Lesson Plan

• Describe the key features of post‑modernity and contrast them with modernity.
• Explain the main theoretical perspectives on religion in post‑modern societies.
• Analyse empirical evidence of religious change in contemporary Britain.
• Evaluate arguments for religious decline versus transformation in a post‑modern context.
• Apply concepts to a brief case‑study discussion of “spiritual but not religious” identities.

• Projector and screen
• PowerPoint slides summarising post‑modern features and theories
• Handout with key concepts and definitions
• Printed excerpts of the survey data and case studies
• Whiteboard and markers
• Online quiz tool (e.g., Kahoot) for exit ticket
• Worksheet for evaluating decline vs transformation

Begin with a headline about the rise of “spiritual but not religious” to capture interest. Ask students what they already know about modernisation and religion, linking to previous lessons on modernity. Explain that by the end of the lesson they will be able to identify post‑modern influences on religious belief, analyse data, and argue whether religion is declining or transforming.

1. Do‑now (5'): Think‑pair‑share – “What does ‘post‑modern’ mean to you?”
2. Mini‑lecture (10'): Present key features of post‑modernity with slides.
3. Jigsaw activity (12'): Groups each examine one theoretical perspective (Secularisation, Pluralism, Individualised Religion, Post‑Secularism) and create a 2‑minute summary.
4. Data analysis (10'): Work with survey figures and case‑study excerpts; complete worksheet.
5. Debate (15'): Teams argue “Decline vs Transformation” using the evidence gathered.
6. Plenary (5'): Whole‑class synthesis; students submit an exit‑ticket answer to the success criteria.

Recap the main arguments and how post‑modern features reshape religious practice. Collect exit tickets to check understanding and assign homework: read the revision guide key points and draft a response to one of the suggested exam questions.