Several years ago, in some schools, the abbreviation appeared in the schedule - ORKSE. Today it is used everywhere. Moreover, this course is included in the new educational standards (FSES). And today's fourth graders are required to study this subject.
A subject that, in fact, is chosen not by schoolchildren, but by parents. What kind of course is this and what are its features? We addressed these and other questions to the leading specialist of the education department, Lyudmila Vasilievna Lodygina.
– Lyudmila Vasilievna, what do these five letters – ORKSE – hide?
– This is a comprehensive training course “Fundamentals of Religious Cultures and Secular Ethics,” which is now a mandatory part of the state standard and is included in the fourth grade educational program. It includes several modules: foundations of Orthodox culture, foundations of Jewish culture, foundations of Buddhist culture, foundations of Islamic culture, foundations of world religious cultures and foundations of secular ethics.
– And fourth-graders will have to study all this during the year?
- No. In fact, children, or rather, parents (or their legal representatives) choose one of the modules at their discretion. Making a decision to enroll a child in a particular module without parental consent is not permitted. Moreover, the results of the choice must be recorded in the minutes of parent meetings and statements from parents.
– But sometimes it’s difficult to make a choice in favor of one module or another...
- Undoubtedly. Here teachers come to the rescue; at the same meetings they must explain the specifics of each module and introduce them to the topics of the course.
– Is it possible to refuse to study this course altogether?
– No, since ORKSE is included in the Federal State Educational Standard, refusal to study it is considered as an obstacle to the child’s obtaining a general education in accordance with Russian legislation.
– In our area, which module did the majority of fourth-graders choose?
– 423 students (67.4%) will study the basics of secular ethics, 198 (31.5%) will study the basics of Orthodox culture, and 7 fourth-graders (1.1%) will learn the basics of world religious cultures.
– Who will teach this course and what to do if in one class students choose several modules at once?
– This course is taught either by primary school teachers or subject teachers. It is worth noting that today 80% of teachers have completed relevant courses and have teaching certificates. As for the choice of several modules in one class, this is not an easy question, but nevertheless, school administrations will find some solutions so that the interests of children and parents are not infringed.
– Are there many schools where parents of fourth-graders made a unanimous decision to choose a module?
“There are a majority of such schools in the area.” Thus, “Fundamentals of Secular Ethics” was unanimously chosen in school. No. 1, at school No. 15 and 90 (Kuloy settlement), in Levkovskaya, Blagoveshchenskaya, Dolmatovskaya, Argunovskaya, Lipovskaya, Rakulo-Kokshengskaya, Pakshengaskaya and Verkhne-Ustkuloiskaya schools. The study of the module “Fundamentals of Orthodox Culture” was given preference at school. No. 2, in Ust-Shonoshskaya, Komsomolskaya, Solginskaya, Khozminskaya, Sudromskaya, Shunemskaya and Pezhemskaya schools. Let me note: it is the Pezhemskaya school in our area that is the base platform for studying the foundations of Orthodox culture. Teachers of this educational institution conduct opening lessons and extracurricular activities on this course. The rector of the Holy Dormition Church, Archpriest Andrei Ermilov, provides great assistance to teachers teaching this module.
– Despite the fact that the course is compulsory, probably not all parents understand the importance of studying it... Perhaps there are also opponents of teaching this subject in schools. What would you say to these parents?
– First of all, I note that the course is not doctrinal, but cultural in nature; the content of all modules of the comprehensive training course is subordinated to a common goal - educating the personality of a Russian citizen by introducing him to moral and ideological values. What is important is that the content of all modules is grouped around three basic national values: Fatherland, family and cultural tradition. Is this bad for raising a child?
– Lyudmila Vasilievna, thank you for the conversation. I would like to hope that conducting this course will indeed bear fruit. After all, the ancient Roman philosopher Seneca wrote: “Learn first good morals, and then wisdom. For without the former it is difficult to learn the latter.”
Presentations on ORKSE for 4th grade- this is a wonderful visualization for a teacher who has taken on teaching a completely new subject at school. This is the discipline that is designed to lay the roots of morality in the child’s soul, strengthen his faith in goodness, and provide the foundations of secular ethics and religious culture. Unfortunately, most adults whose childhood experienced years of religious oppression do not have the necessary amount of knowledge to help introduce their children to the Orthodox traditions, which have a wonderful, rich history. Looking at the civilized world, which sacredly honors religion and respects secular laws, it becomes offensive for such gaps in our upbringing. There is still an opportunity to make up for what was once lost. So let the new generation grow up kind and sympathetic, noble and merciful, and multimedia will help with this presentations of ORKSE lessons for 4th grade.
The country saw the light and realized the wrongness of atheistic education. Today the emphasis is on the connection of religion with human life. The right to choose religion will in no way be infringed when studying the course “Fundamentals of Religious Cultures and Secular Ethics.” The subject is presented in six modules. Parents have the right to choose one of the areas of study at school. A competent teacher who has completed the course should teach this subject to a high level. If you have knowledge, but do not have enough visualization, we suggest downloading for free for lessons a presentation on the OPK ("Fundamentals of Orthodox Culture") based on Kuraev's textbook for grade 4 from this section. In addition, we will fill it, as far as possible, with electronic works that will tell the basics of other religious cultures and secular ethics.
The lessons of the ORKSE course have their own characteristics. The teacher must think through in advance not only each of his words, but the expected answers of the children. In this lesson, more than in any other, it is important to let the child speak and convey to him the topic that was planned for study. Let this collection of electronic aids collected from the Internet (Svetoch website and others) help you to instill in schoolchildren the best human qualities necessary for us to live in a morally healthy society.
Presentation Russia is our Motherland
The methodological development and presentation for it were made for the first lesson on ORKSE on the topic “Our home is Russia” (SE module). The presentation was made on 21 slides, each of which was filled out by the teacher taking into account the content of the course and the age of the children. Since this is the first lesson in the basics of Orthodox ethics, then perhaps...
Why do good - presentation
The presentation answers the question formulated by the theme of the OPK lesson “Why do good?” The presentation material can be used to teach a lesson from the ORKSE course in 4th grade (based on Kuraev’s textbook). It is adults who may wonder why they should do good when there is so much evil and hatred around them, and a child’s soul is purer and more vulnerable. To the students...
Presentation Monastery
The presentation on the topic “Monastery” was made for a lesson in the 4th grade on the ORKSE course. The manual consists of two parts. It can be downloaded for those who work on the defense-industrial complex module (student Kuraev). Monasteries appeared in Rus' a very long time ago. This is a holy monastery where monks, nuns, monks and others live in the community...
Presentation Feat
The presentation will allow us to consider what a feat is. This word is ambiguous. Its new meaning will be revealed to schoolchildren in the ORKSE lesson, when they see vivid examples of real actions performed unselfishly not only in order to glorify themselves, but also in order to cleanse their soul and become closer to God. Download the finished electronic resource...
Presentation The Golden Rule of Morality
The presentation talks about the unspoken golden rule of morality that helps people live in society and feel like a real person. You can download an interactive resource on the stated topic along with the ORKSE lesson notes (module “Fundamentals of Secular Ethics”) for working with 4th grade students. The lesson begins with an introduction to the parable, test...
Presentation Christian Family
A presentation on the topic “Family” was made by a teacher for an open lesson on defense industrial complex (ORKSE). Along with the multimedia development presented on 21 slides, you can download a lesson summary developed in accordance with Kuraev’s textbook, as well as a parable that will be used during the lesson. The development provides several definitions of the concept of family. However, on...
Good and Evil - presentation
A presentation on the topic “Good and Evil” can be downloaded for free to teach a lesson on ORKSE (module “Fundamentals of Secular Ethics”) in 4th grade. This manual for children contains a lot of information material and pictures, on the basis of which you can conduct philosophical reflections on what it means to be kind and why evil people should live...
