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It is not our differences that divide us but the inability to recognise, accept, and celebrate those differences.’ Audre Lorde

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In our ever changing world the understanding of each other’s differences is more vital than ever.  It is our aim to explore thoughts, ideas and beliefs from both a religious and non-religious perspective.  Pupils will be challenged in their thinking and understanding to consider other people’s thoughts and feelings.

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Curriculum Overview – Key Stage 3

At Key Stage 3, students will study:

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Year 7

An introduction to religion

Why study religion?

A brief overview of  six world religions.

Christianity and Justice

A focus on Martin Luther King and his fight for justice in America.

How MLK’s Christian faith inspired him to want to make a change.

Whitford Mosque

• A study of Islamic beliefs and values, specifically the five pillars and the why these are important to Muslims. 

• Debating whether the call to prayer should be broadcast five times a day.

 

Year 8

Human rights and responsibilities

• Exploration of ethical issues ranging from the rights of animals to whose decision should it be to separate conjoined twins.

Body and soul

• How do we use our bodies and mind?  What does this mean to religious people?  A focus on Buddhism and mindfulness.

• A study of transplants and transfusions and the ethical dilemmas these raise.

Sikhism

• A study of Sikh beliefs and values, specifically the five K’s and why these are important to Sikhs.

• To explore the issues of being a Sikh in modern Britain.

 

Year 9

Good and Evil

• To explore the idea of good and evil from a variety of viewpoints including Christian, Hindu and Humanist.

• Questioning ‘Why do bad things happen to good people?

Ultimate Questions – a focus on the question of suffering

• What happens when we die?

• Is there a God?

• Why is there suffering in the world?

Rwanda and The Holocaust comparison

• A comparison between  Rwanda and the Holocaust 

• Evaluating whether trials and punishments would help stop the suffering.

 

GCSE Courses

AQA Religious Studies Specification A.  

Two exams (components) both worth 50% of the overall mark

Component 1: The study of religions: beliefs, teachings and practices.

At present we study Christianity and Islam.

Component 2: Thematic studies 

• Theme B: Religion and life. 
• Theme D: Religion, peace and conflict. 
• Theme E: Religion, crime and punishment.
• Theme F: Religion, human rights and social justice. 

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Homework / Independent Learning

As lessons are fortnightly pupils will be given a homework each term that will contribute to an assessed piece of work in class.  

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Extra-curricular and Enrichment Opportunities

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Easter Celebration in year 7.

Acts of Kindness week in year 8.

Silver smarties in year 9.

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