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RE at key stage 3    (Year 9)

Unit 9C: Why do we suffer?

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About this unit

In this unit pupils consider a variety of forms of suffering, and study Christian and Buddhist responses. They draw information from a variety of written and visual sources. Pupils explore specific examples of Christian help to those who suffer. They also consider related 'fundamental questions' which all people might ask. Pupils evaluate various responses to suffering and related questions, as well as formulate their own response.

This unit is expected to take approximately 7 hours.


This unit supports citizenship: 3

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 is suffering?
2. How do people respond to suffering?
3. What are the causes of suffering?
4. How do Christians respond to suffering?
5. What does Buddhism teach about suffering?
6. How do Buddhists believe suffering can be overcome?
7. What other fundamental questions do people ask?