Presentation Preaching Christ
A presentation on the topic “Preaching Christ” was made for a 4th grade ORKSE lesson (model “Fundamentals of Orthodox Culture”). You can download the manual along with the notes for conducting classroom hours in elementary school or for conducting classes with children in Sunday school. The pleasant design of the electronic design will attract attention to the topic. When opening...
Easter – presentation
A presentation on the theme “Easter” was made for a lesson in 4th grade on military-industrial complex. The work was compiled in accordance with the textbook by A. Kuraev. Along with the electronic resource for the lesson on Orthodox culture, you can also download the lesson notes. This is the eighth lesson of the OPK course, however, many teachers are postponing it to the spring closer to that...
Beatitudes – presentation
The presentation was made by a teacher for a lesson on the ORKSE course on the topic “The Beatitudes.” This is the twentieth lesson of the defense-industrial complex course, which is studied in the 4th grade of Russian schools according to the textbook by A. Kuraev. The electronic resource can be downloaded along with detailed lesson support (with notes). The archive also contains the “Word of the Shepherd”, belonging to Patriarch Kirill....
Conscience and repentance - presentation
The presentation was compiled for a lesson from the ORKSE course for grade 4 on the topic “Conscience and repentance.” The lesson belongs to the cycle of lessons on military-industrial complex and is compiled in accordance with the program and textbook by A. Kuraev. What are the main qualities of human character that Orthodox culture highlights? Undoubtedly this is good. After all, it is what helps a person grow...
Orthodox teaching about man – presentation
The presentation reveals the topic of the ORKSE lesson “Orthodox teaching about man.” This is the ninth lesson of the OPK course. The multimedia resource and lesson accompaniment (notes) can be downloaded for those who teach the subject using Kuraev’s textbook in secondary schools in grades 4-5. Is it difficult for a younger student to understand what a person is and...
Presentation of Christ and his cross
The presentation talks about the symbolic meaning of the cross, which is assigned to it in the Christian religion, and what connection it has with Jesus Christ. Along with the electronic resource, the archive contains an accompaniment (synopsis) for the ORKSE lesson (module “Fundamentals of Orthodox Culture”), which can also be downloaded for use. Both manuals were compiled in accordance with...
Bible and Gospel – presentation
The presentation talks about the Bible, the book that is the main one for a believer. This material will be useful for conducting an ORKSE lesson in grades 4 - 5. You can download the lesson notes along with the electronic manual. The development provides recommendations for conducting classes on defense industrial complex. Let the loud topic of the lesson “The Bible and the Gospel” not...
Man and God in Orthodoxy – presentation
A presentation on the topic “Man and God in Orthodoxy” was made by a primary school teacher for the third lesson of the OPK in the 4th grade. You can download the lesson for those schools that work with A. Kuraev’s textbook. The work, completed on 21 slides, contains rich material that will help develop the spiritual world of a primary school student. The manual contains a lot...
Presentation Family holidays
The presentation contains material on the topic “Family Holidays and Traditions,” which will be a wonderful visual aid for the ORKSE lesson in 4th grade. This manual will be used when teaching the module “Fundamentals of Secular Ethics”. You can download the manual without a note. Every child loves holidays, but not all children know how to properly celebrate...
Religion and morality - presentation
A presentation on the topic “Religion and Morality” was made for the ORKSE lesson in 4th grade. The material in the manual will complement lesson 25 - 26 of the module “Fundamentals of World Religious Cultures” with clarity. The material of the electronic resource will allow students to get acquainted with what religions are practiced in the world and in our country. Younger students will learn how Judaism differs...
Conscience - presentation
A presentation on the topic “Conscience” will allow the teacher to build an interesting lesson on ORKSE in the 4th grade, to clearly tell younger students about this special trait or quality of human character, which allows people to analyze their own actions, affairs, relationships with friends, random strangers. The multimedia material is designed to instill in schoolchildren a sense of conscientiousness, sensitivity, and responsible attitude towards...
Friendship - presentation
The presentation is rich in material that will allow schoolchildren in the ORKSE lesson to expand their understanding of friendship, about real friends, about the values that people value. The lesson was designed to be taught in grades 4 - 5 as part of the module “Fundamentals of Secular Ethics”. You can download the electronic resource for the ORKSE lesson along with the notes. This...
Presentation of the Sacrament of Communion
The presentation is filled with useful material that will be used by the teacher when conducting a lesson on ORKSE in grade 4 on the topic “The Sacrament of Communion.” This lesson is part of the cycle of lessons in the module “Fundamentals of Orthodox Culture” and complements the information presented in the textbook by A. Kuraev. Not every adult knows what a sacrament is. However, in a lesson with...
Models of morality in the culture of the Fatherland - presentation
The presentation will help the teacher in a more complete disclosure of the topic “Moral Models in the Culture of the Fatherland” as part of the ORKSE course in 4th grade. The electronic manual contains material that gives schoolchildren an idea of who can currently serve as a model of morality: a hard worker; warrior; collectivist; patriot. About each...
Family - presentation
A presentation on the topic “Family” was made for a 4th grade lesson on ORKSE. Its use is provided when studying the module “Fundamentals of World Religious Cultures”. The development contains material that will allow the teacher to show students the family not in the usual sense of the word, but by considering this concept through the eyes of a Christian. In the same lesson, students will learn...
Presentation Rod and family - the source of moral relations
A presentation on the topic “Clan and family - the source of moral relations” was made by a teacher for a lesson in grades 4-5 on the subject of ORKSE. This material is discussed in the module “Fundamentals of Secular Ethics.” Looking through 20 slides of the manual, schoolchildren will study the family as a source of moral relations. They will determine the difference between this concept and the word...
Family in Islam - presentation
A presentation on the topic “Family in Islam” was made to introduce family values to the ORKSE lesson in 4th grade. The material is used when studying the module “Fundamentals of Islamic Culture”. The Islamic family and its customs have their own characteristics, their own unique values, their own postulates on which they rest. For schoolchildren, growing up from childhood surrounded by Islamic...
Presentation Culture and Religion
The presentation was made for the second lesson of the ORKSE course on the topic “Culture and Religion” in the module “Fundamentals of Orthodox Culture”. You can download the multimedia manual for the lesson along with a ready-made outline, which was compiled for conducting the lesson according to A. Kuraev’s textbook for grades 4 - 5. An electronic manual has been completed for the OPK lesson on 18...
Mercy and compassion - presentation
A presentation on the topic “Mercy and Compassion” introduces younger schoolchildren to the best qualities of a person, which do not allow us to remain indifferent to the problems of those around us, which allow us to sympathize with those who need help. This manual, created on 15 slides, is a wonderful visual material for the ORKSE lesson in 4th grade. Is it often in...
Presentation Etiquette
The presentation will tell schoolchildren about the wisdom of etiquette. However, this is not an ordinary lesson about how to behave correctly in the cafeteria or on public transport, in class or on a walk. This is a lesson on the ORKSE course in 4th grade, which reveals the topic of etiquette of a cultured person who remembers what lies behind his actions...
Honor and dignity - presentation
A presentation on the topic “Honor and Dignity” was made for lesson 22 of the ORKSE course in 4th grade. You can download the development for holding an open meeting (module “Fundamentals of Secular Ethics”). The material is presented only in electronic form without lesson notes. Every person should have honor and dignity. Having lost them, people lose their face....
Holidays of the peoples of Russia – presentation
The presentation represents the project work of a primary school teacher on the topic “Holidays of the Peoples of Russia.” It can be downloaded for teaching ORKSE lesson in 4th grade. The manual tells about what religious holidays are celebrated by Christians, Muslims, Buddhists and Jews. On the development pages, Christian traditions are represented by Maslenitsa, Easter, Epiphany, Annunciation, Christmas. Muslims...
