RE 101: Religion & Philosophy Resources is shop for teachers of Philosophy & Ethics, Religious Studies & Politics.
It sells Schemes of Work, Knowledge Organisers, PowerPoint Lessons, Personalised Learning Checklists (PLCs), Key Word Glossaries, Electronic Reading Lists and many other revision resources.
Exam Boards covered include: OCR, AQA, Edexcel and Eduqas/WJEC
RE 101: Religion & Philosophy Resources is shop for teachers of Philosophy & Ethics, Religious Studies & Politics.
It sells Schemes of Work, Knowledge Organisers, PowerPoint Lessons, Personalised Learning Checklists (PLCs), Key Word Glossaries, Electronic Reading Lists and many other revision resources.
Exam Boards covered include: OCR, AQA, Edexcel and Eduqas/WJEC
Scheme of Work (SOW) Template
A blank scheme of work template on Microsoft Word.
It contains a cover page with Ofsted compliant sections on Curriculum Intent as well as a lesson-by-lesson scheme of work containing:
Learning Outcomes
Lesson Activities
Key Words
Homework
Key Stage 3 Judaism Lesson: When do Jewish people believe about God?
This is a fully resourced and editable PowerPoint lesson introducing students to the topic of Judaism and the the nature of God. It is suitable for Year 7, 8 and 9 students.
The lesson contains the following activities:
A discussion activity about Jewish history
A research task using information stations on the nature of God
A writing task summarising the learning of the lesson.
A plenary activity making links between key terminology from the lesson.
Please note that this lesson can be taught in isolation on it’s own or as part of a 6 lesson scheme of work on Judaism.
Key Stage 3 Christianity Lesson: Who was Jesus?
This is a fully resourced and editable PowerPoint lesson introducing students to the topic of Christianity and the life of Jesus. It is suitable for Year 7, 8 and 9 students.
The lesson contains the following activities:
A brainstorm on what students already know about Christianity.
A time-line of the life of Jesus.
A card sort activity on the most significant events in Jesus’ life.
A writing task summarising the learning of the lesson.
Please note that this lesson can be taught in isolation on it’s own or as part of a 6 lesson scheme of work on Christianity.
Edexcel Religious Studies Key Stage 5 (KS5): Unit 1 Philosophy of Religion Scheme of Work (SOW).
This Scheme of Work includes a lesson-by-lesson breakdown with differentiated Learning Outcomes, Lesson Activities, Key Words and Homework Tasks (including exam/essay practice).
The Scheme of Work is designed in accordance with the new Ofsted Framework (2019) and includes statements of intent, implementation and impact.
Topics Include:
Philosophical Issues & Questions (including the Design, Cosmological & Ontological Argument);
The Nature & Influence of Religious Experience;
Problems of Evil & Suffering;
Religious Language;
Works of Scholars;
This SOW is suitable for the following exam specifications: Edexcel Religious Studies (A-Level).
Please note that fully resourced PowerPoint lessons for this Scheme of Work can also be purchased from Kallipolis Philosophy Resources on the TES Website.
Religious Studies Key Stage 5 (KS5): Unit 1 Philosophy of Religion Reading List with electronic weblinks
This is a Reading List designed for Sixth Form students taking Religious Studies or Philosophy A-Level.
Topics Include:
Ancient Philosophical Influences;
Arguments for the Existence of God;
Religious Experience;
The Problem of Evil;
The Nature & Attributes of God;
Religious Language;
Miracles;
Soul, Mind & Body and the Afterlife;
This Reading List is suitable for the following exam specifications: OCR Religious Studies (A-Level), AQA Religious Studies (A-Level), Edexcel Religious Studies (A-Level) and Eduqas (WJEC) Religious Studies (A-Level).
This reading list is a good companion to a FREE resource also avaliable from Kallipolis of six set copyright-free readings by St. Thomas Aquinas, David Hume, St. Anselm, Rene Descartes, William Paley and William James.
**Key Stage 3 Judaism Knowledge Organiser
This is a fully editable Microsoft Word document revising the topic of Judaism. It can be used as a generic resource for revision or with the RE101 KS3 Judaism Scheme of Work and lesson resources.
It is suitable for Year 7, 8 and 9 students.
The Knowledge Organiser contains the following:
A list of Key Terms and Words
A History of Judaism including Abraham and Moses
A description of the Key Beliefs about God of Judaism
A description of the Key Rituals, Practices, Festivals and Worship in Judaism
An explanation of Jewish responses to the Holocaust
Ofsted Deep Dive Preparation / Folder (Secondary Phase)
This is a collection of 15 blank templates that can be used to support an Ofsted Inspection or Deep Dive. It can be used by Senior Leaders (SLT) at a Whole School Level as well as by Heads of Department (HoDs) at a subject leavel. It has been designed for the new Ofsted Framework.
