SMSC in Religion, Philosophy and Ethics
Spiritual development in Religion, Philosophy and Ethics
Students experience and search for meaning, the purpose in life and the values by which we live. In learning about different religions and why people believe, students should have the opportunity to learn from their experiences, to reflect on and interpret spirituality and their own lives and discuss and reflect on ultimate questions.
Moral development in Religion, Philosophy and Ethics
Students learn about shared and differing moral values, while debating moral dilemmas about right and wrong, good and bad, and so on. Students discuss issues such as people’s responsibility towards the world and future generations. Students have the opportunity to make a personal response to right and wrong and to consider other peoples’ responses to moral issues.
Social development in Religion, Philosophy and Ethics
Cultural development in Religion, Philosophy and Ethics
Students learn about other religions, giving them an opportunity to see what it means to belong, to develop confidence in themselves and be able to respond positively to similarities and differences in our multi-faith and changing society.
Students are given the opportunity to understand and appreciate of the wide range of cultural influences that have shaped their own heritage and that of others when learning.