Western Turkey : Religious Education
[Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5 - A Level]
Istanbul is important not only in Islam, where it was the centre of the Caliphate for centuries, but also for Christianity. The city bears the evidence of both faiths, sometimes within the same building. The result is a fascinating city for students to learn about the growth, histories and cultures of both faiths, and the way people of different faiths have lived together.
Subject Focus:
- KS 3-5: Study religious change in a place over time.
- KS 3-5: Explore the importance of Istanbul for Islamic religious practice.
- KS 3-5: See important Islamic places of worship and their importance to Muslims.
- KS 3-5: Reflect on Istanbul's history as a home of many faiths, and its implications for multiculturalism.
Student Outcomes:
- Appreciate the history and development of Islam in Turkey.
- Understand religious practice that may not be their own.
- Evaluate the changing role of religion in contemporary society and culture.
- Explore how people have practiced different religions through time, and the role of these religions in different cultures and beliefs.
