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What is the overall aim of what we are learning in RE?
What are the students learning in Year 7 & 8?
Students begin with an overview of six of the world’s major religions, before developing their understanding with more in-depth enquiries. The focus is on understanding the key beliefs and behaviours within these religions and what it means to belong.
Why are they learning these things?
The curriculum enables students to develop an understanding of the religious traditions and worldviews represented in the local area and to gain an insight into the place of religion and belief in contemporary society. They are supported to engage sensitively with the curriculum, to consider ethical and moral issues, and to reflect on their own responses to what they are learning.
| Unit | Term | Year 7 - Scheme of Learning Overview |
|---|---|---|
| 7.1 | Autumn | Traditions and Beliefs in Major Religions |
| 7.2 | Spring | Who was Jesus? |
| 7.3 | Sources of Authority in Islam | |
| 7.4 | Summer | Sikh Beliefs and Practice |
| 7.5 | Hindu Beliefs and Practice |
| Unit | Term | Year 8 - Scheme of Learning Overview |
|---|---|---|
| 8.1 | Autumn | Arguments for and against Belief in God |
| 8.2 | Religion and Suffering | |
| 8.3 | Spring | The World of Buddhism |
| 8.4 | Sources of Authority in Judaism | |
| 8.5 | Summer | Perspectives on Life after Death |
| 8.6 | Atheism in the Modern World |
What are the students learning in Year 9, 10 & 11?
In Key Stage 4, students build on the content and skills they learned at Key Stage 3. They continue to focus on understanding the key beliefs and behaviours within major religions and on what it means to belong. They also consider the role faith plays in contemporary society and a variety of religious responses to moral issues.
Why are they learning these things?
The curriculum supports students to develop and refine an understanding of the religious traditions and worldviews represented locally, nationally and globally. They are supported to engage sensitively and thoughtfully with the curriculum, to consider ethical and moral issues, and to reflect on their own responses to what they are learning.
| Unit | Term | Year 9 - Scheme of Learning Overview |
|---|---|---|
| 9.2 | Autumn | Faith in the UK |
| 9.4 | The Role of Faith in Society | |
| 9.6 | Spring | Religion in Contemporary Culture |
| 9.8 | Religion and Science | |
| 9.10 | Summer | What Challenges do Religious Groups Face? |
| 9.12 | To What Extent is the UK a Religious / Secular Society? |
| Unit | Term | Year 10 - Scheme of Learning Overview |
|---|---|---|
| 10.2 | Autumn | The Baha'i Faith |
| 10.4 | Religious Festivals | |
| 10.6 | Spring | Religion and Extremism |
| 10.8 | Religion and Belief in Contemporary Culture | |
| 10.10 | Summer | Religious Leaders |
| 10.12 | Religion and the Community |
| Unit | Term | Year 11 - Scheme of Learning Overview |
|---|---|---|
| 11.2 | Autumn | Life After Death |
| 11.6 | Spring | Religion, Crime and Punishment |
| 11.8 | Religion and Ethical Issues | |
| 11.10 | Summer | Other Religious Traditions |
What are students learning in Year 12 & 13?
Why are they learning these things?
| Unit | Term | Year 12 - Scheme of Learning Overview |
|---|---|---|
| 12.1 | Autumn | Philosophy and Religion |
| 12.4 | Philosophical Arguments on the Existence of God | |
| 12.6 | Summer | Religion and Ethics |
| Unit | Term | Year 13 - Scheme of Learning Overview |
|---|---|---|
| 13.1 | Autumn | Religious and Philosophical Responses to the Existence of Evil |
| 13.3 | The Nature of God | |
| 13.5 | Spring | Religion and Ethics |
| 13.7 | Summer | Developments in Religious Thought |
How can I find out more about what students are learning?
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