This Religion and worldviews video supports teachers in delivering a unit exploring the big questions: How can worldviews be expressed? and Why do worldviews change? It introduces children to beliefs about language and scripture from Sikh, Jewish, Christian, Muslim, and Buddhist perspectives. The video explains how religious teachings moved from oral to written traditions and how ancient languages like Classical Arabic, Biblical Hebrew, and Gurmukhi are used in prayer today. It also covers how diaspora and migration influenced the development of new languages linked to religious practice.

This video is part of Kapow Primary’s Religion and worldviews resources – scripture. It helps teachers guide children through thoughtful discussions about how language connects to belief, identity, and tradition. The video supports addressing misconceptions with sensitivity, and encourages inclusive, respectful dialogue. Practical guidance is given on using census maps, understanding ancient scripts, and involving local visitors or visits to deepen children’s appreciation of diverse expressions of faith through language and scripture.

Religion and worldviews, key stage 2, Year 4, Does the language of scripture matter?