RELIGIOUS STUDIES 2006-2007FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS

TV PROGRAMMES AND ONLINEbbc.co.uk/schoolsguide

RELIGIOUS STUDIES 2006-2007Television programmes for Secondary Schools on BBC Learning Zone

PROGRAMMEINFORMATION

AGE 11-14

Belief File: Buddhism

What it means to be a youngBuddhist in Britain today.The programme explores theattractions of Buddhism, how itaffects its followers’ aspirations and choices, and howenlightenment can be achieved.1 x 20 mins 13 Jun

Belief File: Hinduism

Filmed on location in the UK andIndia, these themed programmesexplore what it means to be a young Hindu today, using livelygraphics and animation to explainthe symbolism of Hinduism.3 x 20 mins 14 Jun1 God2 Family3 The world

Belief File: Islam

An insight into Islam through theexperiences of young Muslims,with striking film sequences andon-screen texts from the Qur’anillustrating the link between beliefand practice.5 x 20 mins 14 Jun1 The Shahadah2 The Qur’an3 Prayer4 Muslim values5 The Hajj

Belief File: Judaism

These programmes look at all thekey tenets of Judaism.They exploredifferent aspects of worship,festivals, rites of passage, family lifeand key beliefs, with film examplesfrom both the UK and Israel.3 x 20 mins 14 Jun1 God2 The Torah3 The family

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Belief File: Sikhism

These programmes look atdifferent aspects of belief and daily life through the eyes ofyoung Sikhs and the communitiesthey belong to.2 x 20 mins 13 Jun1 Tolerance and equality2 Commitment and diversity

Curriculum Bites RE 11-14: ChallengingChristianity

Programmes designed to stimulate engagement and debate, using a variety of formatsto explore issues of Christianityand critical thinking.With onlineteacher’s notes.1 x 120 mins 15 Feb1 Selling Jesus2 To die for3 Hotline to heaven4 Miracles5 60 second sermons6 The tramps’ parables7 What would Jesus do?bbc.co.uk/religion/re

Curriculum Bites RE 11-14:Challenging Faith

Thought-provoking material in sixstrands with contributions fromChristianity, Islam, Hinduism,Sikhism, Judaism and Buddhism as well as non-believers. A ten-minute section conveys difficult or abstract concepts in a formaccessible to a very wide audience.1 x 60 mins 16 Feb

The RE Collection

2 x 20 mins 13, 15 Jun1 Forgiveness2 War and peace

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1 x 20 mins 14 JunChristian teaching.

Taking Issue

Drama and documentary-styleprogrammes with case studies in which individuals face moments of truth or moral dilemmas.The approach reflects the viewsand beliefs of Christianity and the UK’s five main religions.Taking Issue 15 x 20 mins 13 Jun1 Does God exist?2 Life after death?3 Wealth and poverty4 Euthanasia5 Right or wrongTaking Issue 24 x 15 mins 13 Jun1 Identity and belonging2 Sex before marriage3 Reconciliation4 Vegetarianism

AGE 11-18

Secular Believers

Looks at a range of non-religiouspeople and their beliefs, fromancient Greece to the present day, exploring terms such as‘atheist’, ‘agnostic’ and ‘humanist’and the ethics and valuesassociated with them.1 x 60 mins 3 Apr

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AGE 14-16

Curriculum Bites RE 14-16: Challenging Beliefs

Programmes looking at issues ofphilosophy and ethics, ultimatequestions and critical thinking,exploring life’s big questions in a multi-faith way.With onlineteacher’s notes.1 x 120 mins 16 Feb1 A short history of...2 A matter of life and death3 Brave new world4 Keep taking the tablets5 Consequences6 The big question7 The moral minefieldbbc.co.uk/religion/re

Curriculum Bites RE 14-16:Exploring Beliefs

Challenging and entertainingmaterial in five flexible strandswith contributions from the UK’smajor religions as well as non-believers. A ten-minute sectionconveys difficult or abstractconcepts in a form accessible to a very wide audience.1 x 60 mins 16 Feb

AGE 14-18

Belief File: Issues

Case studies open up a range of issues for class discussion, eachprogramme presenting at leasttwo religious perspectives.5 x 20 mins 15 Jun1 Belief and the death of Diana2 Belief and suffering3 Belief and sexuality4 Belief and abortion5 Belief and genetics

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The Test of Time

Young Christians in differentcountries show how they havewrestled with the day-to-dayrealities of practising their faith.4 x 30 mins 15 Jun1 Forgiveness2 Money3 Commitment4 Peace

GCSE Religious Education

2 x 120 mins 16 Mar, 6 Apr1 Philosophy and ethics2 World religionsbbc.co.uk/bitesize

Religious Festivals

An introduction to major festivalsof world religions, with classroomactivities and worksheets.bbc.co.uk/schools/religion

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180204 Belief File:Hinduism/Judaism

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189003 Belief File: Issues

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180006 Belief File:Sikhism/Buddhism

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040502 Curriculum Bites RE 11-14: Challenging Christianity

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040503 Curriculum Bites RE 14-16: Challenging Beliefs

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540121 GCSE Bitesize Religious Education 1:Philosophy and ethics

540120 GCSE Bitesize Religious Education 2:World religions

050620 Secular Believers

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189002 Taking Issue 2

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TRANSMISSIONTIMES

AUTUMN 2006

No programmes this term.

SPRING 2007

FEBRUARY

Thu 15 Feb

0400-0600 >48221Curriculum Bites RE 11-14:Challenging Christianity

Fri 16 Feb

0200-0400 >90149Curriculum Bites RE 14-16:Challenging Beliefs

0400-0600 >84546Curriculum Bites RE 11-14:Challenging Faith

MARCH

Fri 16 Mar

0200-0400 >14055GCSE Bitesize RE 1

0400-0600 >89790GCSE Bitesize RE 2

APRIL

Tue 3 Apr

0100-0200 >93845Secular Believers

Fri 6 Apr

0200-0400 >18877GCSE Bitesize RE 1

0400-0600 >10612GCSE Bitesize RE 2

SUMMER 2007

JUNE

Wed 13 Jun

0200-0400 >48400Taking Issue 1The RE Collection: Forgiveness

0400-0600 >20435Taking Issue 2Belief File: SikhismBelief File: Buddhism

Thu 14 Jun

0200-0400 >87511Belief File: HinduismBelief File: Judaism

0400-0600 >89356Belief File: IslamResources for Teaching Christianity

Fri 15 Jun

0200-0400 >28080Belief File: IssuesThe RE Collection:War and peace

0400-0600 >44405The Test of Time

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