RE 101: Religion & Philosophy Resources is shop for teachers of Philosophy & Ethics, Religious Studies & Politics.
It sells Schemes of Work, Knowledge Organisers, PowerPoint Lessons, Personalised Learning Checklists (PLCs), Key Word Glossaries, Electronic Reading Lists and many other revision resources.
Exam Boards covered include: OCR, AQA, Edexcel and Eduqas/WJEC
RE 101: Religion & Philosophy Resources is shop for teachers of Philosophy & Ethics, Religious Studies & Politics.
It sells Schemes of Work, Knowledge Organisers, PowerPoint Lessons, Personalised Learning Checklists (PLCs), Key Word Glossaries, Electronic Reading Lists and many other revision resources.
Exam Boards covered include: OCR, AQA, Edexcel and Eduqas/WJEC
Key Stage 3 Christianity Lesson: Should you believe in miracles?
This is a fully resourced and editable PowerPoint lesson introducing students to the topic of Christianity and David Hume’s Critique of Miracles. It is suitable for Year 7, 8 and 9 students.
The lesson contains the following activities:
A discussion task around the miracles of Jesus
An explanation of the Principles of Testimony and Credulity
A card sort on David Hume’s Critique of Miracles
A writing task summarising the learning of the lesson.
A plenary activity
Please note that this lesson can be taught in isolation on it’s own or as part of a 6 lesson scheme of work on Christianity.
Key Stage 3 Judaism Lesson: When did Judaism begin?
This is a fully resourced and editable PowerPoint lesson introducing students to the topic of Judaism and the history of Judaism. It is suitable for Year 7, 8 and 9 students.
The lesson contains the following activities:
A brainstorm on what students already know about Judaism.
A time-line of Jewish history.
A card sort activity on the most significant events in Jewish history.
A writing task summarising the learning of the lesson.
Please note that this lesson can be taught in isolation on it’s own or as part of a 6 lesson scheme of work on Judaism.
OCR Religious Studies Key Stage 5 (KS5): Unit 1 Philosophy of Religion Scheme of Work (SOW).
This Scheme of Work includes a lesson-by-lesson breakdown with differentiated Learning Outcomes, Lesson Activities, Key Words and Homework Tasks (including exam/essay practice).
The Scheme of Work is designed in accordance with the new Ofsted Framework (2019) and includes statements of intent, implementation and impact.
Topics Include:
Philosophical Language & Thought;
Existence of God (including the Design, Cosmological and Ontological Argument);
God & the World (Including Religious Experience and the Problem of Evil);
The Nature & Attributes of God;
Religious Language: Negative, Analogical & Symbolic;
Religious Language: Twentieth Century Perspectives;
This SOW is suitable for the following exam specifications: OCR Religious Studies (A-Level).
Please note that fully resourced PowerPoint lessons for this Scheme of Work can also be purchased from Kallipolis Philosophy Resources on the TES Website.
Improvement Action Plan (SIAP) / Development Plan
A blank template on Microsoft Word for creating a School or Department Improvement Plan.
The plan is structured around the new Ofsted Framework with objectives relating to:
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years Provision
Sixth Form
Ontological Argument Lesson: What is the Ontological Argument’?
A fully resourced lesson on Ontological Arguments suitable for A-Level or GCSE students.
This pack includes a PowerPoint Presentation which has:
Do Now Tasks
Differentiated Learning Outcomes/Objectives
Differentiated Key Questions
Differentiated Tasks
A Note-Making Booklet
A Key Reading
Please note that the key readings providing in this booklet covers Anselm’s Descartes’ and Malcolm’s Ontological Arguments.
This lesson is part of the Kallipolis Schemes of Work which can be purchased separately from: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/indiana_jim
Key Stage 5 (KS5) Philosophy of Religion Knowledge Organiser: The Cosmological Argument
This is a one-page Knowledge Organiser designed for Sixth Form students taking Religious Studies or Philosophy A-Level. It contains key content, key words and suggested wider readings.
The following content is contained within the Knowledge Organiser:
St. Thomas Aquinas’ First Way: The Prime Mover;
St. Thomas Aquinas’ Second Way: The Uncaused Case;
St. Thomas Aquinas’ Third Way: The Argument for Necessity & Contingency;
William Lane Craig’s Kalam Cosmological Argument;
The Strengths & Weaknesses of Cosmological Arguments;
This Knowledge Organiser is suitable for the following exam specifications: OCR Religious Studies (A-Level) , AQA Religious Studies (A-Level), Edexcel Religious Studies (A-Level) and Eduqas (WJEC) Religious Studies (A-Level)
Religion, Peace & Conflict - GCSE Religious Studies (RS) Knowledge Organiser
This is a two-page Knowledge Organiser designed for Year 10 and 11 (KS4) students taking Religious Studies or GCSE.
