Year 10

Students are studying the beliefs, practices and teachings of both Christianity and Islam. In Year 10 we explore key concepts such as the nature of God, creation, life after death as well as festivals, pilgrimage and key teachings within both religions including denominational differences within Christianity and differences between Sunni and Shia Muslims. We also explore different philosophical and ethical themes the origins of life and issues of life and death including abortion and euthanasia.  

Students will be challenged with questions about belief, values, meaning, purpose and truth, enabling them to develop their own attitudes towards religious issues. 

Students will also gain an appreciation of how religion, philosophy and ethics form the basis of our culture. They will develop analytical and critical thinking skills, the ability to work with abstract ideas, leadership and research skills. All these skills will help prepare them for further study. 

In addition to this students will develop their knowledge and understanding of religions and non-religious beliefs, such as atheism and humanism 

They will also : 

• Develop their knowledge and understanding of religious beliefs, teachings and sources of wisdom and authority, including through their reading of key religious texts, other texts and scriptures of the religions they are studying 
• Develop their ability to construct well-argued, well-informed, balanced and structured written arguments, demonstrating their depth and breadth of understanding of the subject  
• Reflect on and develop their own values, belief, meaning, purpose, truth and their influence on human life  
• Reflect on and develop their own values, beliefs and attitudes in the light of what they have learnt and contribute to their preparation for adult life in a pluralistic society and global community. 

Each assessment will be focussed on past exam questions and using the common structure to assess all students. Students will be given opportunities within each lesson to practice exam techniques and past papers will be used for summative assessments. 

Year 11

Students will be challenged with questions about belief, values, meaning, purpose and truth, enabling them to develop their own attitudes towards religious issues. 

Students will also gain an appreciation of how religion, philosophy and ethics form the basis of our culture. They will develop analytical and critical thinking skills, the ability to work with abstract ideas, leadership and research skills. All these skills will help prepare them for further study. 

In addition to this, students will:

• Develop their knowledge and understanding of religions and non-religious beliefs, such as atheism and humanism  
• Develop their knowledge and understanding of religious beliefs, teachings and sources of wisdom and authortiy, including through their reading of key religious texts, other texts and scriptures of the religions they are studying 
• Develop their ability to construct well-argued, well-informed, balanced and structured written arguments, demonstrating their depth and breadth of understanding of the subject  
• Reflect on and develop their own values, belief, meaning, purpose, truth and their influence on human life  
• Reflect on and develop their own values, beliefs and attitudes in the light of what they have learnt and contribute to their preparation for adult life in a pluralistic society and global community. 

Each assessment will be focussed on past exam questions and using the common structure to assess all students. Students will be given opportunities within each lesson to practice exam techniques and past papers will be used for summative assessments   

If you would like any more information about our RE curriculum, please contact Mrs D Bielby, Head of RCS and Personal Development, by emailing dbielby@colneprimet.co.uk, filling in the form on our contact us page or phoning the main office to arrange a call back.