Secondary Religious Studies

KS3 • Ages 11-14

  • A-Z of Religion and Beliefs

    An animated A to Z guide that explores and introduces a variety of religious topics.

    • KS3 • Ages 11-14

  • Divine Women

    Bettany Hughes uncovers the remarkable and neglected stories of women and religion.

    • KS3/GCSE • Ages 11-16

  • Inside the Mosque: What do you need to know?

    There are over 2.5 million Muslims in the UK and the mosque has a central role in Islam. Students can find out more in this interactive article.

    • KS3/GCSE • Ages 11-16
    Image of inside a mosque.

  • Inside the Synagogue: What do you need to know?

    There are over 400 synagogues in the UK and they come in all sorts of different shapes and sizes. Students can find out more in this interactive article.

    • KS3/GCSE • Ages 11-16
    Image inside of a synagogue.

  • Inside the Church: What do you need to know?

    Although there are many different branches of Christianity, many churches share common features. Discover what these are and why they're important with this interactive guide.

    • KS3/GCSE • Ages 11-16
    Close-up of a church spire with a stone gargoyle.

  • Sunnis and Shias: What's the story?

    Sunni and Shia Muslims: What is the difference between the two, and is there a connection between this age-old split and conflict around the world? Students can find out more in this interactive article.

    • KS3/GCSE • Ages 11-16
    A prostrate muslim man - photographed from in front, showing the top of his head with his hands either side of the head. The floor is covered by a green and gold rug.

  • Why didn't Christianity die out in the 1st Century?

    What makes Christianity ‘shareable’? Discover why Christianity spread in the 3rd Century when so many other religions disappeared. Students can find out more in this interactive article.

    • KS3/GCSE • Ages 11-16
    Ancient-looking mosaic tiling showing fish and old text reading, CONVIVIONOS

  • Why do Buddhists meditate?

    Have you ever wondered why people practise meditation? Bettany Hughes finds out why Buddhists meditate and learns techniques for how to meditate successfully. Students can find out more in this interactive article.

    • KS3/GCSE • Ages 11-16
    A gold Buddha statue shown from the neck upwards.

GCSE • Ages 14-16

  • Strictly Soulmates

    This series of short films follows young British people from four different faiths as they look for a suitable life partner.

    • KS3/GCSE • Ages 11-16

  • Matters of life and death

    A collection of six short documentary films exploring important issues in religion, morality and ethics, based on major themes explored in Key Stage 4 and GCSE religious studies and ethics lessons.

    • GCSE • Ages 14-16

  • The Quran: The long journey into British life

    An interactive timeline explaining that the journey of the Quran into British life has been far from easy. Along the way it has been banned, burned and badmouthed. It has gone from outright condemnation to suspicion to becoming an accepted part of modern British life.

    • KS3/GCSE • Ages 11-16

  • When is Easter? Well, it depends...

    Why is Easter a movable feast? Why are there two Easter dates and how did Easter influence the calendar we use today? Students can find out more in this interactive article.

    • KS3/GCSE • Ages 11-16

  • Life of the Buddha: A spiritual journey

    A timeline of events in the life of the Buddha, from conception to his awakening and death. The precise dating of his life is controversial. Students can find out more in this interactive article.

    • KS3/GCSE • Ages 11-16

  • What is the real story of the Garden of Eden?

    The story of Adam and Eve is one of the most important stories of the Bible. But how much does it really say and how much has been made up? Students can find out more in this interactive article.

    • KS3/GCSE • Ages 11-16
    Painting of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. They are both naked and shown from the shoulders up. Adam is offering Eve an apple from an apple tree.

  • Are we wired to believe in a higher power?

    Why is religion everywhere? Psychologists, anthropologists and even neuroscientists have come up with a number of theories about our predisposition to believe. Students can find out more in this interactive article.

    • KS3/GCSE • Ages 11-16
    Statue of Neptune - he is holding a trident.

  • What do the lost gospels tell us about the real Jesus?

    The Jesus of the lost gospels is very different. Instead of the suffering, son of God, they depict a divine being whose sayings revealed mysterious secrets. Students can find out more in this interactive article.

    • KS3/GCSE • Ages 11-16
    Painted tiles depicting a traditional image of Jesus Christ's face.

  • Janmashtami: Why do some Hindus go without sleep for two days?

    Krishna Janmashtami is a Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Krishna, one of the most popular Hindu deities. Students can find out more in this interactive article.

    • KS3/GCSE • Ages 11-16
    Hindus taking part in the festivl of Janmashtami. Overhead shot of tightly crowded people all reaching their hands to a person at the centre of the photo.

  • The changing faces of Satan

    Discover how the way we think about the Christian devil – and the way he looks – has changed throughout history in this interactive article.

    • KS3/GCSE • Ages 11-16