The resource contains the following blank Microsoft Word templates:
School & Department Context Document
Progress since previous Inspection Document
Assessment of Strengths & Weaknesses Document
Self-Evaluation Form (SEF)
School Improvement Action Plan (SAIP) / Development Plan
Curriculum Intent Document
Curriculum Map / Learning Journey
Scheme of Work
Assessment Calendar
Impact Report
Quality of Education Tracking Document
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Record
S.M.S.C. Summary Document
Pupil Surveys
Timetable
Key Stage 3 Judaism Lesson: What is it like to be Jewish today?
This is a fully resourced and editable PowerPoint lesson introducing students to the topic of Judaism, Jewish practices and the being Jewish in the modern world. It is suitable for Year 7, 8 and 9 students.
The lesson contains the following activities:
A discussion task around Shabbat and Eruvs
A research task about Jewish practices, festivals and rituals
A writing task summarising the learning of the lesson.
A plenary activity analysing how Judaism has adapted to the modern world
Please note that this lesson can be taught in isolation on it’s own or as part of a 6 lesson scheme of work on Judaism.
AQA A-Level Religious Studies Course Guide
This Course Guide is an overview of the Philosophy & Ethics Key Stage 5 (KS5) Course and contains the following:
Course Aims & Expectations
Course Content
Examination & Assessment Information
Suggested Textbooks
Suggested Revision Guidance
Useful Websites
Muslim Beliefs & Teachings - GCSE Religious Studies (RS) Knowledge Organiser
This is a two-page Knowledge Organiser designed for Year 10 and 11 (KS4) students taking Religious Studies or GCSE and studying Islam.
It contains key content, key words and key quotes for the GCSE exams.
The following content is contained within the Knowledge Organiser:
The Six Articles of Faith (Sunni)
The Five Principles of Faith / Roots of Usul ad-Din (Shi’a)
The Nature of Allah
Prophethood (Risalah)
Holy Books (Kutub)
Angels (Malaikah)
Predestination (Al Qadr)
Heaven & Hell (Akhirah)
This Knowledge Organiser is suitable for the following exam specifications: OCR Religious Studies (GCSEl) , AQA Religious Studies (GCSE), Edexcel Religious Studies (GCSE) and Eduqas (WJEC) Religious Studies (GCSE).
Christian Practices - GCSE Religious Studies (RS) Knowledge Organiser
This is a two-page Knowledge Organiser designed for Year 10 and 11 (KS4) students taking Religious Studies or GCSE.
The Knowledge Organiser looks at Christian views only.
It contains key content, key words and key quotes for the GCSE exams.
The following content is contained within the Knowledge Organiser:
Worship
Prayer
Sacraments
Pilgrimage
Festivals
The Church in the Local Community
The Church in the Wider World
This Knowledge Organiser is suitable for the following exam specifications: OCR Religious Studies (GCSEl) , AQA Religious Studies (GCSE), Edexcel Religious Studies (GCSE) and Eduqas (WJEC) Religious Studies (GCSE).
GCSE Religious Studies Knowledge Organiser - Christian Key Beliefs & Teaching
This is a fully editable 2-page Knowledge Organiser for Year 10 and 11 (KS4) students taking a Religious Studies or GCSE.
It contains key content, key words and key quotes, along with the following content:
The Nature of God
The Holy Trinity
Biblical Accounts of Creation
Creation and the Problem of Evil & Suffering
Jesus Christ (Incarnation, Crucifixion, Resurrection and Ascension)
Life After Death (Heaven & Hell)
Sin, Atonement and Salvation
This Knowledge Organiser is suitable for the following exam specifications: OCR Religious Studies (GCSE) , AQA Religious Studies (GCSE), Edexcel Religious Studies (GCSE) and Eduqas/WJEC Religious Studies (GCSE).
Dialogues between Religious and Non-Religious Groups - GCSE Religious Studies (RS) Knowledge Organiser
This is a two-page Knowledge Organiser designed for Year 10 and 11 (KS4) students taking Religious Studies or GCSE.
The Knowledge Organiser looks at Christian views only.
It contains key content, key words and key quotes for the GCSE exams.
The following content is contained within the Knowledge Organiser:
Religion & Secularisation in the UK
Potential Clashes over education, law, medicine & marriage
Interfaith Dialogue
Exclusivism, Inclusivism & Pluralism
Agnosticism, Atheism & Humanism
This Knowledge Organiser is suitable for the following exam specifications: OCR Religious Studies (GCSEl)
Human Rights & Social Justice - GCSE Religious Studies (RS) Knowledge Organiser
This is a two-page Knowledge Organiser designed for Year 10 and 11 (KS4) students taking Religious Studies or GCSE.
The Knowledge Organiser looks predominately at Christian views (Liberal & Catholic) but also looks briefly at other religious stances (Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, Sikhism & Hinduism).
It contains key content, key words and key quotes for the GCSE exams.
