This extensive revision PPT revises the whole of OCR A Level Theology / Developments in Christian Thought, helpfully summarising each topic into one revision grid. After each unit, ten sample questions (based on the language of the spec) are there to focus revision and prepare for possible exam questions on the topic.
Topics include:
Augustine on Human Nature
Death and the Afterlife
Knowledge of God’s Existence
Person of Jesus Christ
Christian Moral Principles
Christian Moral Action
Religious Pluralism and Society
Religious Pluralism and Theology
Rise of Secularism
Gender and Society
Gender and Theology
Liberation Theology and Marx
Created with the OCR RS AS/A Level in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications.
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This extensive revision PPT revises the whole of OCR A Level Philosophy, helpfully summarising each topic into one revision grid. After each unit, ten sample questions (based on the language of the spec) are there to focus revision and prepare for possible exam questions on the topic.
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.
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This extensive revision PPT revises the whole of OCR A Level Ethics, helpfully summarising each topic into one revision grid. After each unit, ten sample questions (based on the language of the spec) are there to focus revision and prepare for possible exam questions on the topic.
Topics include:
Natural Law
Situation Ethics
Utilitarianism
Kantian Ethics
Euthanasia
Business Ethics
Meta-ethics
Conscience
Sexual Ethics
Created with the OCR RS AS/A Level in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications.
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These engaging and colourful learning mats are indented for independent study or revision for the topic of Developments in Christian Thought, 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:
1.Augustine on Human Nature
2. Death and the Afterlife
3. Knowledge of God’s Existence
4. Jesus Christ
5. Christian Moral Principles
6. Christian Moral Practices/Action
7. Religious Pluralism
8. Challenge of Secularisation
9. Gender
10. Karl Marx and Liberation Theology
Created with the OCR RS AS/A Level in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications.
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Creative and visually engaging learning mat / revision sheet for Jewish Practices: Rituals (Brit Milah/Naming ceremonies/Bat Mitzvah/Bar Mitzvah/Marriage/Death and Funerals/Shiva)
Created with the WJEC / Eduqas 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!
These engaging and colourful learning mats are indented for independent study or revision for the topic of Religion and Ethics, 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:
Natural Law
Utilitarianism
Situation Ethics
Kantian Ethics
Euthanasia
Business Ethics
Meta-Ethical Theories
Conscience
Sexual Ethics
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 thorough and interactive revision lesson on the topic of ‘Soul, Mind and Body’ (in the Philosophy of Religion) section of the course helps learners to revise both AO1 and AO2, in line with the specification requirements. The lesson PPT and resources can be downloaded as both a PPT document and a PDF, for compatibility.
Activities include card sorts, fill in the blanks, video tasks, quizzes and more!
This 23-slide lesson specifically follows the requirements of the OCR A Level Religious Studies Spec, though they can be edited easily for other specifications. They explore appropriate AO1 (knowledge and understanding) followed by AO2 (analysis and evaluation), culminating in exam practise with a choice of four essay titles.
The lesson itself can be both teacher-led and used as a revision resources for at-home learning. It is a versatile resources for both class and home.
Resource covers:
The philosophical language of the soul, mind and body in the thinking of:
Plato
Plato’s view of the soul as the essential and immaterial part of a human, temporarily united with the body
Aristotle
Aristotle’s view of the soul as the form of the body; the way the boy behaves and lives; something which cannot be separated from the body
Metaphysics of consciousness, including:
Substance dualism
The idea that mind and body are distinct substances
Materialism
The idea that mind and consciousness can be fully explained by physical or material interactions
Knowledge and understanding (AO1) relating to:
Plato’s and Aristotle’s view of the soul
Substance Dualism as the idea that mind and body are separate or distinct substances
Descartes’ proposal of material and spiritual substances as a solution to the mind/soul and body problem
Materialism as the idea that mind and consciousness can be fully explained by physical or material interactions
The rejection of a soul as a spiritual substance
oAnalysis and evaluation (AO2) relating to:
Materialist critique of dualism and dualist responses to materialism
Whether the concept of ‘soul’ is best understood metaphorically or as a reality
The idea that any discussion about the mind-body distinction is a category error
o Exam practise questions
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Publisher document (PDF also included) to cover Christian Practices: Pilgrimage, including Holy Lands, Taize, Lourdes, Walsingham and Jerusalem. This booklet is 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.
Resource also includes A, B, C, D-style exam questions with some exam hints and tips
Created with the WJEC / Eduqas 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 is a unit of 6 lessons for the OCR unit on Gender in Society and Theology. Lessons cover a variety of tasks, activities and learner styles, geared towards the final exam. Also included is the In addition, included for free is the Workbook for home-study and revision!
