Languages Archive
Exploring ultimate question
Staff at William Farr had been seeking for an inspirational way to introduce philosophy and religious ethics in RE. The key concept of meaning, purpose and truth in the revised programme of study provided timely inspiration. ‘We wanted to develop … Continue reading
Meaningful ceremonies
This activity was used with pupils in key stage 3, year 8. Aims: o To deepen and broaden understanding of important religious, cultural and social traditions and ceremonies. o To identify and explore how personal family traditions and ceremonies may … Continue reading
‘God is in everything’
This policy includes learning about the religious belief, practices and values of the Christian faith, but also takes account of the teaching and practices of other principal religions practiced in Britain and around the world. This activity was part of … Continue reading
Religion and Belief Systems in Asia
This website has a detailed lesson plan to teach about the different religions and belief systems in Asia. The website also includes links to worksheets students can use during this lesson. The worksheets include a blank map of Asia and … Continue reading
ISLAM Rel.LehrerInnen
This site is not exclusively dedicated to teaching solely about Islam, since it has sections targeting other fundamentals of Austrian education such as language, but a large portion of the site includes teaching materials about Islam.
Interfaith internet pals
This activity was part of a religious education project to establish a network of 'e-pals' between two schools in the same city: one with a largely Muslim intake and the other with a Roman Catholic tradition.
Curriculum Guidelines for Religious Education The American Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Diocese of the U.S.A.
These guidelines advise how to teach about the Orthodox Christian Faith. Emphasis is placed upon demonstrating the connection of this religion to people’s lives and not just teaching the facts and history about the religion.
National Qualifications Curriculum Support: Religious, Moral, and Philosophical Studies Morality in the Modern World: Hinduism
This packet gives an introduction to the history of Hinduism and the important texts within Hinduism. Each section in the packet discusses a certain ethical issue and how Hinduism views it, such as crime and punishment, gender stereotyping, globalization, international … Continue reading
National Qualifications Curriculum Support: Religious, Moral, and Philosophical Studies Morality in the Modern World: Humanism
“This unit provides teachers of Religious and Moral Education in Scotland the opportunity to gain an insight into Humanism and its values. This publication describes and explains the Humanist approach to some specific moral issues. The discussions of each of … Continue reading