Introduction

These notes, intended for both primary and secondary teachers, explore the use of film as a resource in RE, providing background information, useful examples, and practical advice.

This resource has been prepared for REonline by Karenza Passmore (& Gavin Bainbridge) of
The North East Religious Learning Resource Centre (www.resourcescentreonline.co.uk)

Site contents

• Why use film?
• Integrating film in RE
• Exploring Film and Faith in the Primary Phase
  • Founders / Religious experience / Revelation / Nature of God
  • Approach religious material allegorically: Creation, the Creator and the Created
  • Who am I? / What is my role in life?
• Exploring Film and Faith in the Secondary Phase
  • Signs and Revelation
  • Religious Language and Sacrifice - The Messiah
• Guidance on Film Copyright and Classification
• Sources of Film Resources & Useful Information
  • Resources Centres and Agencies
  • Websites supporting the use of film in RE
  • Websites dealing with film in a religious context
  • Reference websites for film
• Full text of site for printing (PDF)