Invite your pupils into a captivating lesson that blends philosophy, emotion and big‑picture thinking. This session helps students explore the powerful human experiences of awe, wonder and the numinous — and challenges them to consider whether these moments point towards the existence of a Creator.

With interactive tasks, peer‑talk prompts, and a structured worksheet, this lesson is designed to spark curiosity, deepen understanding and build thoughtful classroom dialogue.

Lesson Objectives

• Recap the Omni‑attributes — Refresh understanding of God as omnipotent, omniscient and omnibenevolent.
• Define Awe, Wonder and the Numinous — Understand key terms that describe powerful emotional and spiritual experiences.
• Explore whether these experiences suggest a Creator — Analyse arguments for and against awe as evidence for God.
• Reflect on personal moments of wonder — Consider how our own experiences shape belief, doubt or curiosity.

What’s Included

• Ready‑to‑teach PowerPoint with clear explanations and visual hooks
• Peer‑talk opportunities to build confidence and deepen thinking
• Worksheet included for structured reflection and evidence of learning
• Engaging tasks that encourage debate, creativity and personal insight
• Ideal for KS2–KS3 RE, Philosophy or Thinking Skills

Some visuals in this resource were made with AI to help bring ideas to life and support student understanding.