We believe that the purpose of Religious Studies is to help
students understand the world today and to develop their own
spiritual and philosophical beliefs and moral values whilst
remaining sensitive to the views and opinions of others.
All students take Religious Studies up to the end of Year 11
during which time they examine the meaning of words such as truth
and belief and consider evidence for belief in God as expressed in
a variety of religious traditions. They learn about the origins of
some of the major world faiths and consider moral and social
issues, developing their own critical responses to them. Students
also have the opportunity to follow a GCSE course in Religious
Studies.
At A Level we offer Philosophy of Religion and Religion and
Ethics as optional modules in the AQA Religious Studies
Specification. We also offer Sixth Form Curriculum Enrichment
courses in various aspects of philosophy and religion.
All students visit a gurdwara, mandir, synagogue, mosque and
churches and we welcome speakers from various faith communities
into school. Religious artefacts and interactive media are used in
lessons and independent learning is encouraged through the use of
libraries and Internet. The Department also facilitates a Sixth
Form Philosophical Society and offers the highly popular RS Craft
Club to pupils in Years 7 and 8.