The Knowledge Organiser looks predominately at Christian views (Liberal & Catholic) but also looks briefly at other religious stances (Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, Sikhism & Hinduism).
It contains key content, key words and key quotes for the GCSE exams.
The following content is contained within the Knowledge Organiser:
War & Peace
Holy Wars
Just War Theory
Pacifism
Supporting Victims of Conflicts
Interfaith Dialogue
Forgiveness & Reconciliation
This Knowledge Organiser is suitable for the following exam specifications: OCR Religious Studies (GCSEl) , AQA Religious Studies (GCSE), Edexcel Religious Studies (GCSE) and Eduqas (WJEC) Religious Studies (GCSE).
Key Stage 5 (KS5) Philosophy of Religion Knowledge Organiser: Religious Language
This is a one-page Knowledge Organiser designed for Sixth Form students taking Religious Studies or Philosophy A-Level. It contains key content, key words and suggested wider readings.
The following content is contained within the Knowledge Organiser:
St. Thomas Aquinas’ Analogous Language;
Via Negativa;
Paul Tillich’s Symbolic Language;
Myths;
The Strengths & Weaknesses of Religious Language;
This Knowledge Organiser is suitable for the following exam specifications: OCR Religious Studies (A-Level) , AQA Religious Studies (A-Level), Edexcel Religious Studies (A-Level) and Eduqas (WJEC) Religious Studies (A-Level)
GCSE OCR Religious Studies Knowledge Organisers - Revision Pack
This is a revision pack of 8 sets of 2-page knowledge organisers designed for students studying GCSE Religious Studies (OCR specification).
The pack contains Christians and Muslim view.
The following knowledge organisers are contained:
Christian Beliefs & Teachings
Christian Worship & Practices
Muslim Beliefs & Teachings
Muslim Worship & Practices
Relationships and Family
The Existence of God & Revelations
Religion, Peace & Conflict
Dialogue between Religious & Non-Religious Groups
Key Stage 3 Judaism Lesson: What is it like to be Jewish today?
This is a fully resourced and editable PowerPoint lesson introducing students to the topic of Judaism, Jewish practices and the being Jewish in the modern world. It is suitable for Year 7, 8 and 9 students.
The lesson contains the following activities:
A discussion task around Shabbat and Eruvs
A research task about Jewish practices, festivals and rituals
A writing task summarising the learning of the lesson.
A plenary activity analysing how Judaism has adapted to the modern world
Please note that this lesson can be taught in isolation on it’s own or as part of a 6 lesson scheme of work on Judaism.
Cosmological Argument Lesson: What is the Cosmological Argument?
A fully resourced lesson on Cosmological Arguments suitable for A-Level or GCSE students.
This pack includes a PowerPoint Presentation which has:
Do Now Tasks
Differentiated Learning Outcomes/Objectives
Differentiated Key Questions
Differentiated Tasks
A Note-Making Booklet
A Key Reading
Please note that the key readings providing in this booklet cover Historical Versions of Cosmological Arguments, Thomas Aquinas’ Three Ways & William Lane Craig’s Kalam Argument.
This lesson is part of the Kallipolis Schemes of Work which can be purchased separately from: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/indiana_jim
Religious Studies Key Stage 5 (KS5): Unit 1 Philosophy of Religion Reading List with electronic weblinks
This is a Reading List designed for Sixth Form students taking Religious Studies or Philosophy A-Level.
Topics Include:
Ancient Philosophical Influences;
Arguments for the Existence of God;
Religious Experience;
The Problem of Evil;
The Nature & Attributes of God;
Religious Language;
Miracles;
Soul, Mind & Body and the Afterlife;
This Reading List is suitable for the following exam specifications: OCR Religious Studies (A-Level), AQA Religious Studies (A-Level), Edexcel Religious Studies (A-Level) and Eduqas (WJEC) Religious Studies (A-Level).
This reading list is a good companion to a FREE resource also avaliable from Kallipolis of six set copyright-free readings by St. Thomas Aquinas, David Hume, St. Anselm, Rene Descartes, William Paley and William James.
AQA Key Stage 5 (KS5) Unit 1 Philosophy of Religion: End-of-Topic Assessments
A collection of 3 custom end-of-topic assessments in the style of the AQA Religious Studies A-Level.
