Years 7, 8 and 9
Students will deepen their understanding of important beliefs, concepts and issues of truth and authority in religion. They apply their understanding of religious and philosophical beliefs, teachings and practices to a range of ultimate questions and ethical issues, with a focus on self-awareness, relationships, rights and responsibilities. Topics studied include the lives of various religious leaders, prayer, expression within religion and prejudice and discrimination.
Years 10 and 11
GCSE full course is offered to all students. Students study a range of topical issues and consider various religious beliefs and practices while forming their own responses to these issues. In Year 10, students study a unit called Religion and Life Issues which looks at issues such as animal rights, planet Earth and prejudice. In Year 11, students study a unit called Religion and Morality which looks at different attitudes towards medical ethics, crime and punishment and the elderly.
