Faith, Religion and Society | Complete RE Unit – 13 Lessons + Student Booklet | KS5

A complete 13-lesson Religious Education unit exploring faith, religious diversity, alternative religious movements and the role of religion in modern society.

This engaging scheme of work encourages secondary school students to explore different religious and non-religious worldviews, challenge assumptions and develop critical thinking skills through discussion, debate, research and reflection.

What’s Included?

• 13 PowerPoint lessons with learning objectives, activities and discussion questions
• Accompanying student workbook/booklet to support learning and written activities
• Opportunities for independent research, group discussions and debates
• End-of-unit summary and assessment

Lesson Overview

1. Why Bother with Religious Education?
2. Celebrating Diversity in Britain
3. Religious Fundamentalism
4. New Religious Movements – Scientology
5. The Amish
6. The Unification Church (Moonies)
7. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons)
8. Jehovah’s Witnesses
9. The Illuminati and Conspiracy Theories
10. Atheism, Agnosticism and Humanism
11. God, Faith or Religion?
12. Is There a Place for Religion in Modern Britain?
13. Summary and Assessment

Perfect For

• KS3 and KS4 Religious Education
• Core RE and non-examined Religious Studies
• Exploring British Values, diversity and tolerance
• Developing critical thinking, evaluation and debate skills
• Specialist and non-specialist RE teachers

A ready-to-teach unit designed to encourage meaningful conversations about belief, identity and the place of religion in today’s world.

Please note: Some lessons include external video links and discussion of controversial beliefs. Teachers should review content and check links before delivery.