Religious Studies is academically enriching because it is a multidisciplinary subject that requires intercultural literacy. Study of the world’s religions develops unique cultural sensitivity among pupils.
Through key stage 3 Religious Studies we strive to develop in all pupils a knowledge and understanding of religious and non-religious world views to foster a greater appreciation of the rich, culturally and religiously diverse world in which we live. We aim to support pupils in developing their own spiritual, moral and social awareness by increasing their understanding of the complex issues and challenges faced by people from all walks of life within their own city and beyond. It is our ambition that students leave school with a greater understanding of their own place within society, both local and global.
Our pupils will learn key beliefs from major world religions, with particular focus on the main religious tradition of the country in order to reflect on the historical context of Great Britain. Our ultimate goal is to create and nurture an intellectual curiosity in pupils to develop a love of learning and an understanding of the role of the subject within the curriculum.
Year 7
Term 1 – What is Religion
Term 2 – The Old Testament
Term 3 – Christian beliefs and practices
Year 8
Term 1 – Muslim beliefs and practices
Term 2 – Hindu Beliefs and Practices
Term 3 – Philosophy and Ethics
Year 9
Term 1 – Relationships and families
Term 2 – Crime and Punishment
Term 3 – War and Peace
Year 10
Term 1 – Religion and life, Christian beliefs
Term 2 – Relationships and family, Christian practices
Term 3 – Christian practices, peace and conflict
Year 11
Term 1 – Peace and conflict, Islamic beliefs
Term 2 – Islamic beliefs, crime and punishment
Term 3 – Revision
Exam board
AQA GCSE Religious Studies (8062)
GCSE Religious Studies 8062 | Specification | AQA