Religion, Philosophy and Ethics
Curriculum Intent
Year 7:
In year 7 students begin with a study of comparative religions, the basis of faith and worship and key similarities in religions in the modern world. Through this unit they will look at the connections between major religions and why religion is still important in the world today. The following two terms of year 7 will be dedicated to an in-depth study of Christianity and Islam. Focusing on the founders of both religions and relevance on both faiths in the UK today.
Year 8:
Student continue with their in-depth analysis of a major religion by examining Judaism; they will have the opportunity to look at Judaism in the world today and how it impacts on family life. In term 2, we focus on key sources of authority for Christianity, Islam and Judaism, both from holy books and moral codes. In the summer term of Year 8 students will examine places of worship for the six major religions.
Year 9:
Students in Year 9 will study two main units: Ethics and Philosophy. The units studied in Year 7 and 8 will provide a baseline for students to understanding ethical questions and religious viewpoints on such things as the sanctity of life, animal rights and the relevance of religion. In the second part of Year 9, students will be exploring philosophical issues through the prism of religion including arguments around the existence of God, evil and suffering and the belief in miracles.
How can you support your child:
· Encourage wider reading
· Ask them about what they have learnt today
· Help them to structure revision for tests and assessments
· Support the completion of homework
· Use the knowledge organisers regularly to refresh previous work
Curriculum Overview
Knowledge Organiser
Web Links
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/topics/z6bw2hv
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/topics/ztrqxnb
Years 10-11
Introduction and Overview
EDUQAS Exam Board
Paper 1: Religious, Philosophical and Ethical Studies in the Modern World
Candidates will study the following four themes. All questions are compulsory.
- Theme 1:Issues of Relationships
- Theme 2:Issues of Life and Death
- Theme 3:Issues of Good and Evil
- Theme 4:Issues of Human Rights
Paper 2: Study of Christianity
Candidates will study the beliefs, teachings and practices of Christianity.
Paper 3: Study of a World Faith
Candidates will study the beliefs, teachings and practices of Judaism
How to support your child
We are sure that you already do many of these things to support your child but here is a useful reminder for you to refer to:
- Encourage wider reading
- Ask them what they have learnt today
- Help them to structure revision for tests and assessments
- Make good use of BBC Bitesize
- Use revision guides to complete practice papers
- Ensure homework is complete to the deadline
Curriculum Overview
Knowledge Organiser
Web Links
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/geography/
http://www.coolgeography.co.uk/GCSE/AQA%20GCSE.htm
Additional Reading
Use the in-house revision guide in tandem with lesson in year 11