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2011 marks the 400th anniversary of the publication of the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible and a year of celebration of the Bible in the English language. The translation of the Christian’s special book into the everyday English of its generation was a milestone that opened up a whole new world of possibilities. It led to profound changes in thinking that have shaped the culture of the western world and left a lasting legacy right up to the present day.
The 2011 anniversary of the KJV publication is a unique opportunity for children to revisit the widespread impact of the Bible on life in the UK. The Bible’s significant contribution in the fields of literature, art, music, politics, education, morals and the laws of our land cannot be underestimated. This amounts to a compelling educational reason for exploring and celebrating its importance during this anniversary year.
The Barnabas in Schools team is offering a range of opportunities for primary schools to make the Bible and its cultural legacy a specific learning focus from within the RE syllabus for the whole curriculum. This includes Barnabas INSET sessions for primary school teachers that will look at what sort of book the Bible is and ways to use the Bible creatively in the classroom, special interactive Barnabas RE Days for children using a range of creative arts that will explore the Christian’s Special Book and publication of a set of resources (including a book entitled The People’s Bible and also a DVD) that will provide lesson outlines, ideas for collective worship and project material.
NB A copy of The People’s Bible and the What’s so special about the Bible? DVD will be given to every delegate attending the INSET and to every school booking the Barnabas RE Day.
