2.7.2

Social Sciences

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Social Sciences

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Social scientists

  • Social scientists study how humans live, think, and express their beliefs.
    • They study religious expression. This is how people show their faith in daily life.
  • Social scientists study:
    • How different groups express the same ideas in different ways.
    • How religion shapes communities
    • How culture shapes religion.
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Similarities

  • Many religions share similar values, even if they express them in different ways.
  • For example, it's common for many religions to:
    • Help the poor
    • Pray
    • Have a place of worship
    • Have music and songs
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Differences within religious groups

  • Within the same religion, people can express faith in different ways. For example:
    • Some Christians prefer quiet prayer, while others enjoy lively singing and dancing.
    • Some Muslims wear traditional dress every day, while others wear it only during prayer.
    • Some Sikhs are part of the Khalsa, while others don't follow such strict rules.
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Geographical and cultural contexts

  • Differences within and between religions are shaped by culture, geography, and history. Examples:
    • Christians in Nigeria might worship with drums and dancing, while Christians in the UK might sing hymns in a church choir.
    • Hindus in India might worship at large, open-air temples, while Hindus in the US adapt to smaller temple spaces.
    • Muslims in Saudi Arabia might hear prayers broadcast from mosques, while Muslims in Spain pray at work, school or at home.
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Diversity in the UK

  • The UK is a multicultural society, with people from many religions and backgrounds. You might see:
    • A mosque and a church near each other.
    • Sikhs offering free food at festivals.
    • Hindus celebrating Diwali in Leicester.
    • Christians collecting food for charity at Christmas.
    • Jewish and Muslim working together on community projects.
  • Social scientists study how religious diversity adds richness to British life.

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1Year 7

1.1Origins of Abrahamic Faith

1.2Judaism

1.3Christianity

1.4Disciplinary Knowledge

2Year 8

2.1Islam

2.2Hindu Dharma (Hinduism)

2.3Buddhism

2.4Sikhi

2.5Atheism

2.6Philosophy of Religion

2.7Disciplinary Knowledge

3Year 9

3.1Life & Death

3.2Extremism

3.3Equality

4Additional Concepts

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