Freedom and responsibility - presentation
The presentation provides visual and informational material for lesson 10 on ORKSE in grade 4 on the topic “Freedom and responsibility” (OSE module). You can also download the electronic resource for use in classroom hours in elementary school. The older a child becomes, the clearer the meaning of the word responsibility becomes. However, in this lesson...
Shame, guilt and apology - presentation
The presentation reveals the essence of three important moral categories: shame, guilt and apology, which are integral components of our behavior. It is recommended to download the electronic manual along with the technological map (synopsis) for ORKSE lessons in grade 4 (module “Secular Ethics”). If necessary, the material can be used in classroom hours. It's not easy to realize that you are ashamed of...
Presentation Holidays and calendars
A presentation on the topic “Holidays and Calendars” talks about the most significant holiday dates for various religions. You can download the electronic manual for the ORKSE lesson in 4th grade. The resource is made on 22 slides. The holiday calendar first introduces the game "Third Wheel". After completing it, schoolchildren are invited to get acquainted with the holidays and festive rituals: ...
Presentation Moral Ideals
The presentation was made by a teacher to study the ORKSE lesson in grade 4 on the topic “Moral Ideals.” In this lesson, part of the cycle of lessons in the module “Secular Ethics”, schoolchildren will become familiar with what at different times distinguished a lady, a gentleman, a knight from other people, and why they began to pay such close attention to them today. Material on...
Virtue and vice - presentation
The presentation offers extensive, interesting, useful material for revealing the topic of the module “Fundamentals of Secular Ethics” “Virtue and Vice”. The lesson is held in 4th grade according to the ORKSE course. Along with the electronic manual, it is proposed to download a questionnaire for schoolchildren and a lesson summary. From childhood, a person must form a correct assessment of his own actions. The older...
Presentation Freedom and human moral choice
The presentation will help students in the 4th grade ORKSE lesson develop the concept of freedom, which is the basis of the moral choice of every person. The lesson is conducted as part of the study of one of the 6 modules of the course “Fundamentals of Secular Ethics”. The archive contains lesson notes and material for students, which are also offered to be downloaded for work on...
Presentation Justice and Mercy
The presentation reveals the essence of two important concepts: justice and mercy. This lesson topic is studied at ORKSE in 4th grade (module “Secular Ethics”). The information presented by the author on the slides can be used both for teaching a lesson and for designing a children's project. This lesson is a summary of the first chapter of the textbook. Conduct it by the author...
Justice - presentation
A presentation on the topic “Justice” was made for the ORKSE lesson in 4th grade (module “Fundamentals of Secular Ethics”). It is recommended to download the finished electronic product along with two additional aids: a worksheet for students and a lesson summary for the teacher. All material collected on the slides of the manual and in the worksheet for schoolchildren is aimed at identifying and...
Presentation Moral duty
A presentation on the topic “moral duty” reveals one of the topics of the module “Fundamentals of Secular Ethics” (ORKSE, 4th grade). To help the teacher, they are offered not only high-quality electronic material prepared by primary school teacher M. A. Kolesnikova, but also a ready-made lesson summary, and additional material for students, which she also offers to download to her colleagues for...
Presentation Moral action
The presentation offers a wonderful selection of material for a lesson in the 4th grade on the ORKSE course on the topic “Moral Act”. The study of the material is determined by the module “Fundamentals of Secular Ethics”. The finished electronic resource is accompanied by additional materials visited in the archive. We suggest downloading, along with the interactive manual, a lesson summary and a sheet with tasks and exercises for students....
What does it mean to be moral - presentation
The presentation will answer one of the most important questions regarding proper education, what it means to be moral. Is it easy for an adult to immediately answer such a pressing question? Not very much, but schoolchildren should tackle this problem in the 4th grade ORKSE lesson and this resource will help them with this, which is offered for download...
Traditions, customs and rituals of the Russian people - presentation
The presentation talks about what traditions, customs and rituals the Russian people have, who celebrate each national holiday in their own way. You can download a manual on the proposed topic for ORKSE lessons in 4th grade or for a class hour in elementary school. The resource was made on 10 slides. They reflect those folk traditions that...
Altruism and egoism - presentation
A presentation on the topic “Altruism and egoism” was made for a lesson on the module “Fundamentals of Secular Ethics”. This is the 13th lesson of the ORKSE course, which can be taught using this manual. As a bonus, we offer to download, along with the electronic resource, a finished outline presented by the teacher, and a reference sheet with numerous tasks, which will be easy...
Presentation What is secular ethics
The presentation is intended for use during the first or second lesson of the ORKSE course on the topic “What is secular ethics?” This lesson is carried out as part of the OSE module to give students an overview of a completely new subject that will be studied throughout the whole year. The work will show the importance of the knowledge that will be given to children...
Presentation Fundamentals of Secular Ethics
A presentation on the topic “Fundamentals of Secular Ethics” was made for teachers who are starting to teach ORKSE in elementary schools. This electronic manual will allow you to create a holistic understanding of the discipline, which was literally recently studied as an experimental subject, but today has become a separate independent subject and is studied with pleasure by schoolchildren. Every teacher, when starting to teach a new subject,...
Presentation Culture and Morality
The presentation was made on the topic “Culture and Morality” for the ORKSE lesson in 4th grade (module “Fundamentals of Secular Ethics”). You can download the manual along with the finished lesson notes. The electronic resource is offered in two parts, but they can be combined for display in one lesson. What came first, morality or culture? By researching this problem...
Icon – presentation
The presentation offers material for work in the ORKSE lesson when studying the topic “Icon”. In one archive, two multimedia works are offered at once, which will allow us to fully explore the topic and give a general idea of this type of work of art. You can download the material for military-industrial complex lessons, for MHC, for history or the surrounding world. In the first tutorial...
Presentation Russian icon
The presentation is filled with amazing material that will reveal the theme “Russian Icon”. You can download the manual for ORKSE lessons in 4th grade (working with the OPK module), for literature lessons, MHC, art. The electronic resource will introduce schoolchildren to priceless works of Russian art, which are commonly called icons. Students will see those amazing creations that were written by two...
St. Basil's Cathedral – presentation
The presentation will allow schoolchildren to get acquainted with the architectural structure of Russia - St. Basil's Cathedral. The second name of this shrine is Intercession Cathedral. It is less common among our people. You can download the material for free for conducting ORKSE lessons in grades 4 - 5 or for Sunday school classes. Decoration of Red Square, one of the main...
Orthodox churches of Russia – presentation
A presentation on the topic “Temples of Russia” is wonderful material for a 4th grade ORKSE lesson. You can also download this work for use in MHC or history lessons when studying a similar topic. A manual for the OPK lesson was completed on 54 slides. All pages are filled with illustrative materials. The work contains photographs, paintings by artists,...
Orthodox Church – presentation
The presentation will allow the teacher teaching the ORKSE course in the 4th grade to introduce schoolchildren during the lesson to the traditions of the Orthodox church, its external structure and some features of behavior within the walls of this holy place. You can download the material for the OPK module. Having looked at least once at the majestic, proudly raising its domes and crosses into the sky...
How Christianity came to Rus' - presentation
The presentation for the ORKSE lesson was made for a lesson on the OPK module on the topic “How Christianity came to Rus'.” The resource is made on 8 slides, the material of which will give an idea of when and how the great event took place - the Baptism of Rus'. Many legends are associated with the name of Prince Vladimir, but the most significant event in...
