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Year 7

Why do people see the world differently?

Explores worldviews and how beliefs, experiences, communities and cultures shape identity and belonging.

What does it mean to be a Sikh?

Introduces Sikh beliefs about God, the Gurus, equality, service, the Khalsa and belonging to the Sikh community.

Introducing Judaism: Beliefs

Explores Jewish beliefs about God, covenant, the Torah, the Messiah and the importance of the Jewish community.

What do Christians believe?

Why is belief so important to Islam?

Explores Muslim beliefs about Allah, prophethood, holy books, angels, judgement and life after death.

What do Buddhists believe?

Introduces the Buddha, the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, karma, rebirth and enlightenment

Year 8

Why is belief so important to Islam?

Explores Muslim beliefs about Allah, prophethood, holy books, angels, judgement and life after death.

How do Muslim practices reflect their beliefs?

Explores the Five Pillars, prayer, fasting, charity, pilgrimage and how Muslims express their faith in everyday life.

How do traditions shape Jewish life?

Explores Jewish worship, festivals, food laws, rites of passage and the importance of family and community.

What does it mean to be a Christian today?

Explores Christian worship, prayer, sacraments, pilgrimage, festivals and how Christians put their beliefs into action.

How do Hindu beliefs shape the way they live?

Explores Brahman, deities, karma, dharma, reincarnation, worship and how Hindu beliefs influence daily life.

Life, Conflict and Responsibility

Explores religious and non-religious responses to ethical issues, including the value of life, war, peace, justice and responsibility for others.

Year 9

Introducing to GCSE RS

Introduces the course structure, key terminology, religious and non-religious worldviews, and GCSE examination skills.

Christian beliefs and teachings

Paper 2 - Explores beliefs about God, creation, Jesus, salvation, life after death and the problem of evil and suffering.

Relationships

Paper 1 - Explores relationships, marriage, divorce, sexual relationships, contraception, gender equality and family life.

Jewish beliefs and teachings

Paper 3 - Explores beliefs about God, covenant, the Messiah, life after death, free will, mitzvot and the sanctity of life.

Year 10

Life and Death

Paper 1 - Explores creation, the origins and value of human life, abortion, euthanasia, death, the afterlife and funeral practices.

Christian Practices

Paper 2 - Explores worship, prayer, sacraments, pilgrimage, festivals and the role of the Church in the community.

Good and Evil

Paper 1  - Explores crime, