Religious Studies
Being unique and celebrating a world of difference
To explore the advantages and evolving challenges of living in multi-ethnic/faith Britain. Encouraging learners to develop their own values, identity and sense of belonging whilst celebrating difference between cultures and religions. The study of Religious Studies provides an environment through which students can develop tolerance and sensitivity towards a broad range of controversial issues and misconceptions.
Religious Studies at Wolfreton allows students to explore the beliefs and practices of a wide range of religious and non-religious worldviews whilst also developing their own values, identity and sense of belonging. Through exploring philosophical and ethical questions students are encouraged to discuss, debate and reflect upon controversial issues and ultimate questions whilst also developing a sense of understanding and sensitivity towards other cultures and beliefs.
Our Religious Studies curriculum challenges students to ask perceptive questions, analyse beliefs and meanings and articulate arguments from a variety of perspectives. It allows for a deep exploration of Christian faith as well as engaging extensively with other worldviews and contemporary issues. We believe that high-quality Religious Studies should ensure all students acquire a core knowledge and understanding of the beliefs and practises of the religions and world views which not only shape their history and culture, but which guide their own development. Students learn to understand the origins of people’s beliefs, how to diligently show respect to the diverse range of religious beliefs they encounter and become confident in knowing their own identity.
KS3 Curriculum
Year |
Autumn |
Spring |
Summer |
7 |
How Has the Idea of God Developed? |
Where Can Wisdom Be Found Today? |
Is the Earth a Sacred Place? |
8 |
How Do Religious Traditions Influence Life Today? |
How Valuable is Human Life? |
Where do we Come From? Where are we Going? |
9 |
Does Religion Have a Future? |
Are Religion + Science in Conflict? |
Can People Be Good Without God? |
KS4 Curriculum
Year |
Autumn |
Spring |
Summer |
10 |
Muslim Beliefs Marriage and the Family |
Christian Beliefs |
Crime and Punishment Living the Muslim Life |
11 |
Living the Christian Life Matters of Life and Death |
War, Peace and Justice |
Exam Preparation |
Homework
KS3 – set as appropriate. Usually preparation piece ahead of a KMP and a creative piece of assessed homework throughout the year.
KS4 – set weekly. A combination of retrieval tasks, exam practice, revision and extra research.
Extra-curricular
Guest speaker visits from a range of faith backgrounds, Religious Studies visit to York, creative workshops from a range of faith backgrounds
