Subjects > Religious Education > KS3 (Year 7/8)
Year 7
Religious Education in Year 7 is taught in mixed ability form groups. Students will follow a foundation course. The first half term is an introduction to the course and aims to get students thinking about important questions such as: "What does it mean to have faith?" and "What is the difference between belief and faith?" Students are encouraged to respect all beliefs and viewpoints, even if they do not agree with them.
The remainder of the year will focus upon 3 world religions, Christianity, Judaism and Hinduism. Students will develop both their knowledge and understanding of these faiths, and will be given an opportunity to reflect and respond to aspects of religious life.
The aim of the course is to make students more aware of our multi-cultural society and the different beliefs and practices that people hold. Work will centre upon exploring how religion affects day to day living. Students will be encouraged to join in discussion and share their opinions and ideas. Increasing use is being made of ICT within the department, with pupils at times working independently on laptop computers. Use is regularly made of the Interactive Whiteboard, and example materials can be seen using the links below.
Year 8
Religious Education in Year 8 is taught in mixed ability form groups. Year 8 will follow a course that builds upon the work covered in Year 7. They will extend and further their knowledge and understanding of world faiths and cultures. Teaching will examine first Judaism, followed by Christianity and then Islam.
The aim of the course is to make students more aware of our multi-cultural society and the different beliefs and practices that people hold. Work will centre upon exploring how religion affects day to day living. It will give students an opportunity to reflect upon religious beliefs and their own beliefs and also respond to ideas, sharing their own opinions and ideas. Increasing use is being made of ICT within the department, with pupils at times working independently on laptop computers. Use is regularly made of the Interactive Whiteboard, and example materials can be seen using the link below.