Sacred books of the world's religions – presentation
The presentation tells schoolchildren about those sacred books that are sacred to believers. Every religion in the world has its own scripture, which reflects the basic ideas of faith. The work will help 4th grade students get acquainted with the main books in the ORKSE lesson. Holy words, holy scripture. This is what books that are religious literature are called. There are many of them...
Presentation of the Koran - the holy book of Muslims
The presentation was made to introduce the main book of Muslims - the Koran, which each of them calls a holy book. You can download this manual for ORKS lessons in 4th grade, where the module “Fundamentals of Islamic Culture” is studied in schools. Do you know what the word “Koran” means and why the book was given such a name? If not...
Seraphim Sarovsky – presentation
The presentation will tell about the great man, saint, healer Seraphim of Sarov, whose life was a shining example of faithful service to God, love for people, self-sacrifice and mercy. The material can be downloaded for free for the ORKSE lesson in 4th grade. The information presented on the slides will be interesting for children who study the Law of God on their own or in Sunday school....
Presentation Trinity
The presentation tells in great detail about one of the main holidays of the Orthodox Church - Trinity. On this day, a particularly solemn and beautiful divine service is performed in all churches. Everything around is surrounded by flowers and greenery. Parishioners bring birch branches and bouquets of flowers to the temple, which are necessarily blessed after the liturgy. You can download the development for...
Nicholas the Wonderworker – presentation
The presentation will tell 4th grade students in the OPK lesson about the life of the great Nicholas the Wonderworker, who is considered one of the most revered saints not only in Rus', but throughout the world where the Orthodox faith is professed. It is recommended to download the development for the OPK lesson, which is one of the models of the OPKSE course, or to view...
Presentation of the Tsar Bell
The presentation talks about the largest bell in Russia. This is the Tsar Bell, cast in Moscow by order of the Russian Empress Anna. The work material presented by a 9th grade student can be downloaded and used for conducting a OPK lesson in 4th grade (ORKSE), at the Moscow Chemical Culture or History. Schoolchildren will get acquainted with how foundry developed...
Bell ringings of Russia – presentation
The presentation tells the amazing story of how Russian bells came to be, which even today ring in greetings in various of its cities, announcing important events. Do our children know where this extraordinary tradition of placing bells in all churches came from? The material can be used for conducting ORKSE (OPC module) or in history lessons....
Bells of Russia – presentation
A presentation for a 4th grade OPK lesson on the topic “Bells of Russia” contains interesting material that will allow schoolchildren to look into the history of Orthodoxy and study some of its traditions. 8 slides contain material that fully reveals the topic and complements the story of the textbook. Bells are a mandatory feature of Orthodox churches in Russia. They appeared very...
A miracle in the life of a Christian – presentation
The presentation talks about what miracle can occur in the life of a Christian, although even the very fact that we live, communicate, give joy to others, love, care for each other is also a great miracle. You can download the finished material for a defense lesson in 4th grade or for a class hour. The electronic resource was created by a wonderful teacher...
Presentation of Buddha and his teachings
The presentation will introduce schoolchildren to who the Buddha is and the essence of his teachings, and will also tell about the life of this famous saint, born in India. The material in the manual can be used for ORKSE lessons in 4th grade when getting acquainted with world religions or when studying Buddhism. Not many adults know...
Presentation Orthodox prayer
The presentation will tell you why prayer is so necessary in the life of every Orthodox believer, which helps people communicate with God, forgive him for help, and give thanks for the miracles performed. The material gives schoolchildren an idea of the typology of prayers. Children will not only learn an interesting story about them, but will also hear these creations in...
Sacred buildings - presentation
The presentation demonstrates the main sacred buildings built at different times by representatives of different religions in completely different parts of the world. It is unlikely that anyone in his life will be able to visit all these holy places without exception and consider their unsurpassed beauty and feel the holiness. But such a wonderful opportunity will appear for those who will watch the work that...
Presentation Lent
The presentation introduces schoolchildren to Lent, which prepares a person for the bright holiday of Easter, gives time for reflection and repentance, and reminds people of the forty-day fast that the Savior kept in the desert. The material can be downloaded for conducting an ORKSE lesson in 4th grade. The lesson guide is made on 23 slides. It is filled with wonderful...
Presentation Gospel and Bible
The presentation provides material for getting acquainted with the holy books of Christians - the Bible and the Gospel. You can download the development along with the notes of the ORKSE lesson in 4th grade (OPC module). During the lesson, schoolchildren need to form an idea of what moral and spiritual value the Bible represents for our people. This is an unusual publication considered sacred. IN...
Sergius of Radonezh – presentation
The presentation is a story about Sergius of Radonezh, a man who is considered one of the saints, the great patron of the Russian land, whose 700th birthday was recently celebrated by the Orthodox Church. You can download the free electronic product for an ORKS lesson (OPK module) or for class hours, history lessons, the surrounding world, where the biography of the Reverend will be studied...
World religions – presentation
The presentation introduces schoolchildren to world religions. The material is presented for the ORKSE lesson in 4th grade. You can download it for free to conduct history and social studies on this topic. Every person has the right to choose a religion for himself, which will determine the principles of his life and behavior. Most people accept the faith that...
The emergence of Christianity - presentation
The presentation is a visual material for teaching a lesson on the topic “The Emergence of Christianity.” You can download the multimedia product both for the ORKSE course and for a history lesson in 5th grade. The work was completed on 12 slides. Their summary: Gospel stories about John the Baptist, Jesus Christ. The first Christians in Palestine and...
Orthodox Christian holidays – presentation
The presentation will tell schoolchildren about some religious Orthodox holidays that are celebrated by Christians and have their own traditions. The material of the work, completed on 28 slides, can be used for conducting a lesson on ORKSE in the 4th grade when studying a topic in the OPK module, for lessons on the surrounding world in elementary school or class hours (grades 2 - 3)....
Presentation of Eid al-Fitr - the festival of sacrifice
The presentation tells about the customs of celebrating the great day for Muslims - Eid al-Adha. The material can be used for study in the ORKSE lesson in grade 4 (module “Fundamentals of Muslim culture”). The information will be of interest to those who are preparing their own creative project about this holiday of sacrifice. The Koran says that the angel Gabriel appeared in...
Presentation Mecca and Medina
The presentation was made for a 4th grade ORKSE lesson on the topic “Mecca and Medina - the two holy cities of Islam.” The work will be used to study the topics of the module “Fundamentals of Muslim Culture”. Every Muslim knows what Mecca and Medina are. There are legends about these cities; they are considered sacred by those who converted to Islam. All...
Honesty and Sincerity - Presentation
A presentation for a 4th grade ORKSE lesson will help the teacher formulate in schoolchildren an idea of honesty and sincerity as mandatory moral qualities that should be present in every person. The electronic resource is presented together with a ready-made lesson summary from teacher E. A. Zvenkova. You can download both manuals for free using the link. Looking at the multimedia development slides...
Temple – presentation
A presentation for a 4th grade ORKSE lesson on the topic “Temple” will tell you what the building in which worship is held is. The material can be downloaded without notes for teaching the module “Fundamentals of Orthodox Culture”. An acquaintance with an Orthodox church begins with a general story about when the first such structures appeared in Rus'...
Judaism - presentation
A presentation on the topic “Judaism” reveals to schoolchildren the features of this religious belief. The work can be downloaded and used to conduct an ORKSE lesson in 4th grade in those schools where parents choose for their children to study the subject in the module “Fundamentals of Jewish Culture.” Judaism in Russia is practiced by a large number of people. This is the faith that is chosen...
Pride and arrogance - presentation
The presentation on the topic “Pride and Arrogance” is an excellently selected electronic material for the seventh lesson of the ORKSE module “Fundamentals of Secular Ethics”. Despite the fact that both concepts have the same root, they differ in their meaning. Younger schoolchildren should understand this in class, so the work does not...
