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Unit Summary

In this unit pupils will examine the place of religion in the UK today. Beginning with an understanding of the census data they will make comparisons globally. From this they will drill down to their own locality to compile a report noting trends and analysing similarities and differences to the UK.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to describe what census information can tell us about worldviews in the UK.

Key Notes

• Social scientists use data to investigate religion and worldviews.
• The census takes place every 10 years and asks people to state the religion they belong to.
• We can use census data to look at changes over time in worldviews.
• Census data shows a decline in Christianity and a rise in non-religion and other religions.

Vocabulary To Learn

• worldview: the way someone understands, interprets and inhabits the world
• census: a national survey held every 10 years in the UK
• data: information that can be collected and analysed
• reliable: information that can be used with confidence
• survey: a method of collecting data by asking questions through a form

Common Mistakes To Avoid

• All religion is declining in the UK.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

More Lessons In This Unit

• Changing context and worldviews in the UK Study Guide
• Changing worldviews in our community Study Guide
• Investigating worldviews in our community Study Guide
• The concept of a worldview Study Guide
• The global context of worldviews Study Guide