The Religion, Peace and Conflict Personal Learning Checklist (PLC)

About this resource

The Religion, Peace and Conflict Personal Learning Checklist (PLC) produced by the National Association of Teachers of Religious Education (NATRE) is a revision and self-assessment tool designed for GCSE Religious Studies thematic studies. The resource breaks down the key areas of the Religion and Peace and Conflict topic into clear learning statements that reflect common GCSE specification content. These include concepts such as peace, forgiveness, and reconciliation, as well as ethical debates surrounding war, pacifism, terrorism, nuclear weapons, and the use of violence.

Students use the checklist to review their understanding of each topic and rate their confidence, helping them identify gaps in knowledge and focus their revision more effectively. For teachers, the PLC acts as a formative assessment tool that highlights misconceptions and supports targeted revision sessions before exams. The structured checklist format also encourages independent learning and reflective revision. Overall, the resource helps organise revision, reinforce key ethical concepts, and prepare students to apply religious teachings and arguments in GCSE Religious Studies examinations.