Religions and Beliefs

Pupil book

Religions and Beliefs is a new series for Key Stage 3 RE comprising six pupil books, one teacher support file and one CD-ROM.
The series takes a 'by-religions' approach providing full coverage of the 6 main world religions. There is one book per religion. The authors are experienced educators from the faith background of the book they are writing.

Additional Information:

Matches the National Framework
Thinking skills activities suitable for children of all levels
Each pupil book follows the same three-part structure
Assessment activities at the end of each section

When did Buddhism begin?	What is Buddhism?
2,500 years ago – Buddhism is the third oldest of the six major religions. It began in what is now India. It was founded by Siddhartha Gotama, who took the title the Buddha, meaning ‘The Enlightened One’.	Buddhists do not believe in a God. Buddhism teaches that people can come to understand the real meaning of existence for themselves.