Buddhism - presentation
A presentation on the topic “Buddhism” is an educational project completed by 4th grade students as part of the ORKSE course (module “Fundamentals of World Religious Cultures”). You can download the work for teaching a lesson in 4th grade, for students to independently study the material at home. Buddhism is the third religion in the world that people practice of their own free will....
Presentation Orthodoxy
A presentation on the topic “Orthodoxy” will allow a primary school student to form the correct opinion about the Christian faith, professed by a huge number of people in the modern world, including in Russia, for many centuries. You can download the multimedia product for the ORKSE lesson in 4th grade when studying the module “Fundamentals of Orthodox Culture.” Material...
Orthodoxy about God's judgment - presentation
A presentation on the topic “Orthodoxy about God’s judgment” was made for one of the lessons of the ORKSE course in 4th grade. Along with the electronic development in the archive, you can download the lesson notes and assignments for schoolchildren. At this educational lesson, it is intended to form in schoolchildren an idea of why a Christian should see in a simple person...
Presentation Orthodox family
The presentation was made on the topic “Orthodox Family” for the ORKSE lesson in grades 4 - 5. This is a rough outline of a OPK lesson plan that the teacher can modify at his own discretion if necessary. The study of new material begins with the introduction of the concept of “family values for an Orthodox family.” Schoolchildren are invited to choose the following for this combination...
Islam - presentation
The presentation was made to introduce the monotheistic religion of Islam (Muslim). The material can be downloaded by a teacher who teaches the ORKSE course in 4th grade. The same multimedia development can be used in history and social studies lessons. The 22 slides of the work describe the essence of this religion, giving the concept of what the word by which it is called means. Students will learn...
Presentation Christianity
A ready-made presentation on the topic “Christianity” was made for the ORKSE lesson in 4th grade. Its material will be a wonderful accompaniment to history or social studies, so for these lessons you can also download it for free to your collection. To get acquainted with the Christian faith, which is the most widespread in the modern world, you first need to understand the meaning...
Christian at work - presentation
The presentation was made for a 4th grade ORKSE lesson on the topic “Christian at work.” Its main purpose is to show the importance of work for every person, to give an understanding of it as fundamental, given by man from God to transform the world that surrounds us. You can download the electronic development along with the lesson notes compiled...
Presentation of the Torah - the holy book of the Jews
The presentation introduces children to the main holy book of the Jews, called the Torah. It records everything that the Jews believe in, considering themselves descendants of Moses. It is recommended to download the work and use it in the classroom for those teachers who teach in grades 4-5 of ORKSE. The multimedia manual is made on 19 slides. Getting to know the Torah...
Buddhism culture - presentation
A presentation on the topic “Culture of Buddhism” is a small project for a 4th grade student. It can be shown to students at an ORKSE lesson in 4th grade when introducing the basics of Buddhist culture, talking about the art of this people. The schoolgirl independently completed this electronic resource, but it will be interesting and useful for viewing. Each page carries...
Presentation Buddhist temples
The presentation introduces schoolchildren to Buddhist temples, the main place of prayer and rituals in Buddhism. In addition to the electronic manual, you can download for free a summary of the ORKSE lesson in 4th grade on the topic “Let's enter the Buddhist temple.” Both of these materials, together with the textbook tests, will help the teacher and his students take a correspondence excursion to places...
Presentation of Buddhism in Russia
The presentation will help students form their first ideas about the development of Buddhism in Russia, and will also allow them to take a short excursion into the history of the development of this religion in the world and get acquainted with Buddhist temples. It is recommended to download the development for teaching a lesson on the ORKSE course in 4th grade, where the module on the foundations of world religious cultures is studied. Approximately...
Holidays in Buddhism - presentation
The presentation talks about what religious Buddhist holidays are celebrated in those countries where Buddhism is currently the state religion and its traditions are sacredly protected by all citizens. You can download the manual for ORKSE lessons in 4th grade. The material is interesting and complemented by illustrations, so it will be useful for primary school students to learn about...
Presentation Mosque
The presentation introduces schoolchildren to mosques around the world. These are the main architectural structures of Muslims in which services are held. The material can be shown to schoolchildren at an ORKSE lesson in 4th grade, at the Moscow Chemical Contest, or in social studies. And it will be interesting to study and examine the most beautiful works of architecture on your own, it will be interesting to everyone who now wants to download this work. On...
Muslims – presentation
The presentation contains rich material that will allow schoolchildren to gain a complete understanding of who Muslims are. The work touches on the religion they adopted, what they believe in and what their God is called, their responsibilities at home and the traditions of Muslim families. It is recommended that the teacher download the material to conduct an ORKSE lesson in 4...
Presentation of the Quran and Sunnah
The presentation will tell schoolchildren about the two most significant books of Islam. This is the Quran and Sunnah. The material can be used to teach a lesson on the basics of Islamic culture in 4th grade. Along with the ready-made multimedia manual for the ORKSE lesson, we offer to download additional material that can be used to consolidate students’ knowledge. The Koran is a holy book...
Presentation of Prophet Muhammad
The presentation tells about the Prophet Muhammad, who is revered in Islam. Every Muslim child hears this name from childhood. Today there is an opportunity to tell schoolchildren in detail about his life, his deeds, and how he began to prophesy. You can download the material for teaching an ORKSE lesson in 4th grade (module “Fundamentals of Muslim culture”). The story about...
Presentation on Politeness: Its Rules and Lessons
The presentation will tell schoolchildren about what politeness is, introduce its current lessons and rules that must be followed when communicating with people. The material can be downloaded for a 4th grade ORKSE lesson or for classroom hours. 24 slides of work, in slow steps, reveal to children the essence of such important concepts and words as politeness,...
Man is born for good - presentation
The presentation is intended to tell schoolchildren what good and evil are, why both of these qualities are present in our lives, if we all agree that every person is born for good. You can download the electronic manual along with the outline of the open lesson of ORKSE in grade 4, which reflects all the main points of the lesson, defines...
Patience and work - presentation
The presentation will tell children about the role that work has already played and will continue to play in their lives, which can give many benefits if a person shows patience, if he shows tolerance for what he does and for those who surround him and act not always good. You can download the finished resource...
Presentation The value of clan and family
A presentation on the topic “The value of clan and family” was made for the teacher’s work at the ORKSE lesson in the 4th grade. It can be downloaded by those who teach Foundations of Secular Ethics. In addition, the material can be used during class hours or at a joint parent meeting, where not only adults, but also their children will be present....
Presentation: Christian's attitude towards nature
The presentation should show students what the attitude of a true Christian to nature should be, why a person should show responsibility towards those living beings that surround him, which can make him superior to nature. You can download the multimedia manual along with a ready-made outline (accompanying the lesson), tasks for students and additional reading material for...
Presentation Ethics and Etiquette
The presentation is filled with interesting and useful thematic material that an elementary school teacher will use to demonstrate in secular ethics lessons. The same manual can also be downloaded for conducting classroom hours on the topic “Ethics and Etiquette.” Ideally, the work will be shown to 4th grade students, but almost all slides can be used for...
Presentation Russia - My Motherland
A presentation on the topic “Russia is my Motherland” was made for a secular ethics lesson in 4th grade. You can download the material for teaching a lesson on the defense-industrial complex module. Today, having a huge number of visual electronic resources, it is impossible to talk about the beauty and greatness of Russia without using visuals. I can convey my immense love for the Motherland, the breadth of its expanses...
Presentation My Motherland
The presentation is provided to the attention of those who need to teach a lesson on ORKSE (Secular Ethics module) or a class hour on the topic “My Motherland is Russia.” The material can be downloaded to demonstrate slides about the Russian Federation from grades 1 to 4. Each development slide is filled with illustrative material. Against its background are a few words in verse or...
