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

Religious education

Interpreting the 2021 census data

Exploring Christians - diveristy and complexity

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?

The term ‘no religion’ covers a wide range of individuals, not just actual {{}}.

Who is known for researching the 'nones' in Britain?

The 'no religion' label may include people who believe in a {{}} power.

According to Linda Woodhead, which of these contributes to the rise of the 'nones'?

Which of the following is NOT one of Linda Woodhead’s three broad reasons?

To understand religious affiliation across the population.

What is the purpose of asking about religion in the census?

In 2021, fewer people identified as {{}} than in 2011.

What does the census reveal about UK society?

The census does not ask about religious {{}} like prayer.

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

Lesson outcome