RELIGIOUS STUDIES CURRICULUM

Introduction to World Religions (overview of Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism)

Beliefs & Practices (key teachings, rituals, festivals)

Symbols & Sacred Texts (religious symbols, holy books, important stories)

Ethics & Morality (right and wrong, rules, respect, tolerance)

Christianity (beliefs, practices, festivals, church role)

Islam (beliefs, Five Pillars, festivals, daily practices)

Hinduism (beliefs, gods, rituals, festivals)

Religious Skills (interpretation of texts, discussion, reflection)

Buddhism (beliefs, teachings of Buddha, meditation, ethics)

Judaism (beliefs, practices, festivals, history)

Comparative Study (similarities and differences between religions)

Revision & Problem Solving (discussion, evaluation, ethical dilemmas)

Ethics & Morality (good vs evil, right and wrong, moral dilemmas)

Religion & Society (role of religion in communities, culture, traditions)

Christianity in Depth (Jesus, salvation, sacraments, worship)

Skills (analysis of sources, reflection, discussion)

Islam in Depth (Qur’an, prayer, charity, festivals)

Hinduism in Depth (dharma, karma, reincarnation, festivals)

Buddhism in Depth (Four Noble Truths, Eightfold Path, meditation)

Judaism in Depth (Torah, mitzvot, festivals, ethical teachings)

Religion & Conflict (peace, forgiveness, reconciliation)

Religion & Human Rights (freedom, equality, ethical issues)

Comparative Religion (examining beliefs, practices, morals)

Revision & Exam Preparation (ethical questions, source analysis, discussion)

Ethics & Philosophy (good and evil, free will, human nature)

Religions & Society (role in law, community, culture)

Christianity & Islam (beliefs, practices, ethical teachings)

Skills (interpretation, evaluation, discussion)

Judaism & Hinduism (beliefs, practices, ethical teachings)

Buddhism & Sikhism (beliefs, teachings, moral guidance)

Religion & Contemporary Issues (war, poverty, environment)

Comparative Study (analysis, discussion, evaluation)

Ethics & Morality (applied ethics, moral dilemmas, human rights)

Religion & Science (creation, evolution, ethical debates)

Revision & Exam Preparation (source skills, essay practice, discussions)

Christianity (beliefs, practices, ethics, influence on society)

Islam (beliefs, practices, ethics, influence on society)

Judaism (beliefs, practices, moral teachings)

Skills (analysis, interpretation, discussion)

Buddhism & Hinduism (beliefs, practices, ethical teachings)

Religion & Contemporary Issues (human rights, war, poverty, environment)

Ethical Themes (peace, forgiveness, justice, equality)

Revision & Exam Preparation (source analysis, essay writing, discussion)

Comparative Religion (exam-style comparisons of beliefs, practices, morals)

Ethics & Philosophy (applied ethics, moral dilemmas, reflection)

Final Assessments (exam questions, essays, discussion tasks)

Reflection & Evaluation (self-assessment, peer feedback, skills review)

Beliefs & Teachings (major world religions, core beliefs, sacred texts)  

Ethics & Morality (right and wrong, ethical theories, moral dilemmas)  

Religion & Society (role of religion in law, politics, community) 

Religion & Life (life, death, afterlife, medical ethics, environmental issues)  

Peace & Conflict (war, peace-making, terrorism, forgiveness)  

Exam Practice (past papers, essay writing, source analysis)  

Revision & Problem Solving (mixed topics, exam-style questions)  

Research & Reflection (case studies, independent study, evaluation)  

Preparation for Post-16 Religious Studies (advanced themes, study skills)

Introduction to Religion (major religions, symbols, rituals, basic beliefs)  

Morality & Ethics (right and wrong, personal choices, simple dilemmas)  

Stories & Teachings (parables, important figures, simple interpretations)  

Religion in Everyday Life (festivals, community, customs)  

Peace & Conflict (simple understanding of war, peace, fairness)  

Practical Activities (discussions, role play, presentations) 

Revision & Consolidation (all prior topics, simple question practice)  

Reflection & Discussion (thinking about own beliefs and values)  

Preparation for Next Stage (transition to GCSE or vocational courses)

Advanced Beliefs & Teachings (detailed study of multiple religions, philosophical concepts)  

Ethics (utilitarianism, deontology, applied ethics, moral reasoning)  

Religion & Society (law, politics, human rights, interfaith relations) 

 Religion & Life (abortion, euthanasia, environmental ethics, bioethics)  

Peace & Conflict (war, terrorism, forgiveness, reconciliation, international relations)  

Independent Study (research projects, essays, presentations) 

Revision & Exam Preparation (past papers, timed essays, source evaluation)  

Critical Thinking & Reflection (comparing perspectives, evaluating arguments)  

Preparation for University & Careers (academic skills, ethics discussion, debate)