Secular ethics – presentation
A multimedia presentation was made on 20 slides for a lesson in the ORKSE course in 4th grade to study the topic: “What is secular ethics.” In the development, filled with thematic material that makes it possible to reveal the basic meaning of concepts on the topic, a problematic question is also raised: why do schoolchildren need to study this difficult, but very interesting subject, which was previously...
Presentation ORKSE modules
The presentation can be used when holding a parent meeting at the end of the 3rd or at the very beginning of the 4th grade to choose the ORKSE module in the process of teaching schoolchildren. The course is new, recently introduced in Russian schools. Many parents know absolutely nothing about it, so they are wary of both the subject itself and...
Presentation Rules of behavior at school
The presentation is a project of a 4th grade student on the topic “Rules of behavior at school.” Ilya Tretyakov completed his work according to the ORKSE course. A distinctive feature of the creative development is that the boy framed it in poetry. Almost every student knows how to behave at school. However, not all of these rules are followed. Read them with...
Fundamentals of world religious cultures - presentation
The presentation will find its rightful place when conducting a general lesson on the ORKSE course when studying the module “Fundamentals of World Religious Cultures”. This is the final lesson, so it asks you to remember what the students learned during the 4th grade. Answers to questions are proposed to be entered into a table with which you can work throughout the lesson. ...
Presentation by Albert Schweitzer
The presentation will introduce 4th grade students to a wonderful person who knew how to do good without thinking about reward. This is Albert Schweitzer. His actions still inspire people today. It was he who was able to create the ideal of humanity that our contemporaries admire today. His life was going well. The circle of friends was quite large, the family had everything...
Presentation Defense of the Fatherland
The presentation, along with additional material, was created for a military-industrial complex lesson on the topic “Defense of the Fatherland” using the textbook by Andrei Kuraev. In the archive, in addition to the electronic resource, you can download for work on ORKSE in the 4th grade a ready-made lesson summary, which tells in detail about those who at different times defended their Motherland, who...
Presentation Orthodox culture
The presentation talks about the Orthodox culture of our people. The manual can be downloaded for teaching a OPK lesson on the topic “Christian Family.” 24 slides will reveal the meaning of this concept, draw attention to the material being studied, and will be etched in the minds and memories of 4th grade students, who will have to start their own family in a few years. Orthodoxy has its own traditions, its own...
Features of morality - presentation
The presentation reveals the topic of the fourth lesson of ORKSE in the 4th grade of the module “Secular Ethics”. Each society has its own moral characteristics. What they are like for us, people living in Russia in the 21st century, we have to figure out in order to behave with dignity, to live in harmony with the laws. The lesson can be downloaded for free not only...
The presentation will help teach one of the ORKSE lessons on the topic “Friendship and Decency.” The lesson can be conducted with students in grades 4 - 5 using Studenkin's textbook. The lesson begins with an introduction to the parable “God of Friendship.” Schoolchildren will not only read this instructive work, but will also answer the teacher’s questions and discuss why this is so...
Duty and conscience - presentation
Two presentations serve as a visual aid to the lesson on the ORKSE course. The slide show is designed to be viewed by fourth grade students who will be introduced to the ethical concepts of duty and conscience. The presented material will form moral concepts in students. The development helps to develop in the viewer a craving for correct self-esteem and control of one’s behavior. Detailed instructions...
The emergence of religions - presentation
The presentation talks about the gradual emergence of religions in various countries. The work covers a fairly large period of time and illuminates the issue from several angles, despite the fact that the work was completed not by a teacher, but by a 4th grade student. You can download her project for demonstration in an ORKSE lesson in grades 4-5. Tell the schoolchildren...
Keepers of legends in the religions of the world - presentation
The presentation will help in the 4th grade ORKSE lesson to reveal the topic of the lesson “Keepers of Traditions in the Religions of the World.” Electronic development and notes were made by teacher L. A Makarova from Kolchugino. The presented material can be downloaded by those who work with the module “Fundamentals of World Religious Cultures”. The development gives schoolchildren an idea of what is hidden...
Presentation: Living in this world is more fun for the kind
The presentation will help reveal the topic of why good people have more fun in the world than those who are constantly angry and dissatisfied with everything. You can download the multimedia work along with the notes for conducting ORKSE lessons in 4th grade or for classroom hours in elementary school. Who doesn’t remember the kindest cartoon character - the cat Matroskin...
God is the creator of the world - presentation
The presentation talks about how God is the creator and creator of our beautiful, unique world and people. This teaching will be very interesting for children. The topic is taken from the module “Fundamentals of Orthodox Culture,” which is studied in 4th grade by those who chose it together with their parents. The ORKSE lesson will be memorable and unusual. From every word located...
Christian Church - presentation
The presentation presents material for introducing the basics of the Christian church during the ORKSE lesson. Schoolchildren, studying the module “Fundamentals of Orthodox Culture,” must not only become familiar with theoretical material, but also cultivate a Christian attitude towards people. This resource, which is presented for the lesson along with a ready-made...
Presentation of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior
The presentation will tell you everything about the wonderful architectural structure, the shrine of Orthodox people, the decoration of the city of Moscow - the Cathedral of Christ the Savior. The author of such a highly moral work is 8th grade student Irina Popova, who lives in the Altai Territory. Her work is so in demand that elementary school teachers have already downloaded it more than once to teach a lesson...
Presentation The Flood
A presentation for a 4th grade defense education lesson talks about one of the famous and significant biblical incidents dedicated to Noah’s Ark and the Flood. The purpose of this work is to convey in the ORKSE lesson the content of the legend that has found its place on the pages of the Bible, and to discuss with students the important points that it awakens. In electronic development...
Comprehensive training course “Fundamentals of Religious Cultures and Secular Ethics” (hereinafter referred to as ORKSE) implemented in 4 grades of general education organizations in all constituent entities of the Russian Federation in accordance with the orders of the Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation dated August 11, 2009. (VP-P44-4632) and the Government of the Russian Federation dated January 28, 2012 No. 84-r.
Within the framework of this academic subject, at the choice of students or at the choice of their parents (legal representatives), modules are studied: the fundamentals of Orthodox culture, the fundamentals of Islamic culture, the fundamentals of Buddhist culture, the fundamentals of Jewish culture, the fundamentals of world religious cultures, the fundamentals of secular ethics.
“Teaching knowledge about the basics of religious cultures and secular ethics is intended to play an important role not only in expanding the student’s educational horizons, but also in the educational process of forming a decent, honest, worthy citizen who observes the Constitution and laws of the Russian Federation, respects its cultural traditions, and is ready for intercultural and interfaith dialogue for social cohesion.”
Webinar on ORKSE selection of modules
Regulatory documents of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation
(regional level)
1. Order of the Education Committee of St. Petersburg "On the experimental introduction of the course "Fundamentals of religious cultures and secular ethics in educational institutions of St. Petersburg"
Regulatory documents of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation
(federal level)
1. Order of December 18, 2012 N 1060 “ON AMENDING THE FEDERAL STATE EDUCATIONAL STANDARD OF PRIMARY GENERAL EDUCATION,
APPROVED BY ORDER OF THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND SCIENCE OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION OF OCTOBER 6, 2009 N 373"
2. Letter of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation dated July 8, 2011 N MD-883/03 “On the direction of teaching materials of ORKSE”
3. Order of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation No. 69 dated January 31, 2012 on the introduction of ORKSE in the beginning. school
5. Order of the Government of the Russian Federation
7. Regulations for the choice in an educational organization by parents (legal representatives) of students of one of the modules of the complex educational course “Fundamentals of Religious Cultures and Secular Ethics” (recommended by letter of the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia dated March 31, 2015 No. 08-461)
Course “Fundamentals of Religious Cultures and Secular Ethics” is cultural and is aimed at developing in 4th grade schoolchildren ideas about the moral ideals and values that form the basis of the religious and secular traditions of the multinational culture of Russia, at understanding their significance in the life of modern society, as well as their involvement in them.
