HumanismIn the 20th century Humanism came to mean a naturalistic worldview that includes a rejection of religious beliefs and the conviction that moral values are founded on human nature and experience alone; a humanist is someone who holds these beliefs. is not a religion. It is a non-religious, ethical worldview, concerned with some of the same concepts as religions, but generally derived from secularWithout reference to the sacred ideas and considerations that have affected and influenced the lives of people, particularly since the Enlightenment. Humanism is a world wide phenomenon although it is most often associated with the post-Christian trends of the 20th century in Europe and the developed nations. It has arguably somewhere in the region of 150 million active adherents which is about 2% of the world's population.

The resources contained in the list of subjects to the left are a basic introduction to the facts and traditions of Humanism. They are a portal or window into the world of Humanism and by following the weblinks and bibliographies, an enquirer may discover more and more about this worldview. Technical words are highlighted and these will lead to more detailed definitions.

The 24 units are based on the QCA non-statutory framework for Religious Education and provide not only a comprehensive guide to the facts and traditions of Humanism, but also address the issues that Humanism encounters as it engages with the 21st century.