an official count of a country’s population, usually including details like age, sex, and occupation

involving or including people who follow different religions

a person's connection or association with a specific religion

Interpreting the 2021 census data

Religious education

Exploring Christians - diveristy and complexity

Linda Woodhead's exploration of the 'nones' - atheism

Linda Woodhead's exploration of the 'nones' - agnosticism

Exploring 'other' religion - Paganism

The future of religion

In this unit pupils will interpret census data to explore religion and belief in the UK. They will examine the growing diversity within Christianity and the rise of cultural Christians. They will use work by the sociologist, Linda Woodhead, to analyse the rise of 'no religion' in the UK.

Census: How has the landscape of belief changed in Britain?

including people who follow different religions

a person’s connection with a specific religion

Match the key word to its correct meaning.

97{{}} of the population of England and Wales completed the 2021 census (around 57.7 million people).

A census is held every {{}} years in England and Wales.

Which of these religious groups increased in number between 2011 and 2021?

True – it records people’s beliefs and practices.

False – it shows only what people ticked, not what they believe.

False – it measures church attendance and prayer.

The census tells us how many people follow a religion in England and Wales.

When did England become a predominantly Christian country?

Who is the head of the Church of England?

a belief system often involving faith, values, and practices

a personal hobby involving stories and rituals

a political movement with no connection to belief

They are taking part in cultural traditions.

What does it mean if someone celebrates religious festivals but has no faith?

Interpreting the 2021 census data

Lesson outcome