The Core Religious Studies course delivered through one lesson per fortnight. It is non-examined to meet the statutory requirement for all students. The course promotes the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of students, giving them the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of later life.

Why Choose Religious Studies

Religious Studies equips students with systematic knowledge and understanding of a range of religions and worldviews, including atheism and humanism, enabling them to develop their ideas, values and identities.

In doing so, students have the opportunity to develop an aptitude for dialogue so that they can participate positively in our society with its diverse religions and worldviews.

Course Content

The aims of the course are to ask big philosophical questions about religion and life; religion, peace and conflict; religion, human rights and social justice; and revelation and the existence of God, as well as learning in-depth about two major world religions: Christianity and Islam.

Religious Studies enables us to make sense of the rapidly changing world in which we live.

Subject Units and Assessment Outline

Subject Units Y10:

Introduction to Philosophy and Morality

Medical Ethics – Abortion

Medical Ethics – Genetic Engineering; Infertility; Organ Donation

Medical Ethics – Euthanasia

Crime and Punishment

Authority; Freedoms; Extremism

Subject Units Y11:

Human Rights and Social Justice

Prejudice and Discrimination

Family and Role of Women

21st Century Commandments

21st Century Deadly Sins

Assessment

Continuous teacher assessment and self-assessment is closely linked to the Investment in Learning criteria while also supporting personal learning and thinking skills and promoting SEAL (social and emotional aspects of learning).

Revision skills are also embedded to support students with their examination preparations.

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