Religious Studies

Religious Studies constitutes a form and category of education because religion constitutes a form of human experiments and knowledge. There are currently two aspiring religious studies teachers who are well qualified and enthusiastic. All the lessons are very lively which encourage students to get involved more especially when there are debates and discussions.

Pluralism in society necessitates the study of religion through the study of religions, and necessarily involves a multidimensional approach to subject matter.

Religion, concerned as much with the concept of man as with the concept of God, is a matter of practice grounded in belief and, as such, is explored through the response of the religiously committed past and present.

Exploration makes possible the education evaluation of the claims of religion by the pupil, which equally is of the essence of religious studies.

Aims

To foster the development and growth into maturity of the pupil through furthering awareness and understanding of the nature of both religion and religious commitment
To provide some insight to what motivates the religious adherent
To show what follows from such religious adherence in daily living in society today
To help the pupil to come to terms with the principles upon which religious and moral actions are taken, and to demonstrate the need to weigh circumstances and make choices

Religions Studied

Year 7	Year 8	Year 9	Year 10	Year 11
Judaism	Hinduism	Christianity 3 (Rites of Passage)	Life and Death issues	Arguments for the existence of God
Islam	Sikhism	Short Course GCSE	Relationships	The problem of Evil and Suffering
Buddhism	Christianity 2 (Bible, Prayer and Worship)	How moral decisions are made	Global issues	The Nature of God
Christianity 1 (Life of Jesus)		Media and Religion

In Year 9, 10 and 11 pupils follow the NEAB Syllabus D: Thinking about God and Morality.

Assessment

Pupils progress is carefully monitored throughout the year by the end of Module exams, with a final exam at the end of each year.

Homework

Homework is set on a weekly basis in years 7 - 9 and takes the form of project research tasks in years 10 and 11.