a combination of ideas from different religions or beliefs in one worldview

a person’s own way of understanding, experiencing and responding to the world, which can include organised beliefs

A person's way of understanding, experiencing and responding to the world

Blending worldviews and changing worldviews

Religious education

Personal worldviews and organised worldviews

Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, and Democratic: worldviews and context

Living harmoniously with different worldviews

In this unit pupils will consider how worldviews are highly contextual and that western worldviews look very different to others. They will consider how worldviews may be blended or change over time. They will reflect on how we live and respond to worldviews we may not agree with in todays society.

Worldviews: how do I see the world and does everyone see the same way?

is a combination of ideas from different religions or beliefs

is a person’s own way of understanding and experiencing the world

is a person's way of understanding and experiencing and the world

Match each keyword to its correct meaning:

Personal worldviews can change over {{}} as people grow and learn

How might a change in worldview affect daily life?

Searching for {{}} can lead people to combine beliefs.

Which is an example of a blended worldview?

Western, Ethical, Independent, Rich, Diverse

Western, Educated, Industrialised, Rich, Democratic

Wealthy, Educated, Independent, Religious, Democratic

Only about {{}} percent of people live in WEIRD societies.

Which value is MOST associated with WEIRD societies?

Non-WEIRD cultures emphasise {{}} loyalty.

It avoids assuming Western norms are universal

Starter Quiz

What does the acronym WEIRD stand for?