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Religious Studies - Key Stage 3 |
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Outline of Departmental Activities:
Key Stage 3
Year 7
We recognise that our pupils arrive in Year 7 with a range of religious backgrounds, and this is reflected in our schemes of work which encourage individuals to consider questions about the mysteries of life.
The following issues are discussed and debated :-
What is religion?
What is man?
Creation
The Fall
The existence of evil
The ministry of Jesus
Modern day Christianity
Independent thinking is encouraged and pupils are challenged to consider the effect of religion on human existence.
Year 8
In Year 8 we continue our quest for the meaning of life by exploring the basic beliefs and concepts of Judaism and Islam.
Girls are encouraged to appreciate how religion affects the life of a believer.
We look at the origins of these religions, worship, festivals and ceremonies. | 
Models of mosques made in Year 8 |
 | In term 3 we consider the question suffering; groups/people who work for a cause and individuals and the beliefs and values they represent. |
All Year 8 pupils are awarded Citizenship certificates for their work during term 3.
Year 9
This is the year when we complete our study of the major world religions by focusing on the beliefs and practices of Hinduism, Sikhism and Buddhism.
We explore the fundamental concepts and ideas of these religious visions of life and consider how religious traditions are expressed in social and cultural contexts. | 
Examples of work produced by year 9 |
Towards the end of Year 9 we bring together all of the work covered in KS3 about world religions to consolidate thinking on what it means to be a follower of a particular religion.
Departmental Activities
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