Intent
Our intent in RE:
- For pupils to understand where religion came from, how it is practiced and the impact that might have on people’s lives.
- For pupils to be exposed to the elements of religion that will enable them to thrive in life beyond the classroom, as a respectful and open-minded citizen.
- To have a clear understanding of the theological and ethical dilemmas that may arise in the world, as their life develops into adulthood and to be able to formulate their own opinion on such matters as a self-assured learner.
- To expose pupils to ultimate and philosophical questions to develop their critical thinking skills and be able to use recalled facts and opinions from a variety of sources to analyse and construct a well sustained and articulate argument.
- To interleave British Values and themes such as moral guidance, feminism, fairness, global events and addressing misconceptions throughout KS4 and 5.
Aims
- Pupils understand the importance of RE and engage with the content
- Pupils develop their oracy skills
- Pupils become critical thinkers
- Pupils engage in events in the wider world.
- Pupils can articulate their own opinion
- Pupils can engage in well sustained arguments with tier 3 vocabulary and specialist content
- Pupils can embrace difference and be able to work with others
- Pupils to become self-assured learners who know their strengths are areas to improve
GCSE
Our GCSE covers Islam in Year 10 and Sikhism in Year 11 as well as four contemporary ethical themes, ensuring that students have a diversity of topics to explore. Students will be challenged with questions about belief, values, meaning, purpose and truth, enabling them to develop their own attitudes towards religious issues. Students will also gain an appreciation of how religion, philosophy and ethics form the basis of our culture. They will develop analytical and critical thinking skills, the ability to work with abstract ideas. All these skills will help prepare them for further study.
Year 10 Islam study guides: Up to grade 6, or grade 7-9.
A Level
OCR A Level Religious Studies will encourage learners to…
- Develop their interest in a rigorous study of ethics and Christian thought related to the wider world
- Develop knowledge and understanding appropriate to a specialist study of ethics and specific areas of Christian thought
- Develop an understanding and appreciation of Ethics and Christian thought and it’s contribution to individuals, communities and societies
- Adopt an enquiring, critical and reflective approach to the study of the ethics and Christian thought
- Reflect on and develop their own values, opinions and attitudes in the light of their studies
Year 12 Philosophy Curriculum Overview
Year 12 Theology and Ethics Curriculum Overview
