Year 8 · Religious education · beta

Knowing God: does religious experience prove God exists?

In this unit pupils investigate the idea of religious experience. They start with the ideas of William James before examining case studies from history and Christian, Islamic and Hindu worldviews.

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 different worldviews have different ideas about God and ultimate reality.
  • Pupils will know that Christians and Muslims are monotheists and believe in one God.
  • Pupils will know that many Hindus see Brahman as ultimate reality or God.
  • Pupils will know that philosophers ask questions about reality.

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