Religious Studies
Head of Dept: Mrs J Yeates
Staff in department
Mrs S Stewart, Mrs M Sandy, Mrs B Lowth, Miss A Hughes, Mr B Hughes, Mrs J Mills.
A Level
- A level exam board: CCEA
| Module | % of AS or A2 grade | How is it assessed? | Module Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| AS Module 1 | 20% | 1 hour 20 min external written exam | An introduction to the Gospel of Luke |
| AS Module 2 | 20% | 1 hour 20 min external written exam | Foundations of Ethics with Special Reference to Issues in Medical Ethics |
| A2 Module 1 | 30% | 2 hour external written exam | Themes in the Synoptic Gospels |
| A2 Module 2 | 30% | 2 hour external written exam | Global Ethics |
GCSE
| GCSE | % of GCSE grade | How is it assessed? | Unit title |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | 50% | 1 hour 30 minute external written exam | An Introduction to Christian Ethics |
| Unit 2 | 50% | 1 hour 30 minute external written exam | Christianity through a study of the Gospel of Matthew |
| NB: In short course RE, one of the modules above will be studied over two years. This allows opportunity to achieve right up to an A* grade. | |||
KS3: Brief topic overview
Year 8
In Year 8, students begin by exploring the impact that religion has had on our society and the values people can learn from religion. The first topic they study is what life was like in Bible times, followed by a Christmas project in which they design a Christmas card with religious significance. After Christmas Year 8 students study The Bible and its origins, and finish off the year thinking about who Jesus was.
Year 9
Year 9 begin the year with a group work project which explores different beliefs about creation. The topic of faith is then explored, thinking first about what faith is, followed by the different ways it is expressed around the world. The year is concluded through an exploration of the life of Moses which leads into a study of the religion of Judaism.
Year 10
In Year 10, we begin with a study of the life of Ruth, followed by a study of the religion of Islam. Students then have an opportunity to explore the concepts of forgiveness, love and judgement and the impact they have on moral and ethical decision making. The year is concluded by a study of the events surrounding the celebration of Easter.