Secondary Religious Education

Issues: Belief and Suffering | Belief File

This programme looks at suffering from the Buddhist point of view.

Issues: Belief and Homosexuality | Belief File

This programme looks at homosexuality from Christian and Jewish perspectives.

Issues: Belief and Abortion | Belief File

This programme looks at abortion from the Christian and Sikh perspectives.

Issues: Belief and Genetics | Belief File

This programme deals with genetic engineering from a Christian perspective.

Test of Time: Forgiveness | Belief File

Joe Seremane, a black South African MP imprisoned on Robben Island, talks about apartheid and the need for forgiveness.

Test of Time: Money | Belief File

Christian band ''The World Wide Message Tribe'' say why they take the minimum wage and live in deprived areas.

Test of Time: Commitment | Belief File

Debbie Santiago talks about how she became an alcoholic and homeless. And James Mawdsley is released from a 17 year jail sentence in B...

Test of Time: Peace | Belief File

Pam White, a PC on duty when a bomb went off outside Harrods in 1983, talks about how she found peace after becoming a Christian. Plus ''Go...

Does God Exist? | Worlds of Belief

Schools religious education program for 14-18 year olds. Billy, a Belfast boy, who regains his faith in Maze prison.

Life after Death | Worlds of Belief

Schools religious education program for 14-18 year olds. A young mother, an atheist, develops complications whilst giving birth and has a...

Wealth and Poverty | Worlds of Belief

Schools religious education program for 14-18 year olds. This programme looks at wealth and poverty from the point of view of Christian...

Euthanasia | Worlds of Belief

Schools religious education program for 14-18 year olds. Today's theme is Euthanasia which includes a dramatic reconstruction of real events, i...

Right or Wrong? | Worlds of Belief

Schools religious education program for 14-18 year olds. A hotelier who, suspecting a staff member of stealing, sets a trap and catches hi...

Identity and Belonging | Belief File

Schools religious education program for 14-18 year olds. This program looks at identity and belonging.

Reconciliation | Belief File

Schools religious education program for 14-18 year olds. Bushra and Nicola try to bring Jewish and Muslim students on their university campus to...

Vegetarianism | Belief File

Schools religious education program for 14-18 year olds. Hindu vegetarian Dhiren Shah loves his girlfriend Maya, but her meat eating habits are c...

Sex Before Marriage | Belief File

Schools religious education program for 14-18 year olds. Kelly, a young Christian from Yorkshire, tells of her promiscuous lifestyle before...

Christianity in Britain: What's it all about? | Belief File

First of five programmes exploring Christianity in Britain now, and in the past.

Christianity in Britain: Many Voices | Belief File

Second of five programmes exploring how Christianity speaks to many different people across Britain.

Christianity in Britain: Signs and Symbols | Belief File

Third of five programmes exploring the meaning behind the different signs and symbols in Christianity.

Christianity in Britain: Community and religion | Belief File

Forth of five programmes exploring the importance of community in Christianity.

Christianity in Britain: Personal quests | Belief File

Fifth of five programmes exploring how Christianity can be life-changing.

Can good come out of suffering? Part 2 | A Question of Faith

Students share their opinions about suffering and religion.

Arguments against capital punishment | Matters of Life and Death

A man who was wrongly convicted of murder provides arguments against the use of the death penalty.

Marriage discussion | A Question of Faith

Students discuss their differing opinions on relationships, sex and marriage.

King Ezana of Axum and Christianity | Africa's Great Civilisations

King Ezana of Axum's decision to convert to Christianity changed the course of African history.

Pentecostal Church healing | A Question of Faith

Students visit a Pentecostal Church where they do divine healing.

Baptism | Life and Death the Pentecostal Way

Hannah and Jordan are baptised in the Pentecostal Church.

Afterlife discussion | A Question of Faith

Students discuss questions of heaven, hell and if there is an afterlife.

Jesus's arrival in Jerusalem | The Passion

In a dramatised retelling of the last week of Jesus' life, Jesus arrives in Jerusalem for Passover.

