These engaging and colourful learning mats are indented for independent study or revision for the topic of Philosophy of Religion, as part of the OCR AS/A Level specification, although it can be applied across specifications. Each learning mat is downloaded as an A3 Word document and an A4 PDF, for compatibility.
Topics include:
Ancient Philosophical Influences
Soul, Mind and Body
Arguments from Observation
Arguments from Reason
Religious experience
Problem of Evil
Nature of God
Religious Language
20th Century Perspectives
Created with the OCR RS AS/A Level in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications.
Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!
This is a learning mat indented for independent study or revision for the topic of Philosophy of Religion: 20th Century Perspectives, as part of the OCR AS/A Level specification, although it can be applied across specifications. Document can be downloaded as an A3 Word document and as an A4 PDF, for compatibility.
Resource Includes:
Vienne Circle
A J Ayer
Verification Principle
Falsification Principle
Aquinas on Language
Wittgenstein
Popper
Hare
Flew
Mitchell
Created with the OCR RS AS/A Level in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications.
Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!
Publisher documents (PDF also included) to cover Islam: Practices: Festivals - ideal for independent study or revision/exam practise. 6-page exam booklet with exam practise.
Festivals include:
Id ul-Fitr
Id ul-Adha
Ashura
Included is one set of practise questions per exam booklet (Qs 1 - 5), with exam hints and technique. These booklets are ideal for independent study or set as topic-specific homework/revision. All exams questions relate to the content discussed and give pupils a chance to practise their answering of exam questions and their exam technique.
Created with the AQA RS GCSE in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications. As an examiner for this specification, I have used what I know of the course to create this resource. Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!
Publisher documents (PDF also included) to cover Islam: Practices: The Ten Obligatory Acts of Shi’a Islam - ideal for independent study or revision/exam practise. 6-page exam booklet with exam practise.
Included is one set of practise questions per exam booklet (Qs 1 - 5), with exam hints and technique. These booklets are ideal for independent study or set as topic-specific homework/revision. All exams questions relate to the content discussed and give pupils a chance to practise their answering of exam questions and their exam technique.
Created with the AQA RS GCSE in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications. As an examiner for this specification, I have used what I know of the course to create this resource. Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!
Publisher documents (PDF also included) to cover Islam: Practices: The Five Pillars - ideal for independent study or revision/exam practise. 10-page exam booklet with exam practise.
Included is one set of practise questions per exam booklet (Qs 1 - 5), with exam hints and technique. These booklets are ideal for independent study or set as topic-specific homework/revision. All exams questions relate to the content discussed and give pupils a chance to practise their answering of exam questions and their exam technique.
Created with the AQA RS GCSE in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications. As an examiner for this specification, I have used what I know of the course to create this resource. Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!
Publisher documents (PDF also included) to cover Islam: Beliefs & Teachings: Al-Qadr and Free Will - ideal for independent study or revision/exam practise. 4-page exam booklet with exam practise.
Included is one set of practise questions per exam booklet (Qs 1 - 5), with exam hints and technique. These booklets are ideal for independent study or set as topic-specific homework/revision. All exams questions relate to the content discussed and give pupils a chance to practise their answering of exam questions and their exam technique.
Created with the AQA RS GCSE in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications. As an examiner for this specification, I have used what I know of the course to create this resource. Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!
Publisher documents (PDF also included) to cover Islam: Beliefs & Teachings: Angels - ideal for independent study or revision/exam practise. 4-page exam booklet with exam practise.
Included is one set of practise questions per exam booklet (Qs 1 - 5), with exam hints and technique. These booklets are ideal for independent study or set as topic-specific homework/revision. All exams questions relate to the content discussed and give pupils a chance to practise their answering of exam questions and their exam technique.
Created with the AQA RS GCSE in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications. As an examiner for this specification, I have used what I know of the course to create this resource. Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!
Publisher documents (PDF also included) to cover Islam: Beliefs & Teachings: Akhirah andJudgement Day - ideal for independent study or revision/exam practise. 4-page exam booklet with exam practise.
Included is one set of practise questions per exam booklet (Qs 1 - 5), with exam hints and technique. These booklets are ideal for independent study or set as topic-specific homework/revision. All exams questions relate to the content discussed and give pupils a chance to practise their answering of exam questions and their exam technique.
Created with the AQA RS GCSE in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications. As an examiner for this specification, I have used what I know of the course to create this resource. Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!
This unit of work is titled ‘Who was Muhammad?’ and includes 5 lessons from a KS3 enquiry unit.
Lessons can be taught as a stand alone lesson or as part of the unit. Aimed as a KS3 unit taught within RS.
Lessons include:
Starter
Homework slide (to be edited by yourself)
Learning objectives and 3D learning outcomes
Presentation of information
Construct Activities
Application Activities
Plenary and reviews
Embedded differentiation (where applicable)
Lesson titles:
1-2: Who was Muhammad?
3: Revelation of the Qur’an?
4: What did Muhammad preach?
5: How did Muhammad spread Islam?
Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!
This lesson is titled ‘How did Muhammad spread Islam?’ and is Lesson 5 from a KS3 enquiry-unit called ‘Who Was Muhammad?’
Can be taught as a stand alone lesson or as part of the unit. Aimed as a KS3 unit taught within RS.
Lesson includes:
Starter
Homework slide (to be edited by yourself)
Learning objectives and 3D learning outcomes
Presentation of information
Construct Activities
Application Activities
Plenary and reviews
Embedded differentiation (where applicable)
Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!
This lesson is titled ‘What did Muhammad preach?’ and is Lesson 4 from a KS3 enquiry-unit called ‘Who Was Muhammad?’
Can be taught as a stand alone lesson or as part of the unit. Aimed as a KS3 unit taught within RS.