Each assessment covers two topics as follows:
Assessment 1: Existence of God & Evil and Suffering;
Assessment 2: Religious Experience & Religious Language;
Assessment 3: Miracles & Self, Death and the Afterlife;
These assessments are suitable for the following exam specifications: AQA Religious Studies (A-Level).
A generic AQA Mark Scheme is also provided.
Ofsted Deep Dive Preparation / Folder (Primary Phase)
This is a collection of 15 blank templates that can be used to support an Ofsted Inspection or Deep Dive. It can be used by Senior Leaders (SLT) at a Whole School Level as well as by Heads of Department (HoDs) at a subject leavel. It has been designed for the new Ofsted Framework.
The resource contains the following blank Microsoft Word templates:
School & Department Context Document
Progress since previous Inspection Document
Assessment of Strengths & Weaknesses Document
Self-Evaluation Form (SEF)
School Improvement Action Plan (SAIP) / Development Plan
Curriculum Intent Document
Curriculum Map / Learning Journey
Scheme of Work
Assessment Calendar
Impact Report
Quality of Education Tracking Document
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Record
S.M.S.C. Summary Document
Pupil Surveys
Timetable
Crime & Punishment - GCSE Religious Studies (RS) Knowledge Organiser
This is a two-page Knowledge Organiser designed for Year 10 and 11 (KS4) students taking Religious Studies or GCSE.
The Knowledge Organiser looks predominately at Christian views (Liberal & Catholic) but also looks briefly at other religious stances (Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, Sikhism & Hinduism).
It contains key content, key words and key quotes for the GCSE exams.
The following content is contained within the Knowledge Organiser:
Aims of Punishment
Attitudes towards Crime & Criminals
Capital Punishment / Death Penalty
Forgiveness & Reconciliation
Human Rights
This Knowledge Organiser is suitable for the following exam specifications: OCR Religious Studies (GCSEl) , AQA Religious Studies (GCSE), Edexcel Religious Studies (GCSE) and Eduqas (WJEC) Religious Studies (GCSE).
Muslim Beliefs & Teachings - GCSE Religious Studies (RS) Knowledge Organiser
This is a two-page Knowledge Organiser designed for Year 10 and 11 (KS4) students taking Religious Studies or GCSE and studying Islam.
It contains key content, key words and key quotes for the GCSE exams.
The following content is contained within the Knowledge Organiser:
The Six Articles of Faith (Sunni)
The Five Principles of Faith / Roots of Usul ad-Din (Shi’a)
The Nature of Allah
Prophethood (Risalah)
Holy Books (Kutub)
Angels (Malaikah)
Predestination (Al Qadr)
Heaven & Hell (Akhirah)
This Knowledge Organiser is suitable for the following exam specifications: OCR Religious Studies (GCSEl) , AQA Religious Studies (GCSE), Edexcel Religious Studies (GCSE) and Eduqas (WJEC) Religious Studies (GCSE).
Christian Practices - GCSE Religious Studies (RS) Knowledge Organiser
This is a two-page Knowledge Organiser designed for Year 10 and 11 (KS4) students taking Religious Studies or GCSE.
The Knowledge Organiser looks at Christian views only.
It contains key content, key words and key quotes for the GCSE exams.
The following content is contained within the Knowledge Organiser:
Worship
Prayer
Sacraments
Pilgrimage
Festivals
The Church in the Local Community
The Church in the Wider World
This Knowledge Organiser is suitable for the following exam specifications: OCR Religious Studies (GCSEl) , AQA Religious Studies (GCSE), Edexcel Religious Studies (GCSE) and Eduqas (WJEC) Religious Studies (GCSE).
Assessment/Exam/Homework Answer Booklet - Religious Studies
A blank answer booklet to use with other Kallipolis resources such as the Kallopolis End of Topic Assessments, Mock Exams or Homework Essays.
The booklet is a PDF and contains space for teacher feedback in the form of What Went Well (WWW) and Even Better IF (EBI).
10 Free Signposting and Key Words/Phrase Posters to make a Classroom Display
This display will help students with essay writing in a number of subjects including Religious Studies, Philosophy & Ethics, Politics, History & English.
Free KS5 Philosophy Quotes Poster to promote A-Level Religious Studies
Philosophers include:
Socrates
Rene Descartes
Bertrand Russell
Ludwig Wittgenstein
Jeremy Bentham
Friedrich Nietzsche