Department of Religious Education

Our department comprises of three full time subject specialist teachers – Miss J Price, Curriculum Co-ordinator, Miss L Morris and Miss V Chiplin.

Our subject is taught across all key stages with Christianity, Hinduism and Islam being taught in Key Stage 3.

At Key Stage 4 we follow the GCSE full course in contemporary Christianity and Judaism and also offer WJEC short course GCSE.

The A level courses studied are Islam, Hinduism and Ethics.

How do we teach Religious Education in our school?

Our lessons are creative, multi-sensory experiences that involve various activities including role play, singing, model making, dancing, artwork and dressing up. This is in addition to developing literacy, Information Communication Technology and communication skills.

Events

• Visits to local and national places of worship
• Focus on religious festivals e.g. Christmas, Easter, Divali
• Mock Christian wedding ceremonies
• An after school Art Club
• University conferences

Why learn Religious Education?

Our subject will help students to:

• Learn about other cultures
• Understand different beliefs
• Open their minds to new concepts and experiences
• Consider ethical questions

What use is a qualification in Religious Education?

This subject is considered an asset in the following careers:

• Police force
• Armed forces
• Law
• Social work
• Health care
• Catering
• Education
• The media
• Any job working with the public

It is an academic qualification that is highly valued by all colleges and universities.

What do our students say?

“I decided to take RE because I found it interesting learning about other cultures and traditions. I am interested in going into the police force and believed it would be beneficial to study other religions so I could understand other people” – Jamie (A Level student)

“I was unsure of what career path I wished to follow and felt that RE was an enjoyable and interesting subject which would be of use whatever route I decided on at a later date” – Laura (A Level student)

“I love RE Art Club because we do painting, make masks, put up displays and lots of other things” Briadee (Key Stage 3 student)