Religious Studies

Religious Studies forms a core part of our curriculum.  It gives all students the opportunity to explore accepted behaviour and world views within society. Our aim is to provide our students with a balanced RE curriculum that supports the development of their own religious literacy. Our lessons aim to create a safe space which stimulates debate and discussion. Our teachers who are experts in their field, will help students to develop their skills by challenging the variety of conceptions, preconceptions and misconceptions. Through the study of religion our students will consider the following fields:

• Theology (believing): exploring where beliefs come from - how they have transformed over time, how they are applied differently in different circumstances and how they relate to each other.

• Philosophy (thinking): exploring concepts like ethics, the nature of reality, thought, existence, time, morality, meaning and value.

• Social Sciences (living): exploring the varied ways in which people express their beliefs; engaging with the impact of beliefs on individuals, communities, and societies.

At Key Stage three, students’ study nine areas which include:

• World views
• God and creation
• The Fall and why people are good
• The people of God and wisdom
• Inspiration and action
• What is so radical about Jesus
• Salvation and enlightenment
• Equality in our world
• God’s relevance in today’s world.
• Religion and animal rights
• Life and death
• Living the Christian life
• Living the Muslim life

At key stage four students opt to take either Full course GCSE Religious Studies or to follow the Short Course GCSE Religious Studies qualification.  

All students will take a qualification in Religious Studies.

Students explore issues of Christian Belief and Muslim Belief and two themes:  Relationships and Families, Religion Peace and Conflict. Students who opt to study the Full Course GCSE will also study Christian Practices, Muslim Practices and two further themes that include: Religion and Life, and Religion Crime and Punishment.

Through the study of religion and world views students gain a greater understanding of their own beliefs, and those of others. The skills, knowledge and understanding acquired are transferable, and the qualification is a vital foundation for those considering a career in social services, local government, emergency services, healthcare, counselling, armed forces, diplomatic service, local or national government, teaching and religious occupations. Philosophy & Ethics is a popular and successful subject at Sixth Form College and a number of our students have gone on to study Theology at university. 

How studying Religious Studies supports your future career

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