Religion and homosexuality | A Question of Faith

Students discuss their religious beliefs about homosexuality.

Joseph's dream | The Nativity

In a dramatised retelling of the Nativity, the Angel Gabriel visits Joseph in a dream.

Revelation discussion | A Question of Faith

Students share their thoughts about religious revelations and how they function in different religions.

Requiem Mass | Being…

A demonstration of what happens in a requiem mass.

LGBT Church | A Question of Faith

Students visit a Church that accepts LGBT people.

The creationist view | Did Darwin Kill God?

From the 1960s, a new view of creation emerged in America, contradicting the theory of evolution… and previous Christian teaching...

Can good come out of suffering? Part 1 | A Question of Faith

The students visit children with extreme disabilities. They discuss their enjoyment of life and the children's a...

Catholic children practice for their First Holy Communion | Catholics

Catholic children prepare for their First Holy Communion with the help of their teachers.

The Iona Community | Songs of Praise

The story of the Iona Community, founded at the site of one of the oldest Christian places of worship in Great Britain.

Another Great Awakening? | Around the World in 80 Faiths

Pete Owen-Jones explores whether America is experiencing another Great Awakening, as charismatic Christianity sweeps...

Background to Christian forgiveness | What's the Point of Forgiveness?

An introduction to the ancient context in which Jesus first preached about forgiveness.

Introduction to Pilgrimage | Pilgrimage

Eight celebrities with different faiths and religious backgrounds travel together on pilgrimage to Rome.

The Holy Flame | Sacred Wonders

At the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, Christians gather to witness an Easter miracle.

Islam: The Shahadah | Belief File

This first programme is about the Shahadah; the declaration of faith that Allah is the one true God and Mohammed is his messenger.

Islam: The Qur'an | Belief File

This programme is about guidance and faith, the spread of Islam and the discoveries by early Muslim scholars.

Islam: Prayer | Belief File

This programme is about the importance of prayer in the Islamic faith.

Islam: Values | Belief File

This programme is about the importance of values in the Islamic faith.

Islam: The Hajj | Belief File

This fifth programme looks at the Hajj, the pilgrimage all Muslims should try to make at least once in their lifetime.

Muslim wedding | A Question of Faith

Students experience a Muslim wedding.

Muhammad's First Revelation | The Life of Muhammad

The story of the first of Muhammad's revelations of the Qur'an.

The Quran | The Life of Muhammad

Rageh Omaar explains Muslim beliefs about how the Qur'an was revealed to Muhammad.

Islam and Homosexuality | Queer Britain

Riyadh Khalaf talks to a young Muslim woman who is planning a platonic marriage of convenience.

Hijrah | The Life of Muhammad

Muhammad's flight from Mecca marked the start of a new era of his life.

England's Moeen Ali: Ramadan fast makes me feel sharper | Newsday

Moeen Ali talks about what the Ramadan fast means to him.

Divorce | Islam, Women and Me

Mehreen Baig attends a session of a sharia court where divorce cases are being heard.

Afterlife and mourning and funeral rites in Islam | Being…

This clip explains the different rituals in Islam that are carried out following the death of someone.

Muhammad's Marriage to Khadija | The Life of Muhammad

A look at the significance of Muhammad's marriage to Khadija in shaping Muslim attitudes to women.

What accepting Islam felt like for Jermaine and reciting Shahada | Being…

A first hand account of one persons accepting Islam later in life and reciting the Shahada.

Ramadan in Jerusalem | Sacred Wonders

A team of volunteer paramedics help worshippers during Ramadan at the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem.

The Great Mosque at Djenne | Sacred Wonders

Every year, the whole city of Djenne in Mali gets involved in restoring the Great Mosque, the largest mud building in the world.

Different perspectives on capital punishment | Matters of Life and Death

Representatives from different religions discuss their opinions on capital punishment.

Shirk | The Life of Muhammad

A look at Muhammad's birth and early life and the way in which he is viewed by Muslims.

Jahiliyyah: The Age of Ignorance | The Life of Muhammad

An exploration of Arabian society and religion in Muhammad's era.

