The Religious Studies curriculum fits with our whole school aims by ensuring that students acquire core knowledge and understanding of the beliefs and practices of the religions and worldviews which not only shape their history and culture but which guide their own development. The modern world needs young people who are sufficiently confident in their own beliefs and values that they can respect the religious and cultural differences of others, and contribute to a cohesive and compassionate society.
Students do this by asking questions, thinking critically, studying sources of authority, and developing judgements about the nature and value of religious concepts.
Teachers facilitate this by having an ebullient and infectious passion for religion and world views. This passion creates curiosity, promotes independence and develops critical thinking in our students.
RS provides a vital opportunity for pupils to develop their SMSC. SMSC runs through the subject. Lessons allow students to explore cultural aspects of religion, such as how they relate to life in the modern world (Year 7, 8, 9) as they draw out key religious beliefs and teachings. Spiritually, students have the opportunity to explore both spiritual subjects (GCSE, Core, life after death, angels) throughout Key Stage 3 and 4 and their response to spirituality. Students develop socially through collaborative work, discussion and learning to respect and engage with different views. In terms of morality, students learn both about morality within different religions and worldviews, and from them, have the opportunity to develop their own responses to moral issues (Core, Key Stage 3, GCSE).
RS also makes a key contribution to the whole school ethos. The school motto of WE CAN runs throughout, with the use of questioning, accepting and debating other views, respectful listening, independent work and questioning.
- Religious Studies Learning Journey Year 7 -11 (Key Stage 3 and 4)
- Religious Studies A Level Learning Journey Year 12 and 13 (Key Stage 5)