Years 7 & 8 Curriculum - Religious Studies & Citizenship
Years 7 & 8 Curriculum Information – Religious Studies and Citizenship
As a subject Beliefs & Values encompasses the teaching of Religious Education and Citizenship – in just one hour a week. We aim for an inspirational, relevant and engaging curriculum.
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Year 7 – Autumn Term |
Hinduism – Who or what is God? Can he/it be known, or even worshipped? Where did the world come from? Do we have a soul? Does it matter how we live our lives? What is our duty? What happens after we die? How is death observed? |
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Year 7 – Spring Term |
Islam – How do Muslims beliefs in God contrast with Hinduism? How do we feel awe? Do angels exist? Should I be good? How does a belief in God affect the life of a Muslim? (Submission, Struggle, Community) |
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Year 7 – Summer Term |
The Island – A religion-neutral exploration of many of life’s big questions: How important is a sense of community? Do we need laws? How important is tradition? |
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Year 8 – Autumn Term |
Justice – How is justice achieved in the UK? What are the rights and responsibilities of the police? What are punishment options available, and what do they aim to do? |
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Identity – What does it mean to be British? Can you have multiple identities? How can we get along together as a community? |
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Year 8 – Spring Term |
Buddhism – Understanding the building blocks of modern Buddhism, the responses to suffering, what the cure to suffering is and what Buddhism looks like in the world today. |
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Year 8 – Summer Term |
Christianity – Who is Jesus? What happened in his life (and death)? What did he teach? What does that mean for Christians today? |
During Year 8 Students can choose to take GCSE Citizenship as an option for Year 9 – a Religious Studies programme will continue until Yr10/11 options the following year.
