Introducing humanism
Join Sandi Toksvig and learn about humanism – a non-religious, ethical worldview shared by millions across the world.
Video interviews
With prominent humanist philosophers
Free access
Start and finish the course in your own time.
Explore life’s big questions
How should I live? What should I believe? What are my responsibilities to others?
Learn about how humanists approach life’s big questions
However, there is widespread misunderstanding about what it means to be a humanist or to live a life without a religion. On this course you will learn more about humanist beliefs and values, and discover how humanists attempt to answer life’s big questions.
TEACHER TRAINING
If you are an RE teacher, looking for support with teaching about non-religious worldviews, then this is the course for you!
Teaching about humanism in RE
Ideal for primary and secondary teachers new to teaching about non-religious worldviews, as well as RE leaders looking to introduce a unit of work on humanism. You’ll develop your subject knowledge and pick up practical ideas for the classroom.
Humanism is the prevalent non-religious worldview in the UK, with a long and rich history and a global presence. It addresses many of the questions explored in the RE classroom around beliefs, values, and practices. Teaching about it provides the best and easiest way to make your RE inclusive of non-religious worldviews.
We’ll break down the humanist approach to life into five core areas of knowledge to support your teaching and planning. Our content is designed to provide students with an understanding of how humanists respond to life’s big questions, giving them the tools to consider the humanist perspectives on many of themes and topics explored in RE