Salah | Belief File

Muslim students explain how they pray.

Sharia | The Life of Muhammad

An exploration of the origins of Sharia law and its role today.

Last Sermon | The Life of Muhammad

A look at the key teachings that Muhammad delivered in his Last Sermon, and their relevance to historical and contemporary Islam.

Islamic-Jewish Relations | The Life of Muhammad

A look at whether a massacre of a Jewish tribe by Muslim forces in Muhammad's war against the Quraysh influenced later Islami...

Shia imagery | The Hidden Art of Islam

Rageh Omaar learns how the theological schism between Sunni and Shia Muslims is also reflected in their art.

Depicting the Hajj | The Hidden Art of Islam

Rageh Omaar looks at depictions of the Hajj in Islamic art.

Wearing a Hijab | The Chronicles of Nadiya

Nadiya Hussain talks about why she chooses to wear the hijab.

Hinduism: God | Belief File

Young British Hindu's explain and discuss God in the Hindu faith.

Hinduism: Family | Belief File

Young British Hindu's explain and discuss family in the Hindu faith.

Hinduism: The World | Belief File

Young British Hindu's explain and discuss Hinduism's global appeal.

Judaism: God | Belief File

Young Jewish Briton's explain and discuss God in the Jewish faith.

Judaism: The Torah | Belief File

Young Jewish Briton's explain and discuss the importance of the Torah in the Jewish faith.

Judaism: The Family | Belief File

Young Jewish Briton's explain and discuss the role of family in the Jewish faith.

Sikhism: Equality and Respect | Belief File

Young British Sikh's explain and discuss the importance of equality and respect in Sikhism.

Sikhism: Commitment and Diversity | Belief File

Young British Sikh's explain and discuss the importance of diversity in Sikhism.

Buddhism: Introduction to Buddhism | Belief File

Young British Buddhist's explain and discuss the key beliefs of Buddhism.

The Caste System | Hindus: Do We Have a Caste Problem?

Parle Patel explores whether the caste system is still important to Hindus in Britain today.

Diwali | Belief File

A look at the many ways in which Hindus celebrate the festival of Diwali.

Different perspectives on abortion | Matters of Life and Death

Representatives from different religions discuss their opinions about abortion.

Daltis | Hindus: Do We Have a Caste Problem?

Parle Patel meets a young British Hindu who faced discrimination as a result of his caste.

Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva | Belief File

In Hinduism, there is one supreme god represented in many different forms.

Deities and Brahman | Being…

An explanation that Hindus in fact only have one God, Brahman, but different representation of Brahman, called Deities.

Durga Puja | Around the World in 80 Faiths

Across the city of Calcutta in India the festival of the goddess Durga is being celebrated.

Caste Discrimination | Hindus: Do We Have a Caste Problem?

Parle Patel meets campaigners trying to outlaw caste-based discrimination in the UK.

Afterlife and funeral rituals | Being…

Funeral rituals depend on family traditions in Hinduism.

Garba | Hindus: Do We Have a Caste Problem?

Parle Patel learns about how Garba dancers are trying to break down caste barriers.

The story of Ganesh | Belief File

The story of how Ganesha became a Hindu god and why he is such a popular one.

Finding a partner - Hinduism | Strictly Soulmates

Two young Hindu women in Britain search for their soulmates with the help of matchmakers, parents and family.

Death in Hinduism | The Ganges with Sue Perkins

Sue Perkins meets a woman staying in a Death Hotel in Varanasi who explains her choice to live there.

Celebrating Diwali in London | Sacred Wonders

At the Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Neasden, London, preparations for Diwali are taking place.

Krishna | Belief File

Krishna is one of the most worshiped Hindu gods.

Hindu funerals in Varanasi | Sacred Rivers with Simon Reeve

Each day on the River Ganges at the holy city of Varanasi, hundreds of funerals take place.

Marriage | Hindus: Do We Have a Caste Problem?

Parle Patel discovers how the caste system affects dating and marriage for Hindus around the world.

ISKCON | Belief File

Hare Krishna devotees in Britain explain how they respect and celebrate the cows they own.