Lessons are:
Intro
Roles of Men and Women
Motherhood
Ruether
Daly
Assessing Gender
Free resource: Workbook on Gender
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Whole unit on a page!
This is a learning mat indented for independent study or revision for the topic of Developments in Christianity: Jesus Christ, 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:
Jesus as the Son of God
Jesus as Liberator
Jesus as Teacher of Wisdom
Whether Jesus relationship with God was special or truly unique
Heresies
Key Texts
Created with the OCR RS AS/A Level in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications.
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10 pages and 60 individual clue cards for the game 'What Am I'?!
The game features three hints and pupils need to work in teams to write down the correct word. Great for getting to know the key terminology associated with the religion. Great, competitive game for your pupils!
Instructions are included in the download pack. Any other questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch!
Created with the WJEC / Eduqas 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!
Lesson intended as a double lesson (roughly 1.5 hours) as part of a unit of work called ‘Prejudice and Discrimination’ for KS3. This lesson is called ‘Religious Discrimination’ and is L5 in the unit. This lesson can be taught as a stand alone lesson or as part of the unit.
Lesson includes:
Homework
Starter
3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes
Definitions
Case Studiess
Video and Reflection task
Plenary
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This resource is Lesson 6 in a new Buddhism unit aimed at KS3. The lesson and PowerPoints include a range of engaging, high-quality activities covering an introduction to Buddhism.
Lesson includes:
Homework slide
Review of prior learning
Title, objective and date
Key Words
Video Tasks
Breathing meditation
Analysis Task
Evaluation
Plenary
Scaffolding is included in the Powerpoint itself and also in the resources to ensure maximum engagement and comprehension. Challenges (extension tasks) also exist throughout the lessons to further enhance skills and understanding.
There are a variety of knowledge, understanding and evaluation tasks throughout the lesson, including video and debate activities that the students always love - year-on-year.
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This is a unit of 3 lessons for the OCR unit on The Challenge of Secularism. Lessons cover a variety of tasks, activities and learner styles, geared towards the final exam. There is a Learning Mat (A3 and A4) that summarises the unit, too. In addition, included for free is the Workbook for home-study and revision!
Free resource: Workbook on the Challenge of Secularism
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Publisher documents (PDF also included) to cover Philosophy and Ethics: Religion, Peace and Conflict: - Conflict and War, ideal for independent study, homework or revision/exam practise. 5-page exam booklet with exam practise.
Topics include:
Forms of Violence
Just War
Holy War
Christian Views
Muslim Views
Terrorism
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 is a unit of 4 two-hour lessons for the OCR unit on Philosophy of Religion: 20th Century Perspectives. Lessons cover a variety of tasks, activities and learner styles, geared towards the final exam.
FREE with this unit - 29 page Unit Workbook for revision and self-study
Lessons are:
Verification Principle
Falsification Symposium
Wittgenstein (Language Games)
Comparing Aquinas and Wittgenstein / Model Essay
Each lesson also includes assessment of the arguments proposed and an essay-style question for discussion and development.
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Resource Includes:
- Key Concepts
- Core Questions
- Human Right
- Social Justice
- Amnesty International
- Campaigning for Human Rights
- Humanist Attitudes to Human Rights and Social Justice
- Christian Attitudes to Human Rights and Social Justice
- Christian Aid
- Salvation Army
- Liberation Theology
- Censorship
- Freedom of Religious Expression
- Religious Extremism
- Abortion Extremism
- Prejudice and Discrimination
- Religious Discrimination
- Humanist Attitudes to Prejudice and Discrimination
- Christian Attitudes to Prejudice and Discrimination
- Martin Luther King Jr
- Poverty and Wealth
- Relative Poverty / Absolute Poverty
- Fair Trade
- Christian Attitudes to Wealth and Poverty
- Helping those in Poverty
- Humanist Attitudes to Wealth and Poverty
Created with the WJEC / Eduqas 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 document (PDF also included) to cover Christian Practices: the Sacraments. This booklet is 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.
Resource also includes A, B, C, D-style exam questions with some exam hints and tips
Created with the WJEC / Eduqas 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!
6 Creative and visually engaging learning mats / revision sheets for Philosophy and Ethics: Issues of Human Rights. Learning Mats cover the entire topic:
1. Human Rights
2. Social Justice (including Liberation Theology)
3. Censorship and Religious Expression
4. Prejudice and Discrimination
5. Religious Extremism
6. Poverty and Wealth
Files come as A4 documents (PDF) and A3 Word documents.
Created with the WJEC / Eduqas 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!