Topic: Ontological Argument Unit: Unit 2: Philosophy of Religion Exam Board: Eduqas This knowledge organiser is a greater brief summary of the Ontological Argument. It can be given to students to help with revision or as part of their lesson on the Ontological Argument. It covers Anselm, Descartes and Malcolm with a key quote. It should be made clear to students that this is only a brief summary and they will need more information than this to do well in their exam! This is designed for the Eduqas A-Level Religious Studies syllabus. It is designed for Paper 2 - Philosophy of Religion.

Topic: Influences of Religious Experience Unit: Unit 2: Philosophy of Religion Marks: 20 Marks Exam Board: Eduqas The essay is on influences of religious experience and forms part of the Philosophy unit of A-Level Religious Studies. This is a 20 mark knowledge style essay question. Included is a model answer and a model plan to help support with DIRT and marking. This is designed for the Eduqas exam board but could be adapted to suit other exam boards.

Topic: Atheism Unit: Unit 2: Philosophy of Religion Marks: 20 Marks Exam Board: Eduqas The essay is on Atheism and forms part of the Philosophy unit of A-Level Religious Studies. This is a 20 mark knowledge style essay question. Included is a model answer and a model plan to help support with DIRT and marking. This is designed for the Eduqas exam board but could be adapted to suit other exam boards.

Topic: Carl Jung Unit: Unit 2: Philosophy of Religion Marks: 30 Marks Exam Board: Eduqas The essay is on Carl Jung and forms part of the Philosophy unit of A-Level Religious Studies. This is a 30 mark evaluation style essay question. Included is a model answer and a model plan to help support with DIRT and marking. This is designed for the Eduqas exam board but could be adapted to suit other exam boards.

Topic: Ontological Argument (Developments) Unit: Unit 2: Philosophy of Religion Marks: 20 Marks Exam Board: Eduqas The essay is on the Ontological Argument and forms part of the Philosophy unit of A-Level Religious Studies. This focuses on developments of the ontological argument by Descartes and Malcolm. This is a 20 mark knowledge style essay question. Included is a model answer and a model plan to help support with DIRT and marking. This is designed for the Eduqas exam board but could be adapted to suit other exam boards.

Topic: Challenges to Inductive Arguments Unit: Unit 2: Philosophy of Religion Marks: 30 Marks Exam Board: Eduqas The essay is on Challenges to Inductive Arguments and forms part of the Philosophy unit of A-Level Religious Studies. This is a 30 mark evaluation style essay question. Included is a model answer and a model plan to help support with DIRT and marking. This is designed for the Eduqas exam board but could be adapted to suit other exam boards.

Topic: Ontological Argument Unit: Unit 2: Philosophy of Religion Marks: 30 Marks Exam Board: Eduqas The essay is on the ontological argument and forms part of the Philosophy unit of A-Level Religious Studies. This is a 30 mark evaluation style essay question. Included is a model answer and a model plan to help support with DIRT and marking. This is designed for the Eduqas exam board but could be adapted to suit other exam boards.

Topic: Augustinian Type Theodicy Unit: Unit 2: Philosophy of Religion Marks: 20 Marks Exam Board: Eduqas The essay is on Augustinian Type Theodicy and forms part of the Philosophy unit of A-Level Religious Studies. This is a 20 mark knowledge style essay question. Included is a model answer and a model plan to help support with DIRT and marking. This is designed for the Eduqas exam board but could be adapted to suit other exam boards.

Topic: Cosmological Argument Unit: Unit 2: Philosophy of Religion Marks: 20 Marks Exam Board: Eduqas The essay is on the cosmological argument and forms part of the Philosophy unit of A-Level Religious Studies. This is a 20 mark knowledge style essay question. Included is a model answer and a model plan to help support with DIRT and marking. This is designed for the Eduqas exam board but could be adapted to suit other exam boards.

Lesson Topic: Paganism and Philosophy L.O: To analyse the relationship between Pagan beliefs and Ancient Greek philosophy Activities List Who is this? Do you think religion and morality are connected? Five questions Create a card game Plenary light bulb

Lesson Title: What is philosophy? Intended Unit: Philosophy Age: Key Stage 3 This lesson gives a brief introduction to philosophy and philosophical questions. It is designed to start off a unit looking at philosophy and different philosophical questions. It is designed for Key Stage 3 Religious Education Activities Starter: 60 Second Thoughts Main Activities: Copy definition of philosophy List philosophical questions ‘A Dog’s Life’ Comprehension (link provided) Challenge Tasks: Other Greek words with same roots Write an answer to questions If we can never know the truth of the question, what is the point in philosophy? Plenary: Outline what is meant by a philosophical question

Topic: Atheism Unit: Unit 2: Philosophy of Religion Exam Board: Eduqas This is a full lesson on the topic of atheism. This is designed for the Eduqas exam board but should suit other exam boards. This is for Paper 2: Philosophy of Religion. This lesson is designed to be taught across two or three lessons. A student version is also included which has answers removed. All necessary worksheets are included along with any links needed. Homework tasks are included. Activities Starters: 3 Plenaries: 3 Main Activities: 10 Small Activities: 4 Knowledge Checks: 3 Challenge Points: 5 Practice Essays: 1

