Students
Religious Education is taught to every student in Key Stage 3. During this time we focus of the major world religions, working in line with the new North Yorkshire syllabus. We begin in year 7 with an introduction to key spritual thinkers and the key skills needed for sucessful progress and devlopment in RE all from a philosophical perspective. We are a committed department and are proud of the engaging and exciting lessons we plan and deliver for our students.
Staff
Religious Education Film
Links to SMSC
As a department we are passionate about equipping students with the necessary skills and knowledge to be thoughtful considerate citizens; highlighted in our varied schemes of work. Cooperative learning allows students develop speaking and listening skills and to respect others opinions, as they form their own.
Students are given a non-bias approach to RS in which they are encouraged to develop their own spiritual thoughts and consider the social and cultural choices of themselves and others. This takes particular focus in KS3 when studying topics such as; ´Is it right to go to war?´
Links to British Values including Prevent duty
RS covers all aspects of British values, it is of particular focus in Year 9 Citizenship as we study the political history of the UK, the role with the UK plays in the global economic market and the importance of a democratic society.
At KS3 students evaluate the use of Human Rights and the importance of tolerance and understanding those different from ourselves when studying topics such as Islamophobia as Year 8. Students are also made aware of the dangers of extreme views and the necessary precautions to avoid this behaviour.
Course title: Religious Studies
Course Overview: KS3 RS comprises of an array of both religious and philosophical thought. The course intends to develop students´ higher order thinking and critical reflection.
Key Areas Of Study:
Course Length: 2 years
Progression to: The intention of KS3 is to prepare the necessary skills and knowledge required at KS4 enabling successful progression to GCSE and beyond.
Extra-Curricular Activities: IL club, Critical Thinking Society
Trips: Local Places of Worship, Guest Speakers
Course title: Y9 Citizenship
Course Overview: Year 9 Citizenship is an enrichment based course aims to raise students´ awareness of the world around them and role that they play in society.
Key Areas Of Study:
Course Length: 1 year (enrichment)
Progression to: The Year 9 Citizenship course enables students with essential skills of higher level studying; social awareness, debating and discussion, considering their place in society. Further development can lead to study in politics, philosophy, economics or law.
Extra-Curricular Activities: IL club, Critical Thinking Society
Trips: Guest Speakers
Course title: Edxcel GCSE RS As of September 2018
Course Overview: At GCSE level students are to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of religion and belief including:
In addition students are to analyse and evaluate aspects of religion and belief, including their significance and influence
Key Areas Of Study:
Students will base their study around Islam and Christianity focusing on Ethics, Peace & Conflict
Areas of study are drawn from:
Assessment:
Course Length: 1 year
Progression to: A- Level RS
Extra-Curricular Activities:
Trips: Guest Speakers
Course title: Edxcel A-Level RS As of September 2017
Course Overview:
Students are to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of religion and belief. Analysing and evaluating aspects of, and approaches to, religion and belief, including their significance and influence and study
Key Areas Of Study:
At A-level we focus on three component of study;
Philosophy of Religion; Philosophical issues:
Nature & Influence of religious experience; Problem of evil and suffering; Language; Philosophers; Influences and developments.
Religion and Ethics; Significant concepts in issues and debates:
The systemic Study of Christianity; Religious beliefs, values and teachings:
(Set texts will be specified)
Assessment: Students will sit either.
Course Length: 1 year or 2 years
Progression to: Students can go on to study different subjects at university or work in fields concerning as: RS
Philosophy and Ethics:
Extra-Curricular Activities:
Trips: University Seminars, Guest Speakers