Religious Studies

Examining Body: EDEXCEL

The course includes the required elements of Citizenship.  In teaching Citizenship we aim to ensure that each student acquires the knowledge and understanding necessary to become an informed citizen and can apply this when developing skills of enquiry and communication, participation and responsible action.

The course makes a distinctive contribution to the school curriculum by developing pupils' knowledge and understanding of religious beliefs, teaching practices, ways of life and forms of expression.

It enables pupils to consider and respond to a range of important questions related to their own spiritual development, their identity and belonging and their values and commitments.

What can I do with this qualification when I leave school?

The course aims to enable students to:

• adopt an enquiring, critical and reflective approach to the study of religion
• explore religions and beliefs, reflect on fundamental questions, and engage with them intellectually and respond personally
• enhance their spiritual and moral development, and contribute to their health and wellbeing
• enhance their personal, social and cultural development, their understanding of different cultures locally, nationally and in the wider world, and contribute to social and community cohesion
• develop their interest in, and enthusiasm for, the study of religion, and relate it to the wider world
• reflect on and develop their own values, opinions and attitudes in light of their learning.

Students will study one unit based on Religion & Society and one based on Religion and life.  Each unit is assessed through a one-and-a-half-hour examination in June.

Published February 14, 2011