The Bible Society has launched a brand new resource for schools and churches using the BBC’s hit Christmas drama, The Nativity.
The acclaimed TV special was written by Tony Jordan and broadcast in four parts on BBC 1 last December.
Now Bible Society is hoping schools and churches will be able to use The Nativity to take a fresh look at the story behind all the Christmas festivities.
The package includes a DVD, additional resources and a license to show the film.
The resources are available for teachers to download and cover the syllabus for Key Stage 3 RE.
Luke Walton Bible Society’s Culture Programme Manager said: “Tony Jordan is a top quality writer and producer. His work, such as for EastEnders, Hustle and Life on Mars, shows that he creates popular and compelling story telling for the widest audience.
“It is fantastic to see this talent come together with the inspiring story of the nativity giving teachers access to Bible resources in the visual language of the next generation.”
Contributions to the package have come from Elizabeth Hunter, director of Theos think tank, Simon Carver, film critic at Premier Christian Radio, and Lindsay Shaw, the Editor of Bible Society’s Reel Issues film and faith website.
Bible Society’s Church Programme Manager, Michael Pfundner, said, “The nativity is a great one to watch with people who would otherwise never go to church or read the Bible – not even at Christmas. It’s an ideal Advent resource for churches and house groups.”
The DVD package is available online only and can be bought from Bible Society resources www.shop.biblesociety.org.uk/nativity
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