L6.a) Types of religious organisation (Sociology, Beliefs in Society)

Organisations, movements & members - Types of religious organisation is the 6th topic which is part of the unit on Beliefs in Society. There are 3 parts to this topic:

6.a) Types of religious organisation
6.b) Explaining the growth of religious movements
6.c) Religiosity and social groups

This is an interactive lesson, with opportunities for paired/group activities. To help students further engage with the topic, there are contemporary videos and reading materials included.

Lesson objectives:
• To be able to identify the key characteristics of churches, denominations, sects, cults, New Religious Movements and New Age Movements.
• To be able to describe real life examples of each of the above religious organisations and movements.

This lesson is delivered part of the wider scheme of work for Beliefs in Society, would follow on from L5. Religion in a global context, which is available as individual lessons or as a discounted bundle in the shop!

To continue the scheme of work, the next topic is L6.b) Organisation, movements and members - Explaining the growth of religious movements, which is also available in our shop.

Easy to deliver Power Point presentation, with helpful teaching tips in the notes.

• Student friendly activities or resources.
• Worksheets formatted and ready to print.
• Stretch and challenge activities included.
• Focus on literacy and key concepts.
• Great links to exam skills and assessment criteria.
Resources are made for the AQA Sociology specification, but may be tailored for use with other exam boards. Textbook page numbers and references are made to AQA A Level Sociology Book One and Book Two by Rob Webb et al.

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