Staff
| Name |
|---|
| Miss R Moore – Head of Department |
| Mrs S Smith |
| Mrs S Hopkins |
About Religious Studies
In Year 7 the topics of study focus on the question ‘Whose world is it anyway?’ Topics include:
- Creation stories from major world faiths
- Scientific theories on creation
- Philosophical arguments for the existence of God
- Problem of evil and suffering
- Stewardship and dominion
In Year 8 the topics of study focus on the question ‘Where on Earth…?’ Topics include:
- The Exodus and Jewish celebration today
- Jesus’ life
- Sacraments
- Liturgical Year
- Catholic Social Teaching
In Year 9 the topics of study focus on the question ‘Can one act change the world?’ Topics include:
- Pilgrimage
- Discipleship and Witness
- Hierarchy of the Church
- Vocation
- History of the Church
In Years 10 and 11 pupils study the WJEC GCSE Religious Studies Catholic Christianity and Judaism course.
In Year 10 topics of study include:
- Creation stories from Christianity and Judaism
- Nature of Humanity
- Existence and Nature of God
- Life and Teaching of Jesus
- Ethical Dilemmas and Decision Making
- Places of Worship
- Social Justice
- Life and Death
- Humanism
- Challenge of science and secularism
In Year 11 topics of study include:
- Nature of the Church
- Mary
- Nature and Purpose of the Bible
- The Afterlife
- Places of Worship
- Contemplative Life
- Religious Expression
- Gender and Equality
- Sex and Relationships
- Human Rights and Social Justice
- Prejudice and Discrimination
- Poverty and Wealth