Friday 10th September 2010
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Religious Education

As in all schools, Religious Studies is a statutory core subject and is taught to all students from years 9 to 11. Students follow a GCSE short course from the start of year 9 and have one lesson timetabled each week.

The department is fortunate to have three specialist teachers supplemented from time to time by a small group of keen and committed non-specialists.
The GCSE course concentrates on contemporary moral and ethical issues such as the environment, suffering, abortion, peace and conflict. These are examined from the perspectives of Christianity & Buddhism. The flourishing A-Level group concentrate on Ethics & the philosophy of religion.

There is no expectation that students have any religious commitment, nor does the department seek to foster any faith stance: it is our aim that our students develop core skills of empathy, understanding and the ability to critically evaluate. It is not possible to critically evaluate without understanding but to understand does not imply agreement or acceptance & RS lessons are often characterised by lively debate and discussion. We latterly deal with the big questions.