The concept of a worldview
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain what is meant by a worldview and how worldviews differ.
Key learning points
- A worldview is the way in which someone understands, interprets and inhabits the world.
- Some people have a religious worldview and some people have a non-religious worldview.
- Worldviews can be organised or personal.
- Worldviews can change over time.
- We can better understand worldviews by interviewing people.
Keywords
Worldview - the way someone understands, interprets and inhabit the world
Religious - a worldview that usually includes belief in God or the divine as part of finding meaning
Non-religious - a worldview that looks to humans, reason and the natural world for meaning
Personal - something that relates to an individual
Common misconception
Only religious people have a worldview.
Everyone has a worldview. For some people it may be linked to a particular religion. For others it might be a non-religious worldview.
Teacher tip
The animation 'Nobody stands nowhere' by Emily Downe provides a visual and thought-provoking introduction to the idea of a worldview. You coud show this to your class and ask them what they think it adds to their understanding of worldview. It is available at the Theos website.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.The word for the divine or ultimate reality in Hindu Dharma is ...
Q2.Treating others as you would like to be treated in known as the ...
Q3.Match each pilgrimage site or event to the country it is found in.
Scotland
India
England
Iran
Q4.For Sikhs and Hindus, the word 'sewa' can be translated as ' '.
Q5.An example of someone who follows a non-religious worldview is a ...
Q6.The name for the Sikh community is the ...
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.A worldview is ...
Q2.Worldviews can be both organised and .
Q3.Humanism is an example of ...
Q4.Social scientists who study worldviews might look to better understand them by ...
Q5.Which of these statements about worldviews is most accurate?
Q6.The fact that the Church of England now allows women to become priests and bishops shows us that ...
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