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RE at key stages 1 and 2    (Year 6)

Unit 6E: What can we learn from Christian religious buildings?

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About this unit

This unit is designed to help children understand how religious buildings exemplify the beliefs and values of religious communities. It enables them to acquire knowledge of two Christian denominations and to explore how signs, symbols and metaphors are used to extend and deepen religious understanding.


Sections in this unit

This unit is divided into sections. Each section contains a sequence of activities with related objectives and outcomes. You can view this unit by moving through the sections or print/download the whole unit.
1. What do we value?
2. What do churches show about what Christians value?
3. What can we learn from a visit to a Christian building?
4. How can we deepen our understanding of the meaning of the place?
5. How do buildings and objects relate to religious worship?
6. How could we show what Christians value in a design for a religious building?