TOK: Knowledge and Religion: Evidence of the Sacred (4 Complete Lessons)

Help your students explore the Knowledge and Religion theme in TOK with this ready-to-use, scaffolded lesson pack designed to unpack how religious knowledge is constructed, justified, and challenged. These four lessons promote critical thinking and reflection through curated media, guided discussion prompts, and inquiry-driven analysis.

Engage students with videos, articles, and classroom discussions, while guiding them through Kialo-based discussions. 

Students explore diverse cultural and faith-based perspectives, reflecting on TOK concepts such as truth, evidence, certainty, and authority. These lessons support TOK essay planning, written reflection, and meaningful classroom dialogue.

What’s Included – Editable Resources

Teacher Resources:

• 4 Editable Lesson Plans (.docx & .pdf)
• Presentation Slides (.ppt)
• Curated Articles and Video Links

Student Resources:

• TOK Essay Checklist
• Access to Articles and Video Materials

Who is this for?

• IB TOK teachers exploring the Knowledge and Religion theme
• Educators fostering civil discourse and critical engagement
• Classrooms emphasizing inquiry, reflection, and cultural awareness

What is Kialo?

• Kialo is a completely free discussion tool designed to train critical thinking and promote civil discourse.

See Kialo in action: Explore an interactive demo discussion.