1.02 What is secularism? (Part 2) – Introduction

Background

This resource can be used either as a standalone overview of secularism or as a primer for a wider exploration.

The stimulus material sets out some of the things that secularists notice about religion and society that lead to the foundations of secularism, which are defined. The exercises explore students' pre-existing knowledge and invite discussion.

Subjects

Politics | Religion & Belief Education

Key questions

  • What is secularism?
  • Is secularism a religion?

Learning outcomes

Basic

Students should demonstrate they can:

  • Understand the basic definition of secularism.
  • Understand the concerns and basic questions that secularism seeks to address.
  • Understand the relevance of secularism to subjects they are familiar with.
  • Offer basic opinions on the key concerns.

Advanced

In addition to the basic learning outcomes, students should demonstrate they can:

  • Offer opinions on the concerns and basic questions that secularism seeks to address, drawing on a range of examples.
  • Understand the relevance of secularism to key social debates.


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