Christian Faith

Here we can see how the regulations changes for this from 1983-1993.
In 1983
This is Scripture Knowledge seen as a basis to the development of Christian living. This may be done in one of three ways:
1.	Follow a syllabus prescribed by the Chaplain.
2.	Follow a syllabus based on a Bible Class Handbook, or Church Syllabus.
3.	Follow a Syllabus prepared by The Boys' Brigade.
It is strongly recommended that Companies should hold special courses other than a Bible Class for these Awards.

Grade 1 - Bronze
Awarded to Boys who have satisfactorily been involved in a course approved by the Company Chaplain and who qualify by having shown an understanding of particular passages of scripture included in the course, and the application of those passages to everyday life.

Grade 2 - Silver
Awarded to Boys who hold the Grade 1 Award, gained in a previous session, and who have satisfactorily been involved in a course approved by the Company Chaplain and who qualify by having shown an understanding of particular passages of scripture included in the course, and the application of those passages to everyday life.

Grade 3 - Gold
Awarded to Boys who hold the Grade 3 Award, gained in a previous session, and who have satisfactorily been involved in a course approved by the Company Chaplain and who qualify by having shown an understanding of particular passages of scripture included in the course, and the application of those passages to everyday life.

Assessment
Although the testing may be by examination, it is strongly recommended that a variety of testing methods be used. The following suggested methods are given and may be adopted, bearing in mind the form of the course and nature of assessment most appropriate to the individuals in the group:
1.	Oral Test (individual or group)
2.	Written (graded) answers will help to maintain interest (eg not every question should call for a full composition answer. Some may have a one-word answer, others a multiple-choice of answers.
(Regulations as at 1983)

In 1993
Boys are required to participate in a programme of Christian Education, this should meet the requirements of the general award programme (minimum of six sessions each of 30 minutes) and be progressive across the three Grades. The scheme should bring together three elements:
a.	formal presentation of scripture passages and consideration of the 'key points'.
b.	discussion on their modern relevance.
c.	interpretation in the modern day situation.

It is strongly advised that the programme be devised in conjunction with the Company Chaplain.

Subject to the above qualification it is suggested that a possible progression might be:

Grade 1 - Bronze
	The basis of the Christian Faith: from the Old to the New - 10 commandments and Jesus' commandments

Grade 2 - Silver
	Jesus' teachings: the parables, earthly stories with a heavenly meaning.

Grade 3 - Gold
	Faith in action - Paul's letters.

The above is just an outline but it is one that can be developed to meet local situations. Material in the form of a Resource Pack will be produced (1994) illustrating the above with additional packs following, These packs will also include ideas for presentation and assessment since it is especially important other project based methods are considered as well as traditional tests of comprehension e.g. role play, compilation of press reports of the day, video or radio reports and indeed participation in appropriate projects in the local or national/international community.