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St Nicholas CE Primary Academy

  • RE

    Term 1: Hinduism

    This term we will introduce some of the key beliefs in the monotheistic religion, Hinduism. We will explore what Hindus believe about Brahman and answer questions such as:

    How are deities and key figures described in sacred texts and stories?

    What might Hindus understand about the Divine?

    Vocabulary 

    Deities  Brahman- ultimate reality           Trimurti- Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva           Lotus flower               dharma- duty

    aum symbol             monotheistic religion           dharma       atman     samsara         moksha

    Lakshmi- goddess of wealth

    Hanuman- monkey god, symbol of strength and energy

    Ganesh- god of beginnings

    Term 2 - Islam

    In term 2 we look closer at the Islam faith with some of our questions for enquiry being: What does the Qur’an say about how Muslims should treat others and live their lives? How can Muslim faith and beliefs be seen in inspirational Muslims? How do the main concepts in Islam reveal the truth about Allah? (religious and visual symbols in a mosque).

    Vocabulary

    Khalifa              Ahd               Shariah           Iman               Ibadah

    Harmony        Qur'an       Mosque           Masjid

    Five Pillars:     Shahadah                Salat              Zakat               Sawm                Hajj