Year 7 · Religious education · beta

Denominations: why did the Christian Church become diverse?

In this unit pupils will gain an understanding that Christianity is a family of worldviews. They will examine historical splits such as that between Catholicism and Orthodoxy alongside groups such as Quakers and Jehovah's Witnesses to see areas of commonality and difference.

This is an attributed Oak National Academy lesson sequence, not a completed or academically approved DASKEREL course. Supporting transcripts may depend on video, images, practical equipment or teacher explanation. Follow each lesson’s supervision guidance. For religious education and RSHE, follow the school’s syllabus, policy and safeguarding procedures.

Prior knowledge

  • Pupils will know that the Christian church began after the life of Jesus.
  • Pupils will know that there are different denominations or branches within Christianity.
  • Pupils will know that we can learn more about beliefs by studying sacred texts and historical sources.
  • Pupils will know Christians can be found in Europe and across the world.

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