ABSTRACT

For religious literacy, pupils must become aware that beliefs are fundamental to people and to the fabric of society, locally and globally. One of the most important topics to learn and teach in RE is about beliefs. This is an interesting area of study as it promotes an enquiring approach in which pupils carefully consider issues of beliefs, truth and values in religion. In doing so, they are provided with an opportunity to discuss religious and philosophical questions, justifying their own beliefs and those of others, which enhances their capacity to reflect coherently and consistently in a reasoned and informed manner. They also have an opportunity to consider the challenges posed by these beliefs.