Overview
Autumn term
Key ideas and topics covered
What is Christianity?
Introduction to the core beliefs and practices of the Christian faith
Philosophy
Ultimate questions, arguments for and against the existence of God
New Religious Movements
An exploration of various New Religious Movements, their beliefs and actions
Core RE: Beliefs about life after death
An exploration of differing attitudes towards death and the main beliefs about life after death
GCSE RE: Religion and Life
Religious attitudes on the origins of the universe, animal rights, abortion and euthanasia
Spring term
Key ideas and topics covered
What is Christianity
Introduction to the core beliefs and practices of the Christian faith
Why do people suffer?
An exploration of different points of view about evil and suffering
Moral Issues
An exploration of morality including forgiveness capital punishment, drugs and freedom of speech
Religion In The Media
An exploration of how religious people, beliefs and practices are represented in different forms of media
CORE RE: Life after death/Human Rights
Revision and exam preparation
Summer term
Key ideas and topics covered
What is Sikhi?
An exploration of the key beliefs and practices of the Sikh faith
What is Islam?
An exploration of the key beliefs and practices of the Muslim faith
Religion and Life Issues
Religious attitudes on the origins of the universe, animal rights, abortion and euthanasia
CORE RE: Human Rights
An exploration of Human Rights law and how those rights can be affected by prejudice and discrimination
GCSE RE: Exam preparation
