RE · Pioneers 11–15 · Year 9–10
Religion, justice and the modern world
What does faith have to say about fairness?
What you will learn
- Analyse religious and humanist responses to poverty, climate and human rights
- Evaluate a faith-based charity or movement using evidence
- Examine how religion shapes and is shaped by media and politics
- Plan and carry out an act of service with reflection
Helpful to know first: Ethics and worldviews
Discover
Think first: What does faith have to say about fairness? Say or jot one idea before you read on.
Learn — core route
- Case-study carousel
- Charity evaluation matrix
- Media analysis
Lessons in this subject: Learn Topics · RE
Practise — check a common mix-up
Charity and justice are the same thing.
Religion is always a force for good / always a force for harm.
Apply / Create — Faith & Justice Project
Evaluate one faith-based or humanist justice movement with evidence, carry out a related act of service, and write a 300-word reflection.
Evidence type: project · accessible alternative always allowed (speak it, draw it, or show an adult).
How it is judged (rubric)
- Beginning: Describes movement
- Developing: Evaluates with evidence
- Secure: Evaluation, service completed, reflection
- Extending: Connects theology/ethics to systemic change
Explain — say what you did
Review later
We'll offer a quick memory check in 7, 21 and 45 days. Mark this done and your Today page will remind you gently.
For grown-ups · framework mappings
- aligned to UK NC (locally-agreed) · KS4 RE: religion and life
- aligned to IB MYP · Individuals and Societies: global contexts
Status: Live · reviewed
What's next?