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KML

Mrs K Mitchell
Lead Teacher of RE and Sociology

SBM

Mrs S Begum
Curriculum Leader of Humanities

 

LJN

Miss L Johnson
Teacher of Humanities

JWT

Mr J Wright
Teacher of Humanities (History Lead)

KS3 Religious Education

Throughout KS3, students learn to form their opinions on different ethical and moral topics. Religious Education allows them to discuss big questions and improve their evaluative skills. It is an opportunity to develop knowledge of religious and non-religious points of view and allows them to explore some of the biggest influences in society. In Year 7, students will study the eastern religions of Hinduism, Buddhism and Sikhism.  They will also focus on the cycle of birth and life after death. Then in Year 8 they will look at prejudice and discrimination, poverty, religion in the media, then science and religion. Year 9 will cover the Abrahamic religions Judaism, Christianity -life of Jesus and Islam, Then focus on ethics and philosophy and alternative religions and movements.

KS4 Religious Education

RE is optional at Key Stage Four. The following is key information regarding the course.

Exam board

AQA GCSE Religious Studies A (9-1) -8062 (from 2018) – Syllabus & Specimen papers on the AQA Website http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/religious-studies/gcse/religious-studies-a-8062/assessment-resources

Exam InformationREIcon

There are 2 papers:

  1. The Study of religions: beliefs, teachings and practices (50% of GCSE). Religions to be studied are Christianity and Islam.
  2. Thematic Studies (50% of GCSE). Themes to be studied are Relationships and Families, Religion and Life, Crime and Punishment and Peace and Conflict.

Past Papers Link: https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/religious-studies/gcse/religious-studies-a-8062/assessment-resources

Learning Roadmap

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Enrichment Opportunities

Year 7 trip – Buddhist Vihara

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Year 11 trip – Candle Conference

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Careers Information

Studying theology and religious studies allows you to explore how religious beliefs and practices shape and influence the world we live in.  Studying theology and religious studies gives you a thorough understanding of the major world religions, their historical development and their relationship with the world we live in. Through exploring all aspects of theology, ministry and religious studies, you gain insight into the theological, ethical, cultural, political and philosophical issues of religion.

It would be easier to list those careers you can't go into following this degree than those you can. Graduates go into a very wide range of careers. Whilst some do enter full-time religious ministry, the majority go into careers that are not based in religion at all. These include academic research and teaching, the civil service, the public sector, personnel work, media, business and management; a large proportion, around 40% continue to study at a higher level.

Jobs directly related to your degree include:

Jobs where your degree would be useful include:

Useful Resources

Useful websites and books:

AQA GCSE Religious Studies A: Christianity Publisher: Oxford University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-19-837033-8
AQA GCSE Religious Studies A: Islam Publisher: Oxford University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-19-837034-5
AQA GCSE (9-1) Religious Studies Specification A Publisher: Hodder Education ISBN-13: 9781471866852

Reading List
RE Reading List

Year 9 Humanities lessons

In Year 9, students benefit from an additional Humanities curriculum. This intends to strengthen their knowledge and skills across the individual disciplines of History, Geography, and Religious Education. Through a diverse and engaging curriculum, we aim to develop students' knowledge, critical thinking, oracy, and cultural awareness. This also plays a vital role in promoting and offering enriching experiences that prepare our students to become informed, thoughtful, and active global citizens.

Term

Topics covered

 

JPNAUTUMN 1: JAPAN

 

  • Physical and human features of Japan
  • Religion and culture in Japan: Shinto, Buddhism, and Festivals
  • Natural Disasters
  • Urbanisation and Population
  • Modern Japan: From War to Economic Power

ITAAUTUMN 2: ITALY

  • The Geography of Italy  
  • The History of Rome 
  • Origins of Catholicism  
  • The Pope (Roles and Elections) 
  • Sacraments in the Catholic Church 
  • Controversy in the Catholic Church 

 

 

JAMSPRING 1: JAMAICA

 

  • Jamaica's Geography
  • Colonisation to Independence
  • Migration and the Windrush Generation  
  • Rastafarianism and Religion in Jamaica
  • Culture and Identity – Music, Food and Language
  • Jamaica Today – Global Links and Environmental Issues

 

RUSSPRING 2: RUSSIA

 

  • Where is Russia and why does it matter? 
  • The Rise of Soviet Communism 
  • Life in the Soviet Union 
  • The Fall of the Soviet Union 
  • Orthodox Christianity in Russia 
  • Russia and the World Today 
  • Russia's Global Cultural Footprint 

MEXSUMMER: MEXICO

 

  • The Geography of Mexico
  • Ancient Civilisations
  • Mexican Culture
  • City Challenges
  • The impact/responses of Natural Hazards

 

 

 

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