Key Stage 3

In Years 7-8 the syllabus covers a range of topics designed to make pupils think about the meaning and purpose of their lives.

Visits are arranged to places of worship, both locally and further afield. Students are taught using a variety of methods, including video, ICT, group discussion and individual research.

Topics studied in Year 7 and Year 8

The topics studied in Year 7 are: Topic 1: Communities

Topic 2: Festivals

Topic 3: Christian and Sikh Beliefs

Topic 4: Christian and Sikh Worship

Topic 5: The Environment

Topic 6: Changes in the Christian Religion

The topics studied in Year 8 are: Topic 1: Creation

Topic 2: Islam

Topic 3: The Life of Jesus Christ

Topic 4: The Easter Story

Topic 5: Freedom

Topic 6: Suffering