REligious education and Philosophy
Key Stage 3 Summary
We believe that a strong understanding of religion is crucial for students to understand the rich religious influences in Hackney, London and the world beyond.
Religious Education at Bridge is characterised by a focus on religious literacy (reading and understanding the core texts), exploring differences and similarities within and between faiths, and recognising non-religious worldviews, such as atheism and humanism
Key Stage 3 RE follows these main topics:
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Term1 |
Term 2 |
`Term 3 |
Year 7 |
The Old Testament The New Testament |
Judaism
Easter |
Muslim Beliefs
End of year revision |
Year 8 |
Islam in Practice
Hinduism |
Sikhism
Varieties of Christian Practice |
Buddhism
End of year revision |
Year 9 |
The Sanctity of Life
Religious Experience and Revelation |
The Problem of Evil
The Existence of God |
Sociological Views of Religion End of year revision |
In RE thoughtful, rigorous and frank debate is central to how we learn. We expect students to be tolerant of each other whilst engaging in lively discussion.
Key Stage 4 Summary
At GCSE we study AQA Religious Studies over a two year course.
We cover:
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Term 1 |
Term 2 |
Term 3 |
Year 9 |
The Sanctity of Life
Religious Experience and Revelation |
The Problem of Evil
The Existence of God |
New Religious Movements
Sociological Views of Religion |
Year 10 |
Christian Beliefs
Islamic Beliefs |
Christian Practices
Islamic Practices |
Religion and Life Revision and exam practice |
GCSE RS has become far more rigorous with recent government changes, requiring students to have specific knowledge of religious texts and to also be able to evaluate information for strengths and weaknesses.
Key Stage 4 Revision
For Sample Questions Click Here
This is all of the example questions (with mark schemes) the exam board has provided. Students should find the appropriate paper (Christianity, Islam, Thematic Studies 2B – Families and Relationships, Religion and Life, Existence of God and Revelation and Religion and Conflict.
Use these to practice!
Key Stage 5 Summary
We study AQA Religious Studies - Philosophy and Ethics in a two year linear course.
It is a highly academic A Level which remains highly respected for the grounding it gives students in logic, argumentation and essay writing skills.
Students gain critical and evaluative skills sought by higher education and employers – particularly in law, education, social work, politics, medicine, administration and the media.
Religious studies is a thought provoking subject and AQA’s contemporary themes help inspire engaging classroom discussion.
The three main units are:
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Philosophy of Religion
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Ethics and Religion
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Christianity
KEY STAGE 5 SUMMARY
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Term 1 |
Term 2 |
Term 3 |
Year 12 |
Arguments for the existence of God Ethical theories |
Religious experience and language Applied Ethics: Issues of life and death |
Miracles and life after death Meta ethics, free will and the conscience Revision |
Year 13 |
Sources of wisdom and God Good conduct, expression and gender |
Dialogues - Synoptic links between Philosophy, Ethics and Christianity |
Revision and A Level exam (3 hours x2) |
Students will become increasingly independent across their A Level years in order to prepare them for university and beyond. Students are required to read around the subject frequently and develop their own specialism and specific topics of interest.
Useful Links
The Religious Studies - Philosophy and Ethics assessment resources can be found here
The Religious Studies - Philosophy and Ethics examination specification we follow can be found here
HOW CAN I REVISE PHILOSOPHY and ETHICS?
It is really important you use your exercise book to revise- this should act as a revision guide.
Below is a list of websites that can also help with your revision.
When you’ve decided what you need to revise (by using the AQA specification, try one of these activities):
1. Make flash cards of key words or concepts and then practice with a friend or family member
2. Create a mind map from memory of a topic. Then check your notes and add to your mindmap in a different colour.
3. Answer an exam question. Then mark it using a mark scheme (see below for GCSE and A level links to papers). Now use your notes to make your corrections until you have a full mark model answer.
Key Stage 5 Revision – AQA
- https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/religious-studies/as-and-a-level/religious-studies-7062/assessment-resources
- https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/religious-studies/as-and-a-level/religious-studies-7062/specification-at-a-glance
- https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/religious-studies/as-and-a-level/religious-studies-7062/key-dates
- https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/religious-studies/as-and-a-level/religious-studies-7062/teaching-resources?f.Resource+type%7C6=Textbooks
- https://georgeteaches.simplero.com/
- https://candleconferences.com/event-categories/live-students/