Curriculum
RELIGIOUS STUDIES
Religious Studies aims to promote religious understanding and appreciation of people from all backgrounds, beliefs and cultures. Religious Studies equips pupils to meet the circumstances of living in modern society, and become good citizens. It promotes a sympathetic understanding of religions, including both those that are locally represented and those which have been formative in the lives of people in the history of the world. Pupils will be challenged with questions about belief, values, meaning, purpose and truth, enabling them to develop their own attitudes towards religious issues. Through Religious Studies, pupils gain an appreciation of how religion, philosophy and ethics form the basis of our culture. They develop analytical and critical thinking skills, the ability to work with abstract ideas, leadership and research skills.
Religious Studies
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Year 7
Year 8
Year 9
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Assessment
Formal Assessment takes place at the end of each half-term.
Religious Studies (GCSE)
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Assessment
Examination Board: AQA
Paper 1A: The Study of Religions: Beliefs, Teachings and Practices | |
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Paper 2A: Thematic Studies | |
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Pupils must answer a compulsory five-part question on four separate religious, philosophical and ethical studies themes:
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Enrichment Offer
The Department offers subject-specific enrichment clubs and organises a range of educational visits throughout the year. Pupils are able to take part in school-wide competitions, as well as representing the Academy in local and national competitions designed to increase their engagement and enhance their subject knowledge. Intervention sessions to consolidate prior learning and ensure maximum progress are at the heart of our delivery model.