Religions, Beliefs and
Viewpoints
Course Introduction
Presentation 1: Which religions, beliefs and
viewpoints are currently present in Scotland?
Course Introduction
Research, plan, deliver and evaluate a religion, beliefs and viewpoints fair, reflecting
your local community.
You will develop an understanding of the impact that religions and beliefs, together with
other viewpoints, have had on your local community. You will be given an opportunity to
organise a one-off event to demonstrate how religion, beliefs and viewpoints are
represented in your area.
This course will help you to understand the beliefs, values, practices and traditions of
people within your own community. It will also enable you to assess and review your own
beliefs and values, and develop a wider understanding of the world in which you live and
the wider world into which you will enter when you leave school.
It is also hoped that you will gain skills in organisation and people management and be
able to reflect more deeply on religion, beliefs and viewpoints.
Background
In 2011, Scotland’s Census found that 54% of the
population stated their religion to be Christian. This
unit is designed to give you the opportunity to gain a
better understanding of which religions, beliefs and
viewpoints are present in Scotland today, especially
in your local area.
How far does your local community reflect the
Census for Scotland generally and what does it mean
to have a religion, a belief or a viewpoint?
TASK: Answer the following
Question
What religion, religious denomination or body do you belong to?
Your options are:
1. None
2. Church of Scotland
3. Roman Catholic
4. Other Christian (please state)
5. Muslim
6. Buddhist
7. Sikh
8. Jewish
9. Hindu
10. Another religion or body?
TASK:Discussion of Results
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What trends appear?
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How far do you think answers given were likely to
be honest?
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Do the answers give a true reflection of your local
area or your school?
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Why might some question the value of this
question?
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Now create your own display of the results
TASK: Research
Research other areas in Scotland, consider the following and add your findings to
your display board. How do the results compare with your initial class findings?
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Which religions are represented?
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Which other belief-systems, which are not classified as religions, are present in
Scotland?
Use the following websites:
http://www.scotlandscensus.gov.uk/news/census-2011-release-2a
http://www.theguardian.com/religion/page/0,,818217,00.html57/53570