This Religion and worldviews video supports teachers in exploring key beliefs about the soul, spirituality and the inner self, as understood by some people from Christian, Hindu, Buddhist and humanist worldviews. It outlines beliefs such as the Christian idea of an eternal soul, the Hindu concept of Atman, the Buddhist focus on consciousness, and the humanist view that thoughts and feelings come from the physical mind. The video reinforces the importance of using inclusive language like “some people believe” when discussing spiritual ideas.

This video is part of Kapow Primary’s Religion and Worldviews scheme – soul. It builds teachers’ subject knowledge and prepares them to facilitate respectful discussion around complex ideas such as the soul, consciousness and inner life. The unit helps children understand that beliefs vary both across and within worldviews, and supports their use of disciplinary thinking in theology and philosophy.

Religion and worldviews, key stage 2, Year 3, *Updated* What makes us human? Lesson 2: What is a soul and do we all have one?