The ORKSE training course includes 6 modules:
1. Fundamentals of Orthodox culture;
2. Fundamentals of Islamic culture;
3. Fundamentals of Buddhist culture;
4. Fundamentals of Jewish culture;
5. Fundamentals of world religious cultures;
6. Fundamentals of secular ethics.
The basis for choosing a course is principle of voluntariness. One of the modules is studied by the student with his consent and at the choice of his parents (legal representatives).
The content of each module is focused on familiarization with the relevant culture and religious or secular tradition and does not contain critical assessments of other religions and worldviews.
Teaching knowledge about the basics of religious cultures and secular ethics is intended to play an important role not only in expanding the student’s educational horizons, but also in the educational process of forming a decent, honest, worthy citizen who observes the Constitution and laws of the Russian Federation, respects its cultural traditions, and is ready for intercultural and interfaith dialogue for social cohesion.
Target : is cultural and aimed at developing in 4th grade schoolchildren ideas about the moral ideals and values that form the basis of the religious and secular traditions of the multinational culture of Russia, at understanding their significance in the life of modern society, as well as their involvement in them.
Objectives of the ORKSE training course:
1. acquaintance of students with the basics of Orthodox, Muslim, Buddhist, Jewish cultures, the foundations of world religious cultures and secular ethics;
2. development of the younger teenager’s ideas about the importance of moral norms and values for a decent life for the individual, family, and society;
3. generalization of knowledge, concepts and ideas about spiritual culture and morality received by students in primary school, and the formation in them of value-semantic ideological foundations that ensure a holistic perception of national history and culture when studying humanitarian subjects at the primary school level;
4. development of the abilities of primary schoolchildren to communicate in a multi-ethnic and multi-religious environment on the basis of mutual respect and dialogue in the name of social peace and harmony.
Application for parents to choose a module of the ORKSE course
Planned results of mastering the academic subject
Personal results:
– evaluate life situations and people’s actions from the point of view of generally accepted norms and values, separate a person’s actions from himself;
– explain and justify from the point of view of generally accepted norms and values what actions are considered good and bad;
– independently determine and formulate the simplest rules of behavior common to all people (the foundations of universal moral values);
– based on these rules, make a choice of your actions in the proposed situations;
– feel responsible for your choice; understand that a person is always responsible for his actions.
Meta-subject results:
The course should include the following universal learning activities (ULAs): regulatory, cognitive and communicative.
Regulatory UUD:
– independently formulate the goals of the lesson after preliminary discussion;
– together with the teacher, discover and formulate an educational task (problem);
– together with the teacher, draw up a plan for solving the problem;
– working according to the plan, check your actions with the goal and, if necessary, correct mistakes with the help of the teacher;
– in dialogue with the teacher, develop assessment criteria and evaluate your own work and the work of other students.
Cognitive UUD:
– navigate your knowledge system: independently assume what information will be needed to solve a learning task in one step;
– select the sources of information necessary to solve the educational problem among the dictionaries, encyclopedias, reference books and other materials proposed by the teacher;
– obtain new knowledge: extract information presented in different forms (text, table, diagram, drawing, etc.);
– read textbook texts aloud and silently and at the same time conduct a “dialogue with the author” (predict future reading; pose questions to the text and look for answers; test yourself); separate the new from the known; highlight the main thing; make a plan;
– process the information received: compare and group facts and phenomena; determine the causes of phenomena and events;
– process the information received: draw conclusions based on generalization of knowledge;
– convert information from one form to another: draw up a simple plan for an educational and scientific text;
– convert information from one form to another: present information in the form of text, tables, diagrams.
Communication UUD:
– convey your position to other people: formulate your thoughts in oral and written speech, taking into account your educational and life speech situations;
– convey your position to other people: express your point of view and justify it by giving arguments;
– listen to other people, consider their points of view, treat them with respect, be ready to change your point of view;
– negotiate with people: collaborate in jointly solving a problem, performing different roles in a group.
Subject results:
– determine and explain your attitude to social norms and values (moral, civil, patriotic, universal);
– express your opinion on the importance of secular and religious culture in the lives of individuals and society;
– know the basic concepts of religious cultures, their characteristics and traditions, the history of their emergence in the world and in Russia;
– establish relationships between a certain secular or religious culture and the behavior of people who think in its traditions;
– show respect for any faith or lack thereof (with the exception of totalitarian sects aimed at destroying and suppressing the individual);
– realize the similarity of some important spiritual and moral foundations of different religions despite their significant differences;
– build tolerant relationships with representatives of different worldviews and cultural traditions;
– make your choice in educational models of socially significant life situations and be responsible for it;
– negotiate with people, preventing or overcoming conflicts in educational models of life situations;
– be aware of the difference between “internal sincere faith” and “external ritual belief”;
– at the simplest level, distinguish between traditional religions and totalitarian sects.
Module “Secular Ethics”
Russia is our Motherland.
Culture and morality. Ethics and its importance in human life. Clan and family are the source of moral relations in the history of mankind. The value of kinship and family values. Family holidays as one of the forms of historical memory. Patterns of morality in the cultures of different nations. Moral example of a hero. Noble code of honor. Gentleman and lady. The state and the morality of the citizen. Morality of the defender of the Fatherland. Decency. Intelligence. Work morale. Moral traditions of entrepreneurship. What does it mean to be “moral” today? Good and evil. Duty and conscience. Honor and dignity. The meaning of life and happiness. Highest moral values. Ideals. Principles of morality. Methodology for creating a moral code in school. Moral standards. Etiquette. Label side of the suit. School uniforms - pros and cons. Education as a moral norm. A man is what he makes of himself. Methods of moral self-improvement.
Patriotism of the multinational and multi-confessional people of Russia.
Module “Fundamentals of Orthodox Culture”
Russia is our Motherland.
Introduction to the Orthodox spiritual tradition. Features of Eastern Christianity. Culture and religion. What Orthodox Christians believe. Good and evil in the Orthodox tradition. Love for one's neighbor. Attitude to work. Duty and responsibility. Mercy and compassion. Orthodoxy in Russia. Orthodox church and other shrines. The symbolic language of Orthodox culture: Christian art (icons, frescoes, church singing, applied art), the Orthodox calendar. Holidays. Christian family and its values.
Russia is our Motherland. Introduction to the Orthodox spiritual tradition. Features of Eastern Christianity. Introduction to the Islamic spiritual tradition. Introduction to the Buddhist spiritual tradition. Introduction to the Jewish spiritual tradition. Culture and religion. The most ancient beliefs. Religions of the world and their founders. Sacred books of the world's religions. Keepers of tradition in the world's religions. Sacred buildings. Religions of Russia. Religious rituals in art. Calendars of the world's religions. Holidays in the world's religions. Family, family values. Duty, freedom, responsibility, learning and work. Mercy, caring for the weak, mutual assistance, social problems of society and the attitude of different religions towards them. Love and respect for the Fatherland. Patriotism of the multinational and multi-confessional people of Russia.