Lesson includes:
Starter
Homework slide (to be edited by yourself)
Learning objectives and 3D learning outcomes
Presentation of information
Construct Activities
Application Activities
Plenary and reviews
Embedded differentiation (where applicable)
Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!
This lesson is titled ‘The Revelation of the Qur’an’ and is Lesson 3 from a KS3 enquiry-unit called ‘Who Was Muhammad?’
Can be taught as a stand alone lesson or as part of the unit. Aimed as a KS3 unit taught within RS.
Lesson includes:
Starter
Homework slide (to be edited by yourself)
Learning objectives and 3D learning outcomes
Presentation of information
Construct Activities
Application Activities
Plenary and reviews
Embedded differentiation (where applicable)
Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!
This lesson is titled ‘Who Was Muhammad?’ and is Lesson 1-2 from a KS3 enquiry-unit called ‘Who Was Muhammad?’
The unit assumes very little prior learning, however it would be ideal if students had already learned the basics of Islam so that they can delve deeper into understanding the person of Muhammad.
Can be taught as a stand alone lesson or as part of the unit. Aimed as a KS3 unit taught within RS.
Lesson includes:
Starter
Homework slide (to be edited by yourself)
Learning objectives and 3D learning outcomes
Presentation of information
Construct Activities
Application Activities
Plenary and reviews
Embedded differentiation (where applicable)
Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!
This is a unit of 5 lessons for the OCR unit on Religion and Ethics: Business Ethics. Lessons cover a variety of tasks, activities and learner styles, geared towards the final exam. Also included is the A3 and A4 Learning Mats / Revision Mats for this topic. In addition, included for free is the Workbook for home-study and revision!
Lessons are:
Intro to Business Ethics
Corporate Social Responsibility
Whistleblowing
Globalisation
Applying Ethical Theories
Free resources: Learning Mat / Revision Mat and Workbook also included!
Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!
This is a unit of 4 lessons for the OCR unit on Religion and Ethics: Euthanasia. Lessons cover a variety of tasks, activities and learner styles, geared towards the final exam. Also included is the A3 and A4 Learning Mats / Revision Mats for this topic. In addition, included for free is the Workbook for home-study and revision!
Lessons are:
Intro to Euthanasia
Quality and Sanctity of Life
Euthanasia and Ethical Theories
Exploring Ideas of Personhood
Free resources: Learning Mat / Revision Mat and Workbook also included!
Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!
This is a unit of 4 lessons for the OCR unit on Religion and Ethics: Kantian Ethics. Lessons cover a variety of tasks, activities and learner styles, geared towards the final exam. Also included is the A3 and A4 Learning Mats / Revision Mats for this topic. In addition, included for free is the Workbook for home-study and revision!
Lessons are:
Intro to Kantian Ethics
Hypothetical and Categorical Imperatives
Applying Kantian Ethics
Assessing Kantian Ethics
Free resources: Learning Mat / Revision Mat and Workbook also included!
Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!
This is a 19-slide PowerPoint (pdf also included) covering the topics for the OCR unit on Religion and Ethics. Each slide covers a topic or sub-topic and thinkers/philosophers who have a view on that particular topic/sub-topic, which students can learn for their exams. Can be used an an in-lesson resource or for independent study / revision.
Slides are:
Natural Law
Situation Ethics
Kantian Ethics
Utilitarianism
Euthanasia
Business Ethics
Meta-Ethics
Naturalism
Intuitionism
Emotivism
Prescriptivism
Conscience
Aquinas’ Approach to Conscience
Sexual Ethics
Morality
My own students use this resource whilst writing and planning essays. I also find it useful when marking them - it is a reference/guide to who says what and gives a quick insight into what could be added/argued to make improvements to essays.
Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!
This is a 19-slide PowerPoint (pdf also included) covering the topics for the OCR unit on Philosophy of Religion.Each slide covers a topic or sub-topic and thinkers/philosophers who have a view on that particular topic/sub-topic, which students can learn for their exams. Can be used an an in-lesson resource or for independent study / revision.
Slides are:
Ancient Philosophy
Knowledge / Reality
Soul, Mind and Body
Arguments based on observation
Teleological Argument
Cosmological Argument
Arguments based on reason
Ontological Argument
Religious Experience
William James on Religious Experience
Problem of Evil
OMnipotence
Eternal God
Omniscience
Omnibenevolence
Apophatic Way
Cataphatic Way (Analogy)
Cataphatic Way (Symbol)
20th Century Perspectives
My own students use this resource whilst writing and planning essays. I also find it useful when marking them - it is a reference/guide to who says what and gives a quick insight into what could be added/argued to make improvements to essays.
Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!
This is a unit of 4 lessons for the OCR unit on Religion and Ethics: Situation Ethics. Lessons cover a variety of tasks, activities and learner styles, geared towards the final exam. Also included is the A3 and A4 Learning Mats / Revision Mats for this topic. In addition, included for free is the Workbook for home-study and revision!
Lessons are:
Intro to Situation Ethics
Joseph Fletcher
Applying Situation Ethics
Assessing Situation Ethics
Free resources: Learning Mat / Revision Mat and Workbook also included!
Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!
This is a unit of 4 lessons for the OCR unit on Religion and Ethics: Sexual Ethics. Lessons cover a variety of tasks, activities and learner styles, geared towards the final exam. Also included is the A3 and A4 Learning Mats / Revision Mats for this topic. In addition, included for free is the Workbook for home-study and revision!
Lessons are:
Intro to Sexual Ethics
Applying Ethical Theories to Sexual Ethics
Is Religion important in SE?
Is Sexual Behaviour Private?
Free resources: Learning Mat / Revision Mat and Workbook also included!
Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!