Report a Concern Religious Studies
“Be the change you wish to see in the world.”
Mahatma Gandhi
Head of Humanities: Mr Dane
Curriculum Coordinator: Ms. H Tyler
Our Vision
It is our intent for the Religious Studies element of the Borough Academy curriculum to engage, inspire, challenge and encourage pupils. Studying RS will equip students with the literacy, knowledge and critical thinking skills to engage in an exploration of a range of religions and world views so that they can understand religious beliefs and practices; and philosophical and ethical ideas. It will also cultivate their insightful curiosity, and imaginative empathy to explore and to answer challenging questions about their place in the world and their relationship to others, and to their environment.
Our Curriculum
Religious Studies contributes significantly to the ethos of the school in which diversity is celebrated, and all students are valued. It enables pupils to ask deep and often searching questions about their own beliefs, and the beliefs, faiths and opinions of others regarding pertinent contemporary moral issues. The teaching of RS at Borough Academy will uphold British Values and help to prepare young people with the academic, social, moral, spiritual and cultural awareness needed to flourish as part of local, national and global communities. Academic success will be measured through the regular use of a range of formative assessment methods in class, and also through summative assessments taken in line with the Trust assessment calendar.
Key Stage 3
The Key Stage 3 Curriculum is broad and gives pupils an understanding of world religions as well as thematic issues. The curriculum is designed in accordance with the Southwark SACRE.
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TOPICS AND KEY IDEAS |
| YEAR 7 |
Introduction to Religious Studies Introduction to Philosophy and Ethics Judaism Christianity Islam Creation Stories
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| YEAR 8 |
Hindu Dharma Buddhism Sikhi Social Justice and Human Rights Relationships and Families
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| YEAR 9 |
Philosophical Questions of Life and Death Ethical Arguments Philosophy of Religion Anthropology: Crime and Punishment War and Peace Religions of Africa |
For more information, visit our learning journey below.
KEY STAGE 4
Pupils study the AQA course at GCSE. Pupils draw on the approaches to studying faith to undertake a deep study of two world religions - Christianity and Islam. Pupils then explore thematic issues, exploring how faiths may approach philosophical or situational issues The topics below give you a brief overview, but our learning packs give the detail of the content for each module.
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| YEAR 10 |
Christian Beliefs and Practices Relationships and Families Human Rights and Social Justice Peace and Conflict
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| YEAR 11 |
Islamic Beliefs and Practices Religion and Life Revision |
Assessment
At Key Stage 3, we formally assess pupils twice a year. These results are reported to you formally as parents, with an opportunity to discuss at the forthcoming parents evening. We also assess pupils reading skills using a standardised test twice a year. These assessments are supplemented by regular in class formative assessment. You can learn more about our approach to assessment at Key Stage 3 by visiting the link here.
At Key Stage 4 pupils are assessed twice a year in the form of a mock examination. These reflect components of the GCSE course. These assessments are supplemented by regular in class formative assessment. Together, we use this information to provide additional guided study support for pupils.
Homework
Pupils receive regular homework at Key Stage 3. This usually forms the basis of a knowledge quiz.
At Key Stage 4, pupils get an hour of homework a week for their option subjects. This may take the form of extended writing, quizzing, exam practice or wider reading.
Useful Resources
AQA GCSE Religious Studies A website
BBC Bitesize Religious Studies website
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