Big Questions Big Answers Vol. 1 – Investigating God
Theme: Investigating God
The concept of God is an essential piece of substantive content to teach in RE. This first title in the series Big Questions Big Answers offers a variety of well-resourced and inspiring strategies for teaching about God, and focuses in particular on four worldviews: non-religious, Christian, Hindu and Muslim.
Pupils can become investigators, guided by psychology and theology experts, to consider what people mean when they use the word ‘God’.
For younger pupils: we look at what Christians mean by the word God and with the use of music, and what Muslims mean by the word God through story and calligraphy of the 99 names of Allah.
For older pupils: we focus on the Hindu idea of a supreme being and some wider ideas about God in a series of worldviews.
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Investigating God Unit 1: Investigator briefingIntroductory briefing to spark curiosity and critical thinking about the concept of God, setting the stage for deeper exploration.
External links
- ExternalSpirited Arts 2024
- ExternalSpirited Arts 2023
- ExternalUnderstanding Christianity
- ExternalGod as creator (BBC 'Bitesize' clip)
- ExternalFischy song: 'God beside' on YouTube(Sample)
- ExternalFischy song: 'God beside' on YouTube(Full song)
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What do Christians believe about God?Delve into Christian beliefs about God, exploring theological concepts like the Trinity and God's role in human life. - Internal
Imran’s ideas about GodResource for primary students exploring Islamic beliefs about God. - Internal
Investigating God Unit 2: What do Christians believe about God?Overview of Christian beliefs about God, focusing on core concepts like the Trinity, God ís love, and God as creator.
External links
- ExternalFurther stories about Muhammad (on BBC Bitesize)
- ExternalMy First Qur'an (RE Today shop)
- ExternalAnimated versions of stories from the Qur'an (produced for Muslim children)
- External99 names of God by Daniel Thomas Dyer (Chickpea Press)
- ExternalFischy song: 'God beside' on YouTube(Sample)
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Mobile templatesMobile Templates help students structure RE discussions on faith and belief through interactive, visual learning tools. - Internal
Six of the names of AllahA resource exploring six names of Allah in Islam, providing explanations and encourages aging reflection on the divine attributes in daily life and prayer. - Internal
Investigating God Unit 3:What do Muslims believe about God?Exploration of Muslim beliefs about Allah, focusing on Tawhid, the relationship with Allah, and the influence of faith in Islam. - Internal
What do Muslims believe about God?Learn about the core Islamic belief in God (Allah), exploring His attributes and the concept of Tawhid in Muslim theology.
External links
- ExternalInformation about Hindu deities (Learn Religions)
- ExternalInformation about Hindu deities (RE Online)
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Hindu deities factfileFact file introducing primary students to Hindu gods and goddesses. - Internal
Investigating God Unit 4: What do Hindus believe about the idea of a supreme being?Introduction to Hindu beliefs about the Supreme Being, covering Brahman, the Trimurti, and the interconnectedness of all life.
External links
- ExternalBBC gallery of illustrated Ramayana
- ExternalBBC - My life, my religion: Hinduism
- ExternalArranging a humanist speaker to visit
- ExternalVoices of faith and belief in schools: guidance and a code of conduct
- ExternalChecklist for visits and visitors
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Messages about God Venn diagram and cardsMessabout God Venn diagram & cards aid RE teachers in exploring religious perspectives on God through interactive activities. - Internal
How might ideas about God affect peoples lives, more quotesQuotes and perspectives on how beliefs about God impact lives. - Internal How might ideas about God affect peoples lives, more quotesQuotes and perspectives on how beliefs about God impact lives.
eResources
- ExternalPupil booklet
- ExternalResource 6.2 Snowflake diagram (supports Step 3A)
- ExternalResource 6.3 LAMBI grid (supports Step 3A)
- ExternalResource 6.4 Being psychologists for the day (supports Step 3B)
- ExternalResource 6.6 More Bible stories (supplements Resource 6.5 in book)
- ExternalResource 6.7 Commentary on the Bible stories (supports Resources 6.5 and 6.6)
- ExternalResource 6.8 Speech bubble sheet
- ExternalResource 6.9 Lanyard template
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Investigating God Unit 6:Multidisciplinary REExploring theological questions about God through a multidisciplinary approach involving philosophy, ethics, history, and more.
