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Year 8 RS

Autumn Term

week 1

Lesson 1

Understanding God in History

Unit: Judaism: beliefs and teachings | Teacher Hub | Oak National AcademyUnit: Judaism: beliefs and teachings

week 2

Lesson 1

Judaism Concept of God

Concept of GodIn this lesson, we will discuss some names of God, reverence towards God and God's names, and the idea of the Divine Presence in the world.

week 3

Lesson 1

Islam: What is Imamate?

What is Imamate?In this lesson, we will focus on the what is Imamate in the Shi'a tradition. We will be exploring and investigating what Imamate is with reference to the 5 Roots of Usul ad-Din in Shi'a Islam and then consider what evidence from the Quran and Hadith is used by the Shi'a tradition to emphasis the significance and importance of the 12 Imams being the successors of authority after the death of the Prophet Muhammad. Any reference to verses from the Qur'an mentioned or included within this lesson are sourced from 'Corpus Quran' using the Sahih International translation.

week 4

Lesson 1

Islam: Tawhid

TawhidIn this lesson, we will focus on the belief of Tawhid, which is one of the six articles of faith that we will be examining and learning about. This lesson will explore what is Tawhid and why Tawhid is considered to be the most important belief in Islam. We will also consider the influence that Tawhid has on the life of a Muslim today.

week 5

Lesson 1

Dharmic Faiths: Dhamma

Dhamma, Karma, and RebirthIn this lesson, we will be looking at the concepts of Dhamma, karma, and rebirth in relation to the cycle of samsara. What are these concepts? How do they relate to being able to lead a very good life?

week 6

Lesson 1

Christanity: The Nature of God

The Nature of GodIn this lesson, we will focus on the Nature of God in Christianity. We will look at the different characteristics of God and consider the creation story.

week 7

Lesson 1

The Trinity

The TrinityIn this lesson, we will look at what the Trinity is. We will explore the mystery of the Trinity, one God, three persons and roles of members of the Trinity.

week 8

Lesson 1

Hajj

HajjIn this lesson, we will be looking at the final pillar of Islam known as the Hajj. This is a pilgrimage which has occurred over thousands of years and really emphasises the importance and significance of the history of Islam and the unity of the Ummah and worship. Any reference to verses from the Qur'an mentioned or included within this lesson are sourced from 'Quranic Arabic Corpus' using the Sahih International translation.

week 10

Lesson 1

Christian Pilgrimage

PilgrimageIn this lesson, we will focus on the Christian pilgrimages to Lourdes and Iona.

week 12

Lesson 1

Buddhist Loving kindness

Loving KindnessIn this lesson, we will focus on what The Buddha taught about a way out of suffering. We will examine the different behaviours that Buddhists adopt in order to overcome suffering.

Spring Term

week 1

Lesson 1

Genesis

The Nature of GodIn this lesson, we will focus on the Nature of God in Christianity. We will look at the different characteristics of God and consider the creation story.

week 2

Lesson 1

Jewish Atonement

13 Principles of FaithIn this lesson, we will learn Halachic (Jewish law codes) written by Maimonides and Rabbi Yosef Caro. We will take a look at Maimonides 13 Principles of Faith. We will also learn about Jewish people and practices from around the world.

week 3

Lesson 1

Christian Atonement

The ResurrectionIn this lesson, we will look at the Resurrection and why it is so important for Christians.

week 4

Lesson 1

Islamic Atonement

Day of JudgementIn this lesson, we will focus on the belief in the Day of Judgement, which is one of the six articles of faith that we will be examining and learning about. This lesson covers death, the afterlife, and Heaven and Hell.

week 5

Lesson 1

Buddhist ideas about suffering

Dukkha and The Four Noble Truths In this lesson, we will focus on Dukkha. Dukkha is an important teaching in Buddhism and it refers to suffering. We will be looking at the question of why humans suffer and the causes of suffering according to Buddhism.

week 6

Lesson 1

Humanist ideas about suffering

HumanismIn this lesson, we will be delving into a belief system which many of you may not have heard of, called Humanism.

week 7

Lesson 1

H is for Heaven

KS3 Religious Studies: H is for Heaven, Hell and Other AfterlivesA fully animated short film about afterlives in Christianity, Islam and Buddhism. Suitable for Key Stage 3, 3rd and 4th Level.

week 9

Lesson 1

Judaism

Lesson: Afterlife | KS3 Religious Education | Oak National AcademyOverview of lesson

week 10

Lesson 1

Christianity

Lesson: Afterlife | KS3 Religious Education | Oak National AcademyOverview of lesson

week 11

Lesson 1

Islam

Lesson: Day of Judgement | KS3 Religious Education | Oak National AcademyOverview of lesson

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