Sri Lanka Grade 3 School Syllabus - Religion

Religion is a compulsory subject in the Sri Lanka Grade 3 curriculum. The curriculum covers several religions, including Buddhism, Christianity (including Catholicism), Hinduism, and Islam. The medium of instruction for these subjects is Sinhala and Tamil. English is introduced as a separate subject from Grade 3 onwards.

Textbooks:

Textbooks for each religion are available in Sinhala, Tamil, and English. Some specific textbooks mentioned include:

• Buddhism: "The Buddhist Way of Life" (available in English)
• Hinduism: "Saivanery (Hinduism)"
• Islam: "Islam for Grade 03", "Studies In Islam Grade 3" ,
• Christianity: "Christianity - Grade 3"

The Educational Publications Department is the primary source for these textbooks. Additional resources can be found on websites like BookStudio and GovDoc.lk. ,

Teacher Guides:

Teacher guides are also available for each religion to assist educators in lesson planning and instruction.

Other Resources:

• e-Thaksalawa provides online resources aligned with the Grade 3 curriculum, including lessons and past papers.
• Websites like PastPapers.wiki offer downloadable textbooks.

While the specific details of the curriculum for each religion are not readily available online, the resources mentioned above provide a starting point for understanding the scope of religious education in Sri Lanka Grade 3.