This introductory unit invites students to explore the nature and purpose of religion from a broad, non-confessional perspective. Drawing on Ninian Smart’s Seven Dimensions of Religion (ritual, narrative, experiential, doctrinal, ethical, social, and material), the scheme encourages students to think critically about what makes a belief system ‘religious’ and how religion shapes individuals and societies.
The lessons are:
What is RS?
What is a religion?
Hindu worship
Aqiqah
Gurdwara
Image of the Buddha
The Ummah
Buddhist monks
General Revelation
Special Revelation
Bible
Qur’an
Ahimsa
Seva
Love your neighbour
Golden Rule
Religion project