Religious Education
What is religious studies?
The study of religions is a fascinating and varied subject. It enables our pupils to further broaden their knowledge of life, how different people across the globe live their lives, and about the sacred beliefs and practices that have shaped mankind and how these lives will be shaped in the future.
What are we studying?
Year 7
TERM 1
Year 7 will begin by looking at the six major world religions in depth (Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, Sikhism and Hinduism), assessing and comparing the beliefs, practices, differences in denominations as well as the history of each religion and its origin.
TERM 2
Year 7 will continue their journey through the world’s religions by assessing different components within religions, such as extremism, how religions are spread across the globe, how religion affects sport and how religions have led to conflict. Pupils will complete two terms of Religious Studies before rotating with IT and Design and Technology.
Year 8
The current year 8s are following the same
pathway as year 7.
TERM 1
Year 8 will begin by looking at the six major world religions in depth (Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, Sikhism and Hinduism),
assessing and comparing the beliefs, practices, differences in denominations as well as the history of each religion and its origin.
TERM 2
Year 8 will continue their journey through the world’s religions by assessing different components within religions, such as extremism, how religions are spread across the globe, how religion affects sport and how religions have led to conflict.
Pupils will complete two terms of Religious Studies before rotating with IT and Design and Technology.
Years 9-11
Pupils will complete several lessons of religious content delivered through their personal development hours by their mentor. The topics covered include; How are beliefs put into action in sport, abortion, euthanasia, life after death, examples of faith in everyday life, as well as assessing how religious beliefs are expressed through dress and art.
Post 16 study
Our sixth form students will assess different religious practices through a series of exploration days, visits from religious leaders and trips to local places of worship.
CONTACT DETAILS
Lead Teacher of Subject
Mr David Chilton
dchilton@wykhampark-aspirations.org
Helpful Websites
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zh3rkqt
Please download the Ethics/Religious Studies Overview for 2022-23
For further information see the PSHCEE and Wider Learning page.
WEBSITES
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/3lKZp31jBVJ2v3C2h1V03kz/a-to-z-of-religion-and-beliefs
KEY VOCABULARY
- Deity – A God or Goddess.
- Monotheism – A belief in only one God (such as Christianity or Islam)
- Polytheism – A belief in more than one God (such as Hinduism – but this is up for debate)
- Sacrament – A spiritual ceremony
- Devout – Deep religious faith or commitment
Everything you need to be successful in Ethics
- A basic awareness of any relevant current events going on in the world.
- An ability to listen carefully to the view and opinions of others.
- A willingness to articulate your own opinion based on reason, evidence and examples.
Should you have any other questions or want to find out more, please contact Shileen Green, Vice Principal on: sgreen@wykhampark-aspirations.