Year 7The expansion of Christianity from Pentecost to St Augustine’s mission to England; basic Jewish beliefs and religious practices; Islam. Year 8The life and basic teachings of Jesus Christ; some key Christian concepts (incarnation, atonement and resurrection); the philosophy of religion (arguments for and against the existence of God); Hinduism, including a visit to the mandir in Neasden. Year 9Absolute and relative ethics; utilitarianism; Kant's ethical thinking; the problems of multiculturalism; applying secular or religious ethical theories to contemporary moral problems. Year 10Beginning of the GCSE course covering various aspects of Christianity and Islam (basic beliefs and ethical values; communities and traditions; coursework on a church building) Year 11Worship; celebration; living the Christian/Muslim life; coursework on Sufism. Year 12Introduction to religious ethics and the philosophy of religion; coursework investigation on any theological topic you like. Year 13Continuing year 12 work on religious ethics and the philosophy of religion; overview exam paper on religious experience, encouraging students to relate their studies to broader human contexts. |