| Term | Year 7 | Year 8 | Year 9 | Year 10 | Year 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Term 1 | Introduction to RE, Symbolism, Importance of RE. | Life after death | Introduction to Judaism | Component 1 Christian Beliefs | Component 1: Buddhist or Jewish Beliefs |
| Half Term 2 | Does God exist and can we prove it? | Life after death | Religion Peace and war | Theme A: Religion and Relationships | Component 1 Buddhist or Jewish Practices |
| Half Term 3 | Does God exist and can we prove it? | Buddhism: The life of the Buddha | Religion Peace and war | Theme A: Religion and Relationships | Revision |
| Half Term 4 | Does God exist and can we prove it /Hinduism | Buddhism: Teachings and Beliefs | Religion crime and punishment | Component 1: Christian Practices | Revision |
| Half Term 5 | Hinduism | Moral Issues 1: Animal Rights | Religion crime and punishment | Theme B: Religion and Life | Exams |
| Half Term 6 | Hinduism | Moral Issues 2: The Environment | Religion crime and punishment | Theme B: Religion and Life | Exams |
Year 7
Half Term 1
Introduction to RE, Symbolism, Importance of RE.
Half Term 2
Does God exist and can we prove it?
Half Term 3
Does God exist and can we prove it?
Half Term 4
Does God exist and can we prove it /Hinduism
Half Term 5
Hinduism
Half Term 6
Hinduism
Year 8
Half Term 1
Life after death
Half Term 2
Life after death
Half Term 3
Buddhism: The life of the Buddha
Half Term 4
Buddhism: Teachings and Beliefs
Half Term 5
Moral Issues 1: Animal Rights
Half Term 6
Moral Issues 2: The Environment
Year 9
Half Term 1
Introduction to Judaism
Half Term 2
Religion Peace and war
Half Term 3
Religion Peace and war
Half Term 4
Religion crime and punishment
Half Term 5
Religion crime and punishment
Half Term 6
Religion crime and punishment
Year 10
Half Term 1
Component 1 Christian Beliefs
Half Term 2
Theme A: Religion and Relationships
Half Term 3
Theme A: Religion and Relationships
Half Term 4
Component 1: Christian Practices
Half Term 5
Theme B: Religion and Life
Half Term 6
Theme B: Religion and Life
Year 11
Half Term 1
Component 1: Buddhist or Jewish Beliefs
Half Term 2
Component 1 Buddhist or Jewish Practices
Half Term 3
Revision
Half Term 4
Revision
Half Term 5
Exams
Half Term 6
Exams
Subject Intent:
Religious Education at Boldon school is taught by experienced subject specialists who are passionate about introducing students to this challenging and rewarding humanities subject. Religious education has so much to offer young people today, and can help them understand the community and world in which they live.
Younger students will be introduced to various world religions and learn ABOUT traditions, festivals, beliefs, and practices. At GCSE, students begin to learn FROM these religions, and how belief can directly impact upon people’s lives and practices. Key issues facing people today such as the morality of war, caring for our planet, animal rights, crime and punishment, the promotion of tolerance and harmony are part of our curriculum. We encourage our students to challenge one another and debate sometimes controversial and ethical issues in a safe environment.
Lessons are designed to allow students to begin to form and build upon their own views and opinions and to learn how to appreciate other’s views and ideas. They provide a space and opportunity for self-reflection in a way no other academic subject allows. We are proud to be able to contribute to our student’s spiritual and moral development.
We strongly believe that learning about religious and non-religious beliefs can equip our young people with the tools and knowledge required for life in a modern day diverse society.