Exploring Christians - diveristy and complexity

Religious education

Interpreting the 2021 census data

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?

What category saw an increase in the 2021 census?

The UK is described as a {{}} society in terms of religion.

This data demonstrates the {{}} nature of Christianity in the UK.

What practice involving bread and wine do many Christians share?

Why doesn’t the census give a clear picture of internal diversity in Christianity?

What religious identification decreased in the 2021 census compared to 2011?

The census shows the UK has people from many different {{}}.

What does the census not tell us about religion?

The online census may have increased {{}} religion responses.

What is a limitation of census religion data?

Exploring Christians - diveristy and complexity

Lesson outcome