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Investigator briefing: GodWhat do Christians believe about God?What do Muslims believe about God?What do Hindus believe about the idea of a supreme being?Where do ideas about God come from?Multidisciplinary RE: What can we learn from psychology and theology about the idea of God?
External links
- InternalSpirited Arts gallery
Member Only Content
- Internal Investigating God Unit 1: Investigator briefingIntroductory briefing to spark curiosity and critical thinking about the concept of God, setting the stage for deeper exploration.
External links
- InternalSpirited Arts 2024
- InternalSpirited Arts 2023
- ExternalUnderstanding Christianity
- ExternalGod as creator (BBC 'Bitesize' clip)
- ExternalFischy song: 'God beside' on YouTube(Sample)
- ExternalFischy song: 'God beside' on YouTube(Full song)
Member Only Content
- Internal What do Christians believe about God?Delve into Christian beliefs about God, exploring theological concepts like the Trinity and God's role in human life.
- Internal Imran’s ideas about GodResource for primary students exploring Islamic beliefs about God.
- Internal Investigating God Unit 2: What do Christians believe about God?Overview of Christian beliefs about God, focusing on core concepts like the Trinity, God ís love, and God as creator.
External links
- ExternalFurther stories about Muhammad (on BBC Bitesize)
- ExternalMy First Qur'an (RE Today shop)
- ExternalAnimated versions of stories from the Qur'an (produced for Muslim children)
- External99 names of God by Daniel Thomas Dyer (Chickpea Press)
- ExternalFischy song: 'God beside' on YouTube(Sample)
Member Only Content
- Internal Mobile templatesMobile Templates help students structure RE discussions on faith and belief through interactive, visual learning tools.
- Internal Six of the names of AllahA resource exploring six names of Allah in Islam, providing explanations and encourages aging reflection on the divine attributes in daily life and prayer.
- Internal Investigating God Unit 3:What do Muslims believe about God?Exploration of Muslim beliefs about Allah, focusing on Tawhid, the relationship with Allah, and the influence of faith in Islam.
- Internal What do Muslims believe about God?Learn about the core Islamic belief in God (Allah), exploring His attributes and the concept of Tawhid in Muslim theology.
External links
- ExternalInformation about Hindu deities (Learn Religions)
- ExternalInformation about Hindu deities (RE Online)
eResources
Member Only Content
- Internal Hindu deities factfileFact file introducing primary students to Hindu gods and goddesses.
- Internal Investigating God Unit 4: What do Hindus believe about the idea of a supreme being?Introduction to Hindu beliefs about the Supreme Being, covering Brahman, the Trimurti, and the interconnectedness of all life.
External links
- ExternalBBC gallery of illustrated Ramayana
- ExternalBBC - My life, my religion: Hinduism
- ExternalArranging a humanist speaker to visit
- InternalVoices of faith and belief in schools: guidance and a code of conduct
- InternalChecklist for visits and visitors
Member Only Content
- Internal Messages about God Venn diagram and cardsMessabout God Venn diagram & cards aid RE teachers in exploring religious perspectives on God through interactive activities.
- Internal How might ideas about God affect peoples lives, more quotesQuotes and perspectives on how beliefs about God impact lives.
- Internal How might ideas about God affect peoples lives, more quotesQuotes and perspectives on how beliefs about God impact lives.
eResources
- InternalPupil booklet
- InternalResource 6.2 Snowflake diagram (supports Step 3A)
- InternalResource 6.3 LAMBI grid (supports Step 3A)
- InternalResource 6.4 Being psychologists for the day (supports Step 3B)
- InternalResource 6.6 More Bible stories (supplements Resource 6.5 in book)
- InternalResource 6.7 Commentary on the Bible stories (supports Resources 6.5 and 6.6)
- InternalResource 6.8 Speech bubble sheet
- InternalResource 6.9 Lanyard template
Member Only Content
- Internal Investigating God Unit 6:Multidisciplinary REExploring theological questions about God through a multidisciplinary approach involving philosophy, ethics, history, and more.
