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

nature is sacred and central to beliefs and rituals

umbrella term for different worldviews often connected to nature, ancient traditions and forms of polythesim

a spiritual practice found in many cultures where a shaman (a healer or spiritual guide) connects with the spirit world to help people

Exploring 'other' religion - Paganism

Religious education

Interpreting the 2021 census data

Exploring Christians - diveristy and complexity

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

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

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?

Paganism does not rely on a single holy {{}} or prophet.

various spiritual paths like Wicca and Druidry and Shamanism

Pagans celebrate seasonal festivals using the Wheel of the ...

Which is a well-known Pagan wedding ritual?

Shamanism often involves trance, dance, or nature-based ...

Agnostics believe it's {{}} whether God exists.

Which is NOT guaranteed if someone says 'no religion'?

they share common values and spiritual outlooks

How do agnostics compare with religious people?

Someone may practice rituals but still be {{}} about faith.

Why do agnostics often have similar values to religious people?

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Exploring 'other' religion - Paganism

Lesson outcome

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.