Description – we are living in a society represented by many cultures and religious beliefs which means that memorable events can be celebrated differently. This module looks at the different religious beliefs surrounding death and dying and what funeral or burial rituals may be undertaken.
| Learning Outcome | Assessment Criteria |
| The learner will: | The learner can: |
| Understand key differences between major faiths. | Compare Islam, Hindu, Sikhism and Jewish faiths with Christianity |
| Understand the process in each major faith of pastoral care, dying, death and sickness | Describe the process in each major faith of pastoral care, dying, death and sickness |
| Understand the protocol that may be employed in caring for an individual of another faith | Describe the protocol that may be employed in caring for an individual of another faith. |
Assessment:
| Word Count | External References | |
| Level 3 | 2000 | 4 |
| Level 4 | 2500 | 6 |
| Level 5 | 3000 | 8 |
- Compare the key differences between the other major faiths (Hindu, Islam, Sikh, Jewish) and Christianity and describe how their approach to sickness, pastoral care and end of life differs
- Explain how you approach offering support and care to someone of a different faith