Religious Education
In KS3 Religious Eduction students develop their understanding and appreciation of religious beliefs and teachings, as well as the disciplines of ethics and the philosophy of religion.
Curriculum
| Year 7 | Year 8 | Year 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aut.1 | Creation and Covenant The mystery of God and how human beings come to know Him |
A Covenant People | A Study of World Religion: Islam |
| Aut.2 | Prophecy and Promise The Bible as special revelation from God |
Early Church History: St Peter and St Paul | A Study of World Religion: Judaism |
| Spr.1 | Galilee to Jerusalem Jesus as the perfect revelation of God |
British Church History | Morality and World Religions |
| Spr.2 | Desert to Garden Jesus as saviour and the sacraments as gifts |
Vocation and Modern Day Discipleship | Relationships and Sex Education |
| Sum.1 | To the end of the Earth The Holy Spirit in the life of the Church |
Sacramental Life: Sacraments of Healing | Edexcel RE GCSE Introduction Paper 1: Section 1 Beliefs and Teachings |
| Sum.2 |
The Wider Religious World |
A Pilgrimage of Faith: Places of Christian Pilgrimage | Edexcel RE GCSE Introduction Paper 1: Section 1 Beliefs and Teachings |
Where does this subject lead me?
KS4 Religious Studies
In Years 10-11 all students study GCSE Religious Studies. The course studies Christian and Jewish beliefs and teachings and how these are expressed in lifestyle, worship and organisation. We also study a variety of moral issues and religious and nonreligious responses to them, opening opportunity for students to engage in philosophical and ethical thinking and to formulate and share their own opinions. For more info., visit our KS4 Religious Studies page.
Career Pathways
The skills learned as part of studying Religious Education can be useful in many different jobs that require logical thought or communication of ideas and many people who study philosophy / RS go on to work in careers in law, education, politics or business.
You can watch a great series of videos of young people who are working in jobs that use Religious Studies on the BBC Bitesize website.
For examples of careers leading from this subject, click here.
For advice on apprenticeship courses, click here.