twitterPRE (Philosophy, Religion & ethics)
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Exam Board
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OCR A Level: |
http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/as-a-level-gce-religious-studies-h173-h573/ |
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AQA: |
http://filestore.aqa.org.uk/resources/rs/specifications/AQA-8062-SP-2016.PDF |
Key Stage 3
At KS3, all students follow a common Humanities programme, consisting of discrete lessons in PRE, History and Geography; PRE has 1 x 100 minutes per fortnight; both History and Geography have 2 x 100 minutes per fortnight.
The PRE course follows the Suffolk locally agreed syllabus, with much individual input and creativity from staff. At Farlingaye, Years 7, 8 and 9 study a distinct theme each term. This broadly reflects the 3 key areas of the subject focusing on Philosophy in term 1, Religion in term 2 and Ethics in term 3. Despite this, all 3 areas of the courses are covered discreetly across all lessons where possible.
| Term 1 - Philosophy | Term 2 - Religion | Term 3 - Ethics | |
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YEAR 7 Literacy Focus: SPaG |
Who am I? | Festivals | How should we treat the environment? |
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YEAR 8 Literacy Focus: Key Terminology |
Arguments surrounding the existence of God | Significant Religious Leaders | Rights; Human and Animal |
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Term 1 - Ethics | Term 2 - Philosophy | Term 3 - Religion |
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YEAR 9 Literacy Focus: Persuasive Language |
Matters of life and death | The problem of Evil | Religious persecution |
Staff are encouraged to develop and share teaching resources.
GCSE
A Very Simple Guide to Religious Studies GCSE
Year 10: Beliefs and Practices
1. Christian Beliefs - nature of God, crucifixion, after life.
2. Christian Practices - worship, sacraments, church.
3. Islamic Beliefs - nature of God, five pillars.
4. Islamic Practices - Hajj, Prayer.
Year 11: Thematic Studies - Islamic and Christian Responses to:
1. Religion and Life - the universe, pollution, abortion, euthanasia.
2. Religion and Life - treatment of the environment, animals and humans
3. Crime and Punishment - Aims of punishment, forgiveness.
4. Arguments surrounding the existence of God - philosophical arguments surrounding whether God exists or not.
There are TWO exams at the end of Year 11.
Each exam is 1 hr 45 min.
