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Description

Elevate your RE lessons with the Understanding Christianity Big Frieze, a key teaching tool for the widely adopted Understanding Christianity resource – now taught in over 7,000 UK schools as a comprehensive 10-year programme spanning EYFS to KS3.

The Understanding Christianity Big Frieze is a vibrant, educational wall frieze inspired by the Understanding Christianity project and the original Big Frieze artwork by Emma Yarlett. Designed to support Religious Education in schools, this banner brings to life the ‘big story’ of the Christian faith, from Creation through to the Kingdom of God – in a visually engaging way that encourages curiosity and classroom discussion. As part of RE Today’s nationally recognised Understanding Christianity approach to RE, the frieze illustrates seven core concepts that underpin Christian belief and theology: Creation, Fall, People of God, Incarnation, Gospel, Salvation, and Kingdom of God – helping pupils connect individual Bible stories and theological ideas within a coherent overarching framework rather than isolated episodes.

Available in a range of sizes, Small (200cm × 35cm), Medium (300cm × 53cm), Large (400cm × 70cm), and Extra Large (570cm × 100cm) – the banner is perfect for wall displays in classrooms, school halls, corridors, or RE resource areas. Its bold, colourful illustrations draw children into the biblical narrative, offering countless opportunities to explore key events and characters – from Adam and Eve and David to the feeding of the five thousand, Peter, and Paul. Printed on heavyweight 500gsm PVC with hemmed edges and brass eyelets for easy hanging.

The Big Frieze is a key part of the Understanding Christianity resource – also available for separate purchase to enhance RE teaching. It helps teachers show pupils the wider context of each concept, unit, and text, building coherent understanding by regularly pointing out where specific Bible stories fit within the ‘big story’. Emma Yarlett’s artwork illustrates the core concepts from Creation to Kingdom of God, presenting the Bible as a unified, coherent narrative rather than disconnected texts.

Each frieze comes with a downloadable A4 PDF booklet that unpacks the artwork’s themes, explains the theological concepts behind each section, and suggests discussion topics and classroom activities. This makes it ideal not only for primary and secondary RE lessons aligned with the RE Today Primary Curriculum but also for church home-groups, Bible study groups, and reflective display spaces.

Whether enhancing your RE curriculum or creating a visually inspiring Christian display, the Understanding Christianity Big Frieze supports deeper student engagement, richer conversations about faith and belief, and a memorable visual journey through Christianity’s central themes.
To find out more about the Understanding Christianity resource and how it supports your RE curriculum, visit www.understandingchristianity.org.uk.