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Religious Education
"We do not have to accept each other's beliefs...but we do have to accept each other's right to believe them." - Jodi Picoult
Religious Education is...
A platform for enquiry, debate and a sharing of ideologies which empowers students to develop a sense of identity and belonging. We equip our students with the knowledge and virtues such as empathy and curiosity so that they are able to flourish within multi-faith societies locally, nationally and internationally Our Religious Education curriculum, based on the ‘Widening Horizons’ locally agreed syllabus for the Borough of Hounslow, enables students to gain a deep understanding of the six major world religions and Humanism.
Units are focused on individual religions to develop deep knowledge, understanding and awareness of Christianity and the other major world religions. These are delivered chronologically, building upon KS2 knowledge of the Abrahamic faiths in Year 7 and then exploring Eastern religion in Year 8. Humanism and the study of Ethics are prioritised at Year 9 so students have full access to a range of spiritual, moral and cultural ideas. We place emphasis on challenging pupils to answer ultimate key questions by reflecting on their own beliefs and values and how these fit with the views of others around them.
SEQUENCE OF LEARNING
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KS |
Year |
Autumn 1 |
Autumn 2 |
Spring 1 |
Spring 2 |
Summer 1 |
Summer 2 |
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3 |
7 |
How do beliefs and faith shape people's lives and actions, and how is this shown in Judaism and the story of Moses? |
How do Jewish beliefs influence the way Jews live their daily lives? |
Who was Jesus, and why is he important to Christians? |
What does it mean to live as a Christian today? |
What do Muslims believe, and how do these beliefs shape their lives? |
Islam What does it mean to live as a Muslim in Britain today? |
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8 |
What do Hindus believe, and how do these beliefs shape their lives? |
How do Buddhist teachings help people deal with suffering and live a good life? |
What does it mean to live as a Sikh today? |
How do religious festivals express beliefs and values? |
What do different people believe happens after death? |
Life After Death How do beliefs about the afterlife influence the way people live their lives? |
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9 |
How do we decide what is right and wrong? |
Why do people have different views on issues like abortion and capital punishment? |
Why do people have different views on issues like euthanasia, animal experimentation and homosexuality? |
How do we decide what is right in situations like war? |
Can Science and Religion agree about how the world was created? |
Value of the World What is the value of the world, and how should humans treat it? |
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4 |
10 |
The study of religion - Christian Beliefs What do Christians believe, and how do these beliefs influence their lives? |
The study of religion - Christian Practices How do Christians practice their faith, and why are these practices important? |
The study of religion - Islamic Beliefs What do Muslims believe, and how do these beliefs shape their lives? |
The study of religion - Islamic Practices How do we decide what is right in situations like war? |
Theme A: Religion, Relationships and family What do religions teach about relationships and families, and how do these teachings influence people today? |
Revision Revision for Year 10 Mocks |
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11 |
What do religious and non-religious beliefs teach about life, the universe and human responsibility? |
Theme D: Religion, Peace and Conflict When, if ever, is conflict justified, and how do religious beliefs influence views on peace? |
Theme E: Religion, Crime and Punishment What is justice, and how should people respond to crime? |
Revision of all units. |
Revision for all units and exam |
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GCSE Exams: AQA Religious Studies Specification A – Christianity and Islam.