A visit to a Hindu shrine | Around the World in 80 Faiths

In the Himalayan mountains, a set of springs near the source of the Ganges form a holy site for Hindus.

Marriage | Belief File

A Hindu couple explain how their marriage was arranged and celebrated.

Marriage in Hinduism | Being…

A look at a Sri Lankan Tamil marriage ceremony in Hinduism and how things have changed between this generation and the last.

Different perspectives on Euthanasia | Matters of Life and Death

Representatives from different religions discuss their opinions about euthanasia.

Passover | The Story of the Jews

The festival of Passover is one of the most important celebrations in the Jewish calendar.

Good and Evil | God on Trial

Jewish prisoners at Auschwitz discuss good and evil and their belief in God.

Questioning God's Will | God on Trial

Jewish prisoners at Auschwitz argue about whether God is just or cruel.

The Sacrifice of Isaac | Testament: The Bible in Animation

The story of Abraham agreeing to sacrifice his son Isaac to God.

Free Will | God on Trial

Jewish prisoners at Auschwitz discuss the idea of free will as a resolution to the problem of evil.

Birth rituals in Judaism | Being…

Circumcision is a large part of the rituals that follow birth in Judaism, followed by the naming ceremony.

Converting to Judaism and marriage | Being…

Jolanda and Jack discuss the adaptations they made to their wedding ceremonies and Jolanda's conversion to Judaism.

The Holocaust | What's the Point of Forgiveness?

Discussing the possibility of forgiveness after the atrocities of the Holocaust.

Should there be a sacred day of rest? | Sunday Morning Live

The British Chief Rabbi explains the value of Shabbat.

Bar mitzvah | Being…

Ethan explains the different traditions involved with his bar mitzvah, including the importance of the Torah and why he is twinning with a boy who los...

Introduction to Judaism | Belief File

Daniel introduces Judaism, he visits a Synagogue and discusses the Torah and Shabbat.

The Ten Commandments | Belief File

Jewish students tell the story of The Ten Commandments.

Death and mourning in Judaism | Being…

This clip explores how bodies are looked after following death and the mourning periods that follow.

Moses leading the Israelites out of Egypt | Testament: The Bible in Animation

The story of Moses parting the Red Sea to lead the Jews out of Egypt.

Pesach | Belief File

The history and traditions of the Jewish celebration of Passover.

Antisemitism | The Story of the Jews

Simon Schama looks at the Jewish population of Paris at a time of resurgent French nationalism.

King Solomon's Temple | Jerusalem: The Making of a Holy City

Simon Sebag Montefiore recounts the history of King Solomon's Temple and its importance to Judaism.

Early Judeo-Muslim relations | The Story of the Jews

In Medieval Cairo and much of the Mediterranean, Jews lived and flourished under Muslim rule despite many restrictions.

Bar Mitzvah in Jerusalem | David Suchet: In the Footsteps of St Paul

David Suchet explores Jerusalem and witnesses a Bar Mitzvah at the Western Wall.

Hanukkah and contemporary Jewish identity | Christmas Voices

A Jewish family explore what Hanukkah means to them.

The Torah | Belief File

The history and significance of the Torah.

Introduction to Sikhism | My Life, My Religion

An introduction to the most fundamental beliefs and practices of Sikhism.

Death and reincarnation | Being…

A discussion of Sikh traditions and beliefs about death.

Women in Sikhism | The Story of Vaisakhi

Equality of the sexes has always been an ideal of Sikhism, but one the religion has not always lived up to.

Guru Granth Sahib | My Life, My Religion

A Sikh child explains the role of the Guru Granth Sahib in Sikh worship and the way in which it is treated by Sikhs.

The Khalsa | My Life, My Religion

The story behind the creation of the Khalsa by Guru Gobind Singh.

The 5 K's | Being…

A Sikh family explain the 5 K's of Sikhism.

Sikhism | Around the World in 80 Faiths

At a festival in Nanded, India, Sikhs explain their key beliefs and the history of their faith.

The Five Ks | My Life, My Religion

A Sikh child explains the meaning behind the five Ks worn by Sikhs.

