Religious Education

Humans have engaged in religious activities since the beginning of time. Such activities include prayer, worship and rituals and the belief in a great, powerful and supreme being.

As well as looking at these ideas, religion attempts to answer questions such as, “What is the true meaning of life?”, “Why is there suffering in the world?”, “What happens to us after death?” These questions continue to be relevant today.

Religious Education is an exciting and stimulating subject that provides a great opportunity for pupils.

Key Stage 3

Throughout Years 7, 8, and 9 pupils consider contemporary issues, develop social and cultural awareness, philosophical thought and decision-making skills.

Religious Education enables pupils to be well-informed and balanced on matters concerned with religious beliefs and values in an increasingly global, multi-cultural and multi-faith world.

Year 7

Christianity
Beliefs and concepts
Symbols
Festivals
Christianity in Britain today

Islam
Beliefs and concepts
Symbols
Festivals
Islam in Britain today

Judaism
Beliefs and concepts
Symbols
Festivals
Judaism in Britain today

Year 8

Christianity
Beliefs and concepts
Symbols
Festivals
Christianity in Britain today

Hinduism
Beliefs and concepts
Symbols
Festivals
Hinduism in Britain today

Year 9

Sikhism
Beliefs and concepts
Symbols
Festivals
Sikhism in Britain today

Buddhism
Beliefs and concepts
Symbols
Festivals
Buddhism in Britain today

Pupils will complete a written assessment at the end of each module to measure their progress and a summative exam.

Pupils do not receive homework in RE at Key Stage 3.

KS3 Assessment Grid

Further Study

The study of Religious Education helps pupils to think critically, listen emphatically, speak thoughtfully and write clearly. Skills gained through the study of this subject include the ability to understand the impact of conflicting ideologies and different sides of an argument before arriving at a balanced conclusion.

These are transferable skills that will benefit pupils in any future career. The ability to appreciate and understand human diversity, belief systems and cultural and spiritual experiences would be useful in any profession that brings you into contact with other people.