Religious Education
Religious Education is one of the three main subjects of the Humanities School and is an integral part of the curriculum for all students in school. RE provides an excellent opportunity for pupils in school to learn and expand their thoughts concerning the global village and pluralist society in which they will live and work in the future.
Beliefs & Cultures [KS3]
In KS3, pupils are given the opportunity of extending their knowledge and understanding of the beliefs and practices of Christianity as well as other key world faiths such as Islam and Judaism.
In year 7, pupils participate in the Skills For Learning curriculum and are given the opportunity to learn and think about suffering, prejudice, good and evil as well as Issues of belief based around the diary of Anne Frank. In year 8 pupils build on that learning and consider the idea of life journeys and pilgrimages, as well as how key religious figures have contributed to society. In year 9, pupils work on answer the question "Why have places of worship" and will produce a design for a new ecumenical Christian church as well as demonstrate understanding of Hindu worship and belief. In all three years learning takes place through a variety of written and creative activities as well as opportunities to visit to faith communities outside the area.
Ethics & Philosophy [KS4]
In KS4 pupils build upon the understanding gained in years 7- 9 and consider key questions in religious thinking relating to them as individuals as well as society as a whole. At present the subject is taught through Ethics & Philosophy lessons and we are following the WJEC short course on religion and life issues. This provides pupils with an opportunity to consider philosophical issues about God and creation, as well as relationships, the place of the individual in society.