What is a prophet?

Investigating stories that show the characteristics of a prophet and what a prophet might mean to some people.

Teacher video: What is a prophet?

Lesson 1: What characteristics did some prophets have?

  • To identify the characteristics of a prophet by exploring a story.

Lesson 2: Why were some prophets reluctant to accept their role?

  • To investigate stories about people’s responses to the role of a prophet.

Lesson 3: What promises did God make to some prophets?

  • To explore the promises made to some prophets in stories and scriptures.

Lesson 4: How do we know that Muhammad was the last prophet in the Muslim worldview?

  • To investigate how the role of Muhammad is important to some Muslims using stories and scripture.

Lesson 5: Why is Jesus important to some religious people?

  • To explore the role of Jesus in different worldviews using stories and scripture.

Lesson 6: Why might some Sikhs believe Guru Nanak is special?

  • To explain the importance of Guru Nanak for some Sikhs by looking at key events and teachings.

Key skills

Disciplinary

  • Asking questions about what
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Key knowledge

Substantive

To know:

  • Some people believe
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Key vocabulary

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Guru Granth Sahib

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