twitterReligious Studies
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 RE, History and Geography; RE has 1 x 100 minutes per fortnight; both History and Geography have 2 x 100 minutes per fortnight.
The RE course follows the respected Suffolk National Curriculum guidelines with much individual input from staff. At Farlingaye, Years 7, 8 and 9 study a distinct theme each term:
Year 7 |
Year 8 |
Year 9 |
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Judaism |
Buddhism |
Ethics |
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Sikhism |
Christian Controversies |
Spirituality |
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Islam/Hinduism |
Important Religious Figures |
Holocaust Studies/ Religious Art |
Staff are encouraged to develop and share teaching resources.
GCSE
RE is a popular choice at GCSE. The Syllabus on offer is the AQA Syllabus.
GCSE Year 10 |
GCSE Year 11 |
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Christian Beliefs |
Religion and Life |
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Christian Practices |
Existence of God |
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Islamic Beliefs |
Conflict and Peace |
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Islamic Practices |
Crime and Punishment |
A Level
In the Sixth Form RE, History, Geography, Sociology and Business Studies/Economics are offered at AS/A2 level. At this level Sixth Form all Humanities subjects have 6 x 100 minutes per fortnight.
RE is a popular choice in the Sixth Form. The OCR Syllabus is followed:
Year 12 |
Year 13 |
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Philosophy AS |
Philosophy A2 |
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Ethics AS |
Ethics A2 |
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Developments in Christian thought AS |
Developments in Christian A2 |