Religious Studies
Intent
Religious Studies is unique subject that allows students to explore the nature of humans and our place in this world by asking big questions about life’s purpose. We want all students to feel that their voices can be heard in navigating their own worldview. Our curriculum aims to inspire, challenge and engage students in becoming ready for modern life in an ever-increasing multi-cultural society.
We want our students to develop a strong sense of self through opportunities to express, debate and grow their own values and attitudes on current global issues. Our students will be able express and justify their own opinions and beliefs about religion and religious, philosophical, moral and spiritual questions through a series of modules designed to evoke such conversations.
Throughout the RS curriculum there are six key concepts we believe are essential in developing students knowledge and understanding of RS as well as nurturing their ability to become autonomous thinkers. These key concepts are; theology, philosophy, ethics, identity, peace and conflict. We believe these six concepts not only allow students to experience the full range of what RS can offer in regard to academic studies, but enable exciting opportunities for students to question the world around them in preparation for life beyond Chilton Trinity.
Key Stage 3
Topics:
Year 7
Unit 1: Identity and Beliefs
Unit 2: Religious Founders
Unit 3: An Introduction to Judaism
Unit 4: An Introduction to Christianity
Unit 5: An Introduction to Islam
Unit 6: Environmental Issues
Year 8
Unit 1: Moral Codes in Religion
Unit 2: An Introduction to Sikhism
Unit 3: An Introduction to Buddhism
Unit 4: Who was Jesus?
Unit 5: Religion and Peace
Unit 6: Religious Experiences
Year 9
Unit 1: Arguments for the existence of God
Unit 2: Life after Death
Unit 3: The Holocaust
Unit 4: Medical Ethics
Unit 5: Human Rights and Injustices
Unit 6: Religion and the Media
Assessment:
Assessments in RS, will follow the national guidance in assessing students based on attainment target 1- learning about religion, and attainment target 2, learning from religion using the below criteria:
- Attainment target 1 Learning about Religion: Knowing about and understanding religions and worldviews
- Attainment target 2 Learning from Religion: Expressing and communicating ideas related to religion and worldviews
Students will be assessed via formal assigned writing tasks in which they will be given an open ended question whereby they can demonstrate their current understanding of the units and how successfully they are able to communicate this once a term. This summative style of assessment will be examined against an 8 point success scale for each AT which will be shared with students. Students will also be assessed informally via regular check-ins with students through whole class and 1:1 formative assessment techniques.
Key Stage 4
Topics
Year 10
Unit 1: Relationships and Family
Unit 2: Crime and Punishment
Unit 3: Equality
Unit 4: The Rule of Law
Unit 5: Religious Dialogue
Unit 6: Peace and Conflict
Assessment:
Assessments in RS, will follow the national guidance in assessing students based on attainment target 1- learning about religion, and attainment target 2, learning from religion using the below criteria:
- Attainment target 1 Learning about Religion: Knowing about and understanding religions and worldviews
- Attainment target 2 Learning from Religion: Expressing and communicating ideas related to religion and worldviews
Students will be assessed via formal assigned writing tasks in which they will be given an open ended question whereby they can demonstrate their current understanding of the units and how successfully they are able to communicate this once a term. This summative style of assessment will be examined against an 8 point success scale for each AT which will be shared with students. Students will also be assessed informally via regular check-ins with students through whole class and 1:1 formative assessment techniques.
Extra Curricular
Wednesday’s:
Debate Club with Miss Ellis
Useful Links
KS3 Religious Studies - BBC Bitesize
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