Vaisakhi Langar | The Story of Vaisakhi

The Sikh tradition of langar is an important part of the festival of Vaisakhi.

Vaisakhi | My Life, My Religion

Vaisakhi, which celebrates the creation of the Khalsa, is one of the most important Sikh festivals.

Vaisakhi in Amritsar | Sacred Wonders

The Sikh festival of Vaisakhi in Amritsar.

A feast at the Golden Temple | Sacred Wonders

At the Golden Temple in Amritsar, volunteers prepare food for thousands of worshippers celebrating Vaisakhi.

Anand Karaj | Being…

A Sikh couple discuss the Anand Karaj, their Sikh marriage ceremony.

Sewa | The Story of Vaisakhi

A look at the Sikh tradition of langar and the charitable works that it has inspired.

Love and marriage | Being…

Sikh couples discuss their experiences of love and marriage.

Sikh funeral | Being…

An exploration of Sikh funeral traditions.

Brahmanic society | Genius of the Ancient World

An explanation of the social and religious context in which the Buddha was brought up and how it influenced his ideas.

Tibetan Buddhism | Around the World in 80 Faiths

At a Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Nepal, monks explain their way of life and their key religious beliefs.

Changing concepts of karma | Genius of the Ancient World

The Buddha's revelations changed the ways in which karma was viewed, giving his ideas great appeal in a changing soc...

Angkor Wat | Sacred Wonders

At Angkor Wat in Cambodia, a team of gardeners protect the temples from the spread of the jungle.

Nirvana | Genius of the Ancient World

Through deep meditation, the Buddha achieved Enlightenment and developed the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path.

Painting a Buddhist stupa | Sacred Wonders

A Buddhist stupa at Kathmandu is being prepared for the Buddha's birthday with a fresh coat of paint.

Spreading the Buddha's teachings | Genius of the Ancient World

The story of how the Buddha's ideas spread through his own preaching and the creation of the first monasteries.

Responses to Samsara | Genius of the Ancient World

After leaving his life as a prince, the Buddha joined other thinkers searching for solutions to the problems of Samsara.

Warrior monk exams | Sacred Wonders

Yandian, a Buddhist trainee monk, prepares for his exams at the Shaolin Monastery, China.

The Buddha's legacy | Genius of the Ancient World

After the Buddha's death, his ideas continued to spread through his followers and the influence of Emperor Ashoka.

The Four Sights | Genius of the Ancient World

The story of how the Buddha left his privileged life as a prince in the Himalayas after witnessing the Four Sights.

The middle way | Genius of the Ancient World

The Buddha's idea of the Middle Way and his realisations about the nature and impermanence of the self.

The path of self denial | Genius of the Ancient World

Before developing the Middle Way, the Buddha spent six years pursuing a life of self denial with other ascetics.

1: Australasia and the Pacific Ring of Fire | Around the World in 80 Faiths

Pete travels to Australasia to find out how tribal faiths have survived into the 21st century.

2: The Far East | Around the World in 80 Faiths

Pete encounters the exotic religions of the Far East, including Buddhism, Shinto and Taoism.

3: Africa | Around the World in 80 Faiths

Pete continues his odyssey with a gruelling journey exploring the spiritual traditions of Africa.

4: The Middle East | Around the World in 80 Faiths

Pete Owen Jones's epic journey exploring the world's beliefs continues in the Middle East, taking him to Syria, Samaria, n...

5: United States of America | Around the World in 80 Faiths

Pete Owen Jones's adventures continue as he embarks on the American leg of his religious odyssey to find out why,...

6: The Indian Subcontinent | Around the World in 80 Faiths

Pete Owen Jones journeys to the south of India to examine the mystery of Indian religions, including the transmigr...

7: Latin America | Around the World in 80 Faiths

Pete Owen Jones's exploration of world faiths continues in Latin America, where he visits a UFO-worshipping community and go...

8: Europe | Around the World in 80 Faiths

Peter Owen Jones journeys across his home continent, Europe. He finds a few surprises, and discovers that his own church was respon...