Religious education

In this unit pupils are introduced to the idea of philosophy through an overview of key Greek thinkers. From this they will focus on R M Hare and the idea that all humans have a worldview. This will lay foundations for all the work they will do in RE in Key Stage 3.

Blik: how do I interpret the world around me?

In this unit pupils build on the idea of covenant from primary. Using theological tools they study the story of Abraham in depth understanding how and why he is such a pivotal figure for Jews, Muslims and Christians. They will also examine how many Christians interpret the new covenant.

Abraham: what is the significance of covenants for Jews, Christians and Muslims?

This unit will deepen pupils' understanding of the concept of Prophethood in the Abrahamic traditions. Using a theological lens, pupils will investigate the ancestral stories that form a point of connection between Christians, Jews and Muslims. They will analyse similarities and differences.

Prophethood: how are Abrahamic faiths connected through prophets?

In this unit pupils will gain an understanding that Christianity is a family of worldviews. They will examine historical splits such as that between Catholicism and Orthodoxy alongside groups such as Quakers and Jehovah's Witnesses to see areas of commonality and difference.

Denominations: why did the Christian Church become diverse?

In this unit pupils will investigate how the concept of dharma is interpeted by Hindus, Sikhs and Buddhists. They will examine the concept of the Hindu worldview as Sanatana Dharma and how this links to rta. From that they will explore Buddha and Sikh dharma noting differences.

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