Smart's book is a comprehensive and highly informative overview of the world’s major religious traditions. The book provides a detailed and insightful exploration of various religion’s history, beliefs, practices and rituals, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam and more. Smart uses a multidimensional approach, which considers the various aspects of religion, such as the mythological, experiential, doctrinal, ethical and ritual dimensions. This approach allows the reader to understand each religion in a more comprehensive and nuanced way. This book makes a great starting point for all teachers of world religions. 

This book is an excellent introduction to the teachings and practices of Buddhism. It is accessible, engaging and provides a thorough overview of key concepts and practices. Chodron's ability to explain complex Buddhist concepts clearly and concisely makes it the perfect book for teachers developing their subject knowledge. The author avoids using technical jargon and instead presents the material in an accessible and relatable way. The book is also perfect for students to access on their own. It provides historical and cultural context for the teachings of Buddhism, explaining the religion’s origins, the Buddha’s life and the development of Buddhist schools and traditions over time. This helps the reader to understand how Buddhism has evolved and adapted to different cultural contexts over the centuries. 

This book is a brilliant introduction to the Islamic faith. It is a thoughtful and insightful exploration of the Islamic faith and its place in the modern world. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the key beliefs, practices and teachings of Islam, as well as its historical development and cultural context. Eaton’s deep understanding and appreciation of the Islamic faith make this the perfect book for introducing students to Islam. Eaton argues that Islam is not just a set of beliefs and practices but a path to spiritual enlightenment and fulfilment. He explores the mystical and contemplative aspects of the faith and shows how they can be integrated into everyday life. 

Non-religious worldviews are ever-increasing in Religious Education curricula. This book is a thought-provoking and well-researched exploration of the arguments for and against the existence of God and the role of religion in human society. The book provides a comprehensive and engaging overview of the key philosophical, historical and scientific debates surrounding the question of God's existence. One of the book’s many strengths is Grayling's clear and concise writing style. He presents complex philosophical ideas and arguments in a way that is easy to understand and engaging to read without sacrificing depth or rigour, making it perfect for teacher subject knowledge development and introducing humanism in your classrooms. 

This book is a concise and accessible overview of Judaism’s history, beliefs, practices and culture. It is divided into nine chapters, each covering a different aspect of Judaism, from its origins and early history to modern-day Jewish communities worldwide. Solomon provides a balanced and informative perspective on the diverse branches of Judaism, including orthodox, conservative, reform and reconstructionist and the various sects within each, making it the perfect book for introducing students to Judaism. The book's clear and straightforward writing style makes it an ideal introduction for any reader who is new to the subject. It is also great at helping students see the diversity within Judaism (which is mentioned by most exam boards).