Topic: Irenaean-type Theodicy Unit: Unit 2: Philosophy of Religion Exam Board: Eduqas This is a full lesson on the topic of Irenaean-type theodicies. This is designed for the Eduqas exam board but should suit other exam boards. This is for Paper 2: Philosophy of Religion. This lesson is designed to be taught across two or three lessons. A student version is also included which has answers removed. All necessary worksheets are included along with any links needed. No homework tasks are included in this lesson as I teach Augustinian-type theodicies in the same week Activities Starters: 3 Plenaries: 3 Main Activities: 8 Small Activities: 3 Knowledge Checks: 2 Challenge Points: 3 Practice Essays: 1

Topic: The Problem of Evil Unit: Unit 2: Philosophy of Religion Exam Board: Eduqas This is a full lesson on the topic of the problem of evil. This is designed for the Eduqas exam board but should suit other exam boards. This is for Paper 2: Philosophy of Religion. This lesson is designed to be taught across two or three lessons. A student version is also included which has answers removed. All necessary worksheets are included along with any links needed. Homework tasks are included. Activities Starters: 3 Plenaries: 3 Main Activities: 8 Small Activities: 5 Knowledge Checks: 4 Challenge Points: 6 Practice Essays: 1

Topic: Ontological Arguments (inc. developments) Unit: Unit 2: Philosophy of Religion Exam Board: Eduqas This is a full lesson on the topic of the ontological argument. This includes Anselm’s argument as well as the developments of Descartes and Malcolm. This is designed for the Eduqas exam board but should suit other exam boards. This is for Paper 2: Philosophy of Religion. This lesson is designed to be taught across two or three lessons. A student version is also included which has answers removed. All necessary worksheets are included along with any links needed. Homework tasks are included. Activities Starters: 3 Plenaries: 3 Main Activities: 15 Small Activities: 6 Knowledge Checks: 3 Challenge Points: 2 Practice Essays: 1

Topic: Challenges to Inductive Arguments Unit: Unit 2: Philosophy of Religion Exam Board: Eduqas This is a full lesson on the topic of the challenges to inductive arguments. This is designed for the Eduqas exam board but should suit other exam boards. This is for Paper 2: Philosophy of Religion. This lesson is designed to be taught across two or three lessons. A student version is also included which has answers removed. All necessary worksheets are included along with any links needed. Homework tasks are included. Activities Starters: 3 Plenaries: 3 Main Activities: 11 Small Activities: 3 Knowledge Checks: 3 Challenge Points: 0 Practice Essays: 1

Topic: Teleological Argument Unit: Unit 2: Philosophy of Religion Exam Board: Eduqas This is a full lesson on the topic of the teleological argument. This is designed for the Eduqas exam board but should suit other exam boards. This is for Paper 2: Philosophy of Religion. This lesson is designed to be taught across two or three lessons. A student version is also included which has answers removed. All necessary worksheets are included along with any links needed. Homework tasks are included. Activities Starters: 3 Plenaries: 3 Main Activities: 5 Small Activities: 2 Knowledge Checks: 2 Challenge Points: 1 Practice Essays: 1

Topic: Cosmological Argument Unit: Unit 2: Philosophy of Religion Exam Board: Eduqas This is a full lesson on the topic of the cosmological argument. This is designed for the Eduqas exam board but should suit other exam boards. This is for Paper 2: Philosophy of Religion. This lesson is designed to be taught across two or three lessons. A student version is also included which has answers removed. All necessary worksheets are included along with any links needed. Homework tasks are included (these presuppose that students have studied ethics & then philosophy & can be amended as needed to suit your scheme of work) As this would likely be the first topic taught as part of philosophy there is also a section on how to answer 20 mark questions, this can easily be skipped if necessary! Activities Starters: 3 Plenaries: 3 Main Activities: 6 Small Activities: 11 Knowledge Checks: 4 Challenge Points: 5 Practice Essays: 1

Topic: Challenges to the Ontological Argument Unit: Unit 2: Philosophy of Religion Exam Board: Eduqas This is a full lesson on the topic of challenges to the ontological argument. This is designed for the Eduqas exam board but should suit other exam boards. This is for Paper 2: Philosophy of Religion. This lesson is designed to be taught across two or three separate lessons. It has starters and plenaries that allow it to easily be broken down into three lessons. I personally choose to teach this the same week as the ontological argument as it is quite a short topic A student version is also included which has answers removed. All necessary worksheets are included along with any links needed. Activities Starters: 3 Plenaries: 3 Main Activities: 3 Small Activities: 1 Knowledge Checks: 1 Challenge Points: 1 Practice Essays: 1

Topic: Sigmund Freud Unit: Unit 2: Philosophy of Religion Exam Board: Eduqas This is a full lesson on the topic of Sigmund Freud. This is designed for the Eduqas exam board but should suit other exam boards. This is for Paper 2: Philosophy of Religion. This lesson is designed to be taught across two or three lessons. A student version is also included which has answers removed. All necessary worksheets are included along with any links needed. Homework tasks are included. Activities Starters: 3 Plenaries: 3 Main Activities: 11 Small Activities: 5 Knowledge Checks: 5 Challenge Points: 7 Practice Essays: 1