Legally you do have the right to withdraw your child from RE, however if you would like to do so, please book a meeting with our Principal as we believe it is an important subject for all to study.Religious Education encourages and develops critical thinking, challenging us to think more about our spiritual lives, our values, and our behaviour. It prepares us for life in a pluralist society and deals with the Ultimate questions. Opening minds and equipping students with knowledge, the ability to debate contemporary ethical issues and to be engaged in evaluative and analytical processes is central to our work.
Religious Education provides the students with opportunities to practice the skills involved in making decisions about moral problems, decisions which will impact upon their adult lives. The course is not designed to make students religious; it is about enabling them to think for themselves about religious and moral issues. It prepares them for life.
Course Outline
In Years 10 & 11 you will follow the AQA Religious Studies Specification A
This is made up of two components:
- Component 1: The study of religions: beliefs, teachings and practices:
We cover two religions:
Christianity
Islam
- Component 2: Thematic studies
We cover four religious, philosophical and ethical studies themes:
Theme A: Relationships and families.
Theme B: Religion and life.
Theme C: The existence of God and revelation.
Theme D: Religion, peace and conflict.
ASSESSMENT – 100% GCSE EXAMINATION
Component 1:
- Written exam: 1 hour 45 minutes
- 96 marks, plus 6 marks for spelling, punctuation and grammar (SPaG)
- 50% of GCSE
Component 2
- Written exam: 1 hour 45 minutes
- 96 marks, plus 3 marks for spelling, punctuation and grammar (SPaG)
- 50% of GCSE
POST 16 PROGRESSION
Religious Studies/Education make students well rounded with the ability to work with abstract ideas and demonstrate leadership and research skills. All these skills will help prepare them for further study and future life. There are several opportunities to study Religion, Theology, Philosophy and Ethics after GCSE.
CAREER OPTIONS
Religious Education prepares students for wide-ranging career opportunities. It offers the skills that are needed in today’s world of work. Examples of careers are: Child and Youth Worker, Clergyperson, Activist, Charity Coordinator, Teacher, Author, Community Developer, Administrative Coordinator, Political Consultant, Entrepreneur, Entrepreneur, Foreign Service Worker, Media Correspondent, Human Rights Advocate etc.