registered Psychologist.

Christian Schools Australia fosters leadership, growth and excellence in Christian school education. It is committed is to see Christian beliefs and values impact on all aspects of practice and community life in its member schools. It also works to advance the cause of Christian schooling through curriculum development and teaching resources such as this series.