THEMATIC PLANNING
GRADE 4 Module “Fundamentals of Orthodox Culture”
| Topic name | Number of hours |
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| Russia is our Motherland. | ||
| Culture and religion | ||
| Man and God in Orthodoxy | ||
| Orthodox prayer | ||
| Bible and Gospel | ||
| Preaching Christ | ||
| Christ and His Cross | ||
| Conscience and repentance | ||
| Commandments. | ||
| Mercy and compassion | ||
| Golden rule. | ||
| Creative works of students | ||
| Summing up | ||
| Beatitudes | ||
| Why do good? | ||
| Miracle in the life of a Christian | ||
| Orthodoxy about God's judgment | ||
| Sacrament of Communion | ||
| Monastery | ||
| Christian family | ||
| Defense of the Fatherland | ||
| Christian at work | ||
| Love and respect for the Fatherland |
| Topic name | Number of hours |
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| Russia is our Motherland. | ||
| What is secular ethics? | ||
| Morality and culture. | ||
| Features of morality. | ||
| Good and evil. | ||
| Virtue and vice. | ||
| Freedom and responsibility | ||
| Moral duty. | ||
| Justice. | ||
| Altruism and egoism. | ||
| What does it mean to be moral? | ||
| Summing up. | ||
| Moral action. | ||
| The golden rule of morality. | ||
| Shame, guilt, apology. | ||
| Honor and dignity. | ||
| Moral ideals. | ||
| Models of morality in the culture of the Fatherland. | ||
| Family holidays. | ||
| Love and respect for the Fatherland. | ||
| Presentation of creative works. |
Module “Fundamentals of World Religious Cultures”
| № p/p | Section/Lesson Topic | Number of hours |
| Russia is our Motherland |
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| Culture and religion. | ||
| Holy books of religions. | ||
| Holy books of religions. | ||
| Man in the religious traditions of the world. | ||
| Sacred buildings. | ||
| Art in religious culture. | ||
| Creative works of students. | ||
| History of religions in Russia. | ||
| Religious rituals. Customs and rituals. | ||
| Holidays and calendars. | ||
| Religion and morality. Moral commandments in the religions of the world. | ||
| Creation of creative works. | ||
| Creation of creative works. | ||
| Presentation of creative works. | ||
Calendar-thematic planning on the basics of religious cultures and secular ethics. Module “Fundamentals of Orthodox culture” for 4th grade.
| Lesson topic | Number of hours | Actual date |
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| Russia is our Motherland. | ||||
| Culture and religion | ||||
| Man and God in Orthodoxy | ||||
| Orthodox prayer | ||||
| Bible and Gospel | ||||
| Preaching Christ | ||||
| Christ and His Cross | ||||
| Orthodox teaching in man | ||||
| Conscience and repentance | ||||
| Commandments. | ||||
| Mercy and compassion | ||||
| Golden rule. | ||||
| Creative works of students | ||||
| Summing up | ||||
| How Christianity came to Rus' | ||||
| Beatitudes | ||||
| Why do good? | ||||
| Miracle in the life of a Christian | ||||
| Orthodoxy about God's judgment | ||||
| Sacrament of Communion | ||||
| Monastery | ||||
| Christian's attitude towards nature | ||||
| Christian family | ||||
| Defense of the Fatherland | ||||
| Christian at work | ||||
| Love and respect for the Fatherland |
Calendar and thematic planning
Module “Fundamentals of Secular Ethics”
| Lesson topic | Number of hours | Planned period of implementation (week) | Actual date |
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| Russia is our Motherland. | ||||
| What is secular ethics? | ||||
| Morality and culture. | ||||
| Features of morality. | ||||
| Good and evil. | ||||
| Virtue and vice. | ||||
| Freedom is a person's moral choice. | ||||
| Freedom and responsibility | ||||
| Moral duty. | ||||
| Justice. | ||||
| Altruism and egoism. | ||||
| What does it mean to be moral? | ||||
| Summing up. | ||||
| Clan and family are the source of moral relations. | ||||
| Moral action. | ||||
| The golden rule of morality. | ||||
| Shame, guilt, apology. | ||||
| Honor and dignity. | ||||
| Moral ideals. | ||||
| Models of morality in the culture of the Fatherland. | ||||
| Family holidays. | ||||
| Human life is the highest moral value. | ||||
| Love and respect for the Fatherland. | ||||
| Preparation of creative projects. | ||||
| Presentation of creative works. |
Module “Fundamentals of World Religious Cultures”
| № p/p | Lesson topic | Number of hours | Scheduled date | Actual date |
| Introduction to the subject. Russia is our Motherland. | ||||
| Russia is our Motherland | ||||
| Culture and religion. | ||||
| Holy books of religions. | ||||
| Holy books of religions. | ||||
| Keepers of legends in the world's religions. | ||||
| Good and evil. The concept of sin, repentance and retribution. | ||||
| Man in the religious traditions of the world. | ||||
| Sacred buildings. | ||||
| Art in religious culture. | ||||
| Creative works of students. | ||||
| History of religions in Russia. | ||||
| Religious rituals. Customs and rituals. | ||||
| Holidays and calendars. | ||||
| Religion and morality. Moral commandments in the religions of the world. | ||||
| Mercy, caring for the weak, mutual assistance. | ||||
| Family. Duty, freedom, responsibility, work. Love and respect for the Fatherland. | ||||
| Creation of creative works | ||||
| Creation of creative works | ||||
| Presentation of creative works |
COMPREHENSIVE COURSE “FUNDAMENTALS OF RELIGIOUS CULTURES AND SECULAR ETHICS”
On September 1, 2012, a course was introduced in all constituent entities of the Russian Federation “Fundamentals of religious cultures and secular ethics” (hereinafter referred to as ORKSE course) in accordance with the order of the President of the Russian Federation dated August 2, 2009 No. Pr-2009 and the Order of the Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation dated August 11, 2009
Since the 2012/13 academic year, the ORKSE course has been compulsory in all educational institutions of the Russian Federation and has been offered for study in the 4th grade from the beginning of the school year, at the transitional stage from the primary to the basic level of secondary school (Order of the Ministry of Education and Science No. 74 of February 1, 2012 .). The course lasts 34 hours. In terms of its place in the curriculum and content, it serves as an important link between the two stages of humanitarian education and upbringing of schoolchildren. On the one hand, the ORKSE training course complements the social science aspects of the subject “The World Around us”, which primary school students are introduced to, on the other hand, it precedes the study of humanitarian subjects that begins in the 5th grade: history, literature.
The course “Fundamentals of Religious Cultures and Secular Ethics” includes 6 textbook modules: “Fundamentals of Orthodox Culture”, “Fundamentals of Islamic Culture”, “Fundamentals of Buddhist Culture”, “Fundamentals of Jewish Culture”, “Fundamentals of World Religious Cultures”, “Fundamentals of Secular Ethics” " All modules are coordinated with each other in terms of pedagogical goals, objectives, requirements for achieving final results, as well as in the system of content, conceptual and value-semantic connections with other humanitarian subjects of primary school. The content of textbooks has been agreed upon with the leaders and authorized persons of the relevant religious organizations.
Textbooks from the publishing house "Prosveshcheniye" (series "School of Russia") have successfully passed the examination in the Russian Academy of Sciences and the Russian Academy of Education for compliance with the Federal State Educational Standard for Primary General Education, and are included in the Federal List of Textbooks by Order No. 253 of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation dated March 31, 2014.
The training course “Fundamentals of Religious Cultures and Secular Ethics” is cultural and is aimed at developing in schoolchildren ideas about the moral ideals and values that form the basis of the religious and secular traditions of the multinational culture of Russia, at understanding their significance in the life of modern society, as well as their involvement in them.
Purpose of the ORKSE training course– formation in younger teenagers of motivation for conscious moral behavior based on knowledge and respect for the cultural and religious traditions of the multinational people of Russia, as well as for dialogue with representatives of other cultures and worldviews.
Objectives of the ORKSE training course:
Series “School of Russia”
Series "Perspective"
