Religious Education

KS3 Religious Studies

This is a three-year rolling course.

Students focus on the six major world religions: Christianity, Islam, Sikhism, Judaism, Hinduism and Buddhism. 

Students study the following topics:

Year One

  • Arguments for the existence of God:
  • How different religions respond to environmental issues and animal rights;
  • Key religious figures.

Year Two

  • Religious beliefs and practices
  • Religious festivals

Year Three

  • Rites of Passage;
  • Places of Worship.

Useful Resources:

KS3 Bitesize

KS3 Revision Guide

KS4 Religious Studies

This is a two-year course.

Students sit three exam papers at the end of Year 11.

Examination Board: Eduqas

Students study the following modules:

Year 10

  • Issues of relationships
  • Issues of life and death

For both topics, students explore Christian, Muslim and Humanist / Atheist viewpoints.

Year 11

  • Christianity – beliefs and practices
  • Islam – beliefs and practices

Useful Resources:

GCSE RS (Short Course) Specification

GCSE RS Past Papers & Mark Schemes

GCSE Bitesize

GCSE Revision Guide

Seneca Learning