Religious Studies

Mr R Fawcett - HoD

In Years 7-9 there is one 40 minute lesson per week. Religious Studies can then be chosen as an option for GCSE. This full course consists of two units chosen from several options and based on Religion, Philosophy and Ethics. Each unit is assessed by a written examination of 1 hour 30 minutes in Year 11

In Year 7 the syllabus covers Christian teaching and issues including ‘Who am I?', ‘What is the Bible?', and ‘Who was Jesus?' Each topic lasts just a few weeks and involves class discussion and written assignments.

Year 8 begins with the deconstruction of Religion through a 6 week topic called ‘The Island'. The ideas raised in this topic then go on to inform a brief study of certain other major religions of the world such as Buddhism and Hinduism.

Year 9 focuses on contemporary religious and moral issues through the means of answering some of life's Big Questions. Some of the questions covered are ‘Has Science disproved God?', ‘Why is there so much suffering?'; and ‘Are Abortion and Euthanasia acceptable?'

The course helps the boys to consider and respond to questions of meaning and purpose in life, and develop their understanding of right and wrong, thereby enabling them to make informed judgements on religious and moral issues.

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