Jumpstart! RE

This collection of simple-to-use activities will jumpstart students' understanding of the world's religions and belief systems. A wealth of activities, including discussion techniques, group tasks and thought experiments, guides the teacher in delivering stimulating and imaginative RE lessons. Based around religions' sacred texts, beliefs, leaders, spaces and festivals, this indispensable and practical guide covers all major belief systems including: - Judaism - Christianity - Islam - Humanism - Hinduism - Buddhism - Sikhism - Jainism - Far East traditions. Jumpstart! Religious Education is an essential classroom resource to encourage students' engagement with and comprehension of religions around the world. If you are a trainee, newly-qualified or experienced teacher looking for a range of quick, effective, fun and challenging ways to teach about religion, then this is the perfect book for you.

Imran Mogra worked as a primary school teacher, and RE and citizenship coordinator for over a decade. He is currently Senior Lecturer in Religious Education and Professional Studies at Birmingham City University, UK.

List of figures List of Tables Author's Note Introduction 1. Sacred Beliefs 2. Sacred Leaders 3. Sacred Scriptures 4. Sacred Places 5. Sacred Pilgrimage and Rites 6. Sacred Festivals