the Muslim-ruled area of the Iberian Peninsula, including modern-day Gibraltar, Portugal, Spain and southern France

being able to believe what you want, or not believe at all, and being respected for that choice

using threats, intense pressure or violence to compel someone to change their religion or belief

non-Muslims (mainly Christians and Jews) living under Islamic rule who were officially protected by the Muslim government

Freedom of religion or belief: what did it look like in the past?

Religious education

Freedom: what is it and how is it protected?

Freedom of religion or belief: what does it look like now?

Competing and balancing rights

Considering contested issues around freedom of religion or belief

This unit is an opportunitiy to be aware of Freedom of Religion or Belief as a Human Right as articulated in Human Rights frameworks. Pupil will look at a historical case study to better understand how these rights may be protected or violated. They will apply their learning to modern case studies.

Freedom: How far should governments go to protect freedom of religion or belief?

Discriminatory behaviour or images, whether on the grounds of race, gender, disability, religion or belief or sexual orientation, or otherwise.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

During which centuries did Al-Andalus exist?

Under Islamic rule, Christians and Jews had {{}} status.

Which city was famous for religious cultural interchange?

Jews and Muslims were forced to {{}} or be expelled.

Article 18 is part of the United Nations {{}} of Human Rights.

Which action is protected under Article 18?

People may {{}} their religion through actions.

Can religions be criticised under freedom of religion laws?

Freedom of religion also protects {{}} beliefs.

Starter Quiz

Article 18 is part of the United Nations of Human Rights.