The following content is contained within the Knowledge Organiser:
Human Rights
Prejudice & Discrimination
Racism
Sexism / Gender Equality
Homophobia
Wealth & Poverty
Charity
This Knowledge Organiser is suitable for the following exam specifications: OCR Religious Studies (GCSEl) , AQA Religious Studies (GCSE), Edexcel Religious Studies (GCSE) and Eduqas (WJEC) Religious Studies (GCSE).
Key Stage 5 (KS5) Philosophy of Religion Knowledge Organiser: The Cosmological Argument
This is a one-page Knowledge Organiser designed for Sixth Form students taking Religious Studies or Philosophy A-Level. It contains key content, key words and suggested wider readings.
The following content is contained within the Knowledge Organiser:
St. Thomas Aquinas’ First Way: The Prime Mover;
St. Thomas Aquinas’ Second Way: The Uncaused Case;
St. Thomas Aquinas’ Third Way: The Argument for Necessity & Contingency;
William Lane Craig’s Kalam Cosmological Argument;
The Strengths & Weaknesses of Cosmological Arguments;
This Knowledge Organiser is suitable for the following exam specifications: OCR Religious Studies (A-Level) , AQA Religious Studies (A-Level), Edexcel Religious Studies (A-Level) and Eduqas (WJEC) Religious Studies (A-Level)
The Existence of God & Revelations - GCSE Religious Studies (RS) Knowledge Organiser
This is a two-page Knowledge Organiser designed for Year 10 and 11 (KS4) students taking Religious Studies or GCSE.
The Knowledge Organiser looks at Christian views only.
It contains key content, key words and key quotes for the GCSE exams.
The following content is contained within the Knowledge Organiser:
The Nature or Concept of God
Arguments for the Existence of God (Design, First Cause & Miracles)
The Problem of Evil & Suffering
Religious Experiences
Revelation
This Knowledge Organiser is suitable for the following exam specifications: OCR Religious Studies (GCSEl) , AQA Religious Studies (GCSE), Edexcel Religious Studies (GCSE) and Eduqas (WJEC) Religious Studies (GCSE).
Key Stage 5 (KS5) Philosophy of Religion Knowledge Organiser: The Problem of Evil
This is a one-page Knowledge Organiser designed for Sixth Form students taking Religious Studies or Philosophy A-Level. It contains key content, key words and suggested wider readings.
The following content is contained within the Knowledge Organiser:
The Logical Problem of Evil;
The Evidential Problem of Evil;
The Augustinian Theory;
Irenaean Theodicies (including John Hick’s Soul-Making Theodicy;
The Strengths & Weaknesses of different Theodicies;
This Knowledge Organiser is suitable for the following exam specifications: OCR Religious Studies (A-Level) , AQA Religious Studies (A-Level), Edexcel Religious Studies (A-Level) and Eduqas (WJEC) Religious Studies (A-Level)
Arguments for Existence of God - Remote Learning Booklets
A collection of 7 home learning booklets that students can complete at home. Each booklet comes with 6 activities and a set textbook reading (also included).
Bundle Contains:
Design Argument Remote Learning Booklets
Cosmological Argument Remote Learning Booklets
Ontological Argument Remote Learnign Booklets
This bundle is suitable for students studying A-Level Philosophy & Ethics or Religious Studies.
** Sixth Form (KS5) Religious Studies Learning Journey Poster**
This is a summary curriculum document that can be used as a display, provided to parents or used during an Ofsted Inspection to explain the Religious Studies curriculum being taught.
This Religious Studies Curriculum Learning Journey has been designed to fulfill a number of A-Level specifications (including AQA, OCR, Edexcel & Eduqas / WJEC) and to prepare students to continue studying related subjects at university.
Please note that detailed Schemes of Work and fully resourced PowerPoint lessons for this Curriculum Learning Journey are avaliable for purchase from Kallipolis Philosophy Resources’ shop on the TES Website.
Topics Covered in this Curriculum Learning Journey include:
Philosophy of Religion
Religious Ethics
Developments in Christian Thought
Secondary (KS3 & KS4) Religious Studies Learning Journey Poster
This is a summary curriculum document that can be used as a display, provided to parents or used during an Ofsted Inspection to explain the Religious Studies curriculum being taught.
This Religious Studies Curriculum Learning Journey has been designed to fulfill a number of local agreed syllabus and GCSE specifications (including AQA, OCR, Edexcel & Eduqas / WJEC) and to prepare students to continue studying Religious Studies at A-Level.
Please note that detailed Schemes of Work and fully resourced PowerPoint lessons for this Curriculum Learning Journey are avaliable for purchase from Kallipolis Philosophy Resources’ shop on the TES Website.
Topics Covered in this Curriculum Learning Journey include:
Christianity
Islam
Judaism
Hinduism
Buddhism
Sikhism
Philosophy of Religion
Religious Ethics