This lesson explores what is meant by the term ‘near death experience’ and looks at the phenomenon through the experience of Carl Jung. It also engages in some of the proposed scientific explanations for the phenomena and and urges students to reflect on and critique the idea of out of body/near death experiences. Links to RS edexcel syllabus.

Intro to capital punishment. This lesson looks at what capital punishment is and the reasoning for and against it. Students reflect on a series of high profile case studies and consider whether they feel capital punishment can be just. Links to RS edexcel syllabus.

This lesson is part of a key stage three scheme of work titled ‘can we prove God exists?’ The lesson provides an introduction to the design argument with some simple comprehension activities.

why wars occur conflicts case studies Links to RS edexcel syllbus

Euthanasia introduction. This lesson gives an introduction to what euthanasia is, the law and some of the key arguments for and against it. It has some differentiated resources suitable for supporting very weak students. It links to the edexcel syllabus.

This lesson explores how secular society views religion through a variety of images. Students are urged to consider who might be offended and the nature of free speech (strengths and problems).

This lesson explores the way in which our place in the world and social context influences what we believe truth to be. It uses a range of activities that encourage students to reflect on what they perceive to be fact or fiction and exploring where these ideas come from.