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In your twice fortnightly RE lessons you will learn about a variety of topics from all of the six major world religions.
In your twice fortnightly RE lessons you will learn about a variety of topics from all of the six major world religions.
Year 7
Year 7
In Year 7, we start with the basics, what signs, symbols and stories mean in religion and how they can influence a believer’s life. We then look at worship; the multitude of ways in which believers can worship God and what worship is for. This is followed by an in-depth look into pilgrimage as a form of worship and the significance of Jerusalem to the Abrahamic religions of Judaism, Christianity and Islam in addition to the challenges this can, has and will present. We end the year with an exploration of religious art in all its various forms; music, architecture, fine art, sculpture and poetry. It is also in the summer term that we run a trip to both Neasden Temple and St. Albans Cathedral to look at the architecture of these very different but equally spiritual buildings. At Neasden Temple you will be immersed in the ornate and grand surroundings and reflect on the efforts that went into building it which in itself was an act of worship. At St. Alban’s Cathedral you will be taken on a recreation of a Medieval pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Alban.
In Year 7, we start with the basics, what signs, symbols and stories mean in religion and how they can influence a believer’s life. We then look at worship; the multitude of ways in which believers can worship God and what worship is for. This is followed by an in-depth look into pilgrimage as a form of worship and the significance of Jerusalem to the Abrahamic religions of Judaism, Christianity and Islam in addition to the challenges this can, has and will present. We end the year with an exploration of religious art in all its various forms; music, architecture, fine art, sculpture and poetry. It is also in the summer term that we run a trip to both Neasden Temple and St. Albans Cathedral to look at the architecture of these very different but equally spiritual buildings. At Neasden Temple you will be immersed in the ornate and grand surroundings and reflect on the efforts that went into building it which in itself was an act of worship. At St. Alban’s Cathedral you will be taken on a recreation of a Medieval pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Alban.
Year 8
Year 8
In Year 8, we begin at looking at how religious beliefs affect ethical decision making starting with the ideas that encourage religious believers to be charitable. This is followed by an in-depth look at animal rights, why do religious believers eat or not eat meat, how and why do animals deserve to be or not be treated well with reference to animal experimentation. It is at this time that we take a trip to Bhaktivedanta Manor in Radlett to look at how the Hare Krishna’s view animal rights and farming and the links to karma and the afterlife. As a contrasting practice we then go on to study festivals of sacrifice. How do the Abrahamic religions demonstrate sacrifice and evaluating sacrifice as a necessary part of belief and practice of religion. This leads into our study of life after death, what different religions believe and how it has an impact on the way they live their lives. This links into our final topic of influential people. A study of various significant religious believers that demonstrated their faith and led to social or political change.
In Year 8, we begin at looking at how religious beliefs affect ethical decision making starting with the ideas that encourage religious believers to be charitable. This is followed by an in-depth look at animal rights, why do religious believers eat or not eat meat, how and why do animals deserve to be or not be treated well with reference to animal experimentation. It is at this time that we take a trip to Bhaktivedanta Manor in Radlett to look at how the Hare Krishna’s view animal rights and farming and the links to karma and the afterlife. As a contrasting practice we then go on to study festivals of sacrifice. How do the Abrahamic religions demonstrate sacrifice and evaluating sacrifice as a necessary part of belief and practice of religion. This leads into our study of life after death, what different religions believe and how it has an impact on the way they live their lives. This links into our final topic of influential people. A study of various significant religious believers that demonstrated their faith and led to social or political change.
Year 9
Year 9
In Year 9, we start by studying rites of passage. As you are growing up, we discuss what it means to grow up and live within a faith starting with birth, then coming of age, marriage and funeral rites. We look at the ethical issues surrounding the more controversial practices such as circumcision, polygamy and arranged marriages. Then in preparation for GCSE options, we study a topic from the GCSE syllabus- crime and punishment. We focus on Christian and Islamic attitudes to the purpose and types of punishments carried out through those religious traditions and discuss the ethics of corporal and capital punishments in addition to an evaluation of the British legal system. We end the year by looking at the portrayal of religion through the media, whether it be misrepresentation in the news and soaps, ridicule in comedies or bias in documentaries, we will look at a vast array and critically analyse what is more important; freedom of speech or respect for the religious beliefs of others?
In Year 9, we start by studying rites of passage. As you are growing up, we discuss what it means to grow up and live within a faith starting with birth, then coming of age, marriage and funeral rites. We look at the ethical issues surrounding the more controversial practices such as circumcision, polygamy and arranged marriages. Then in preparation for GCSE options, we study a topic from the GCSE syllabus- crime and punishment. We focus on Christian and Islamic attitudes to the purpose and types of punishments carried out through those religious traditions and discuss the ethics of corporal and capital punishments in addition to an evaluation of the British legal system. We end the year by looking at the portrayal of religion through the media, whether it be misrepresentation in the news and soaps, ridicule in comedies or bias in documentaries, we will look at a vast array and critically analyse what is more important; freedom of speech or respect for the religious beliefs of others?
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