Steve Clarke is an experienced teacher and consultant specialising in religious education and philosophy. He is the author of numerous books and electronic resources on world religions. He has held research fellowships in religious education and in school leadership.

• : Section 1: Expressions of faith: 1.1 Why do religions have special books?: 1.2 What is worship?: 1.3 How do people celebrate?: 1.4 Why do some people fast?: 1.5 How is life like a journey?: 1.6 How do people celebrate the birth of a baby?: 1.7 Is marriage important?: 1.8 How do people respond to death?: The big assignment: Section 2: Beliefs and teachings about meaning and purpose: 2.1 Are religion and science in conflict?: 2.2 Where did life come from?: 2.3 What do religious people think about evolution?: 2.4 Are humans special?: 2.5 Is there a purpose to life?: 2.6 What is death?: 2.7 What is the soul?: 2.8 What is reincarnation?: The big assignment: Section 3: Ethics and values: 3.1 Do humans have rights?: 3.2 Are there religious rights?: 3.3 Why are people punished?: 3.4 What is capital punishment?: 3.5 How can people defend their rights?: 3.6 Do animals have rights?: 3.7 Are we responsible for planet Earth?: 3.8 Are rich people responsible for the poor?: The big assignment: Glossary: Index