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Exploring God and incarnation
This Religion and worldviews video supports teachers in introducing children to the concept of God and incarnation through Christian, Hindu and Muslim worldviews. It highlights how these beliefs are expressed through stories, celebrations, representations and symbols. Children investigate key ideas such as the Christian belief in Jesus as God on Earth, Hindu understandings of deities and avatars, and the Muslim emphasis on the oneness of God without human form. The video explores how different communities show reverence and connect with the divine through festivals, storytelling, art and worship.
This video is part of Kapow Primary’s Religion and worldviews scheme – God. It helps teachers feel confident explaining complex theological concepts in an age-appropriate way, while promoting respectful dialogue and exploration. The video prepares teachers to address common misconceptions, encourages inclusive discussion, and supports links to prior learning about creation. It provides practical guidance for using story, art and experience to deepen children’s understanding of diverse ways of seeing God.
Religion and worldviews, Key stage 1, Year 1, What do some people believe God looks like?