Would you really love a time line of Religion on your wall? From the Big Bang to the Appointment of Libby Lane - the first female Bishop. It does not include all religions or denominations, just the main 6 religions, Protestant and Catholic, Sunni and Shia. It also includes some key historical moments for context.
There is infographics, pictures, and key facts to make it a useful tool in your classrooms or corridors!
All resource and a powerpoint for AQA GCSE Theme A Relationships & Families Lesson 10 Nature & purpose of families in the 21st century with a GCSE exam focus
To look at all the ways that Buddhism has influenced modern culture - music, films, mindfulness, books, exercise.
To consider which is the best contribution of Buddhism to the 21st century - bringing in the teachings from previous lessons
Looking at Ninians Smart’s 7 dimensions of religion and evaluating whether Buddhism has each dimension. Then comparing Buddhism as a worldview with their own worldview, and therefore questioning whether Buddhism is a worldview or a religion, or both!
The second lesson in Buddhism as a worldview, introducing the Buddha. Questioning the historicity of Buddha and looking at him through an historical, theological and philosophical lens. Considering the understanding of the Buddha within Hindu Dharma. Then there is a quick overview of his teachings.
Culminates to an introduction of the three refuges and children to use a personal lens to consider their 3 refuges
This lesson explores four stories of the Buddha
The blindmen and the elephant
Two monks and the woman
Monkey King and swan
Middle Way sitar
It also sets a homework to listen the The RE Podcast and the episode on the Middle way which links this concept to the teachings of the Buddha from last lesson in a really short and accessible way!
An introductory lesson to Buddhism as a world view looking through a sociological lens. How many Buddhists are there, where in the world are they? What different Buddhists schools are there, and why are some Buddhists monks.
Culminates in the question ‘How do we know not all Buddhists are the same?’