Philosophy, Religion & Ethics (PRE)

Philosophy, Religion and Ethics provokes challenging questions about the ultimate meaning and purpose of life, beliefs about God, the self and issues of right and wrong. It develops pupils’ knowledge and understanding of the 6 main religions.

It enhances pupils’ awareness and understanding of religions and beliefs, teachings, practices and forms of expression, as well as of the influence of religion on individuals, families, communities and cultures. They explore ethical issues from personal perspectives and develop an understanding of other people’s views.

Employers recognise the valuable and transferable skills that come with studying Religious Studies. Additionally, UCAS states that…

“Knowledge of other cultures and world religious beliefs can be useful in many jobs where you are working with the public or communities. These include counselling and social services, marketing, sales and advertising, catering and hospitality, leisure, sport and tourism, retail sales and customer services, education and training, medicine and nursing, and service sector roles.”

Key Stage 3

Pupils in Year 7 and in Year 8 have one lesson of PRE per week. Pupils learn about the traditions, beliefs, teachings, practices and forms of expression of 6 key religions: Judaism and Buddhism (Year 7) Hinduism, Christianity, Islam and Sikhism (Year 8).

We offer pupils the opportunity to develop spiritually, morally, socially and culturally through the study of these religions. Pupils are also encouraged to reflect on what they have learnt and apply this to their own lives, even if the beliefs are different to their own. They develop their ability to apply their knowledge and understanding of how religion impacts the individual, communities and society. The PRE curriculum also focuses on ethical debates and issues ranging from animal rights to miracles.

Year 7

Autumn: Buddhism

Spring: Judaism

Summer: Philosphy & Religion

Year 8

Autumn 1: Hinduism

Autumn 2: Christianity

Spring 1: Islam

Spring 2: Sikhism

Summer 1: Conflict and Religion

Summer 2: Ethics

Key Stage 4

All pupils will continue to study PRE into KS4 in one lesson per week. In these lessons they will work towards a certificate in Philosophy.

Pupils can also choose to study GCSE Religious Studies (AQA A 8062) as one of their options. Religious Studies gives you a good understanding of Islam and Christianity, their historical development and their relationship with the world in which we live. You will gain insight into the theological, ethical, cultural, political and philosophical issues of religion.

The GCSE consists of two components. Component 1 is the study of religions: beliefs, teachings and practices. The religions we will study are Christianity and Islam. Component 2: Thematic studies comprises of four religious, philosophical and ethical studies themes. The four themes that we will be studying are; Theme C: The existence of God and revelation, Theme D: Religion, peace and conflict, Theme E: Religion, crime and punishment, and Theme F: Religion, human rights and social justice.

In Year 9 we will focus of the key beliefs and practices of Islam and Christianity.

Assessment

Paper 1 – Christianity and Islam. 50% of final grade.
Paper 2 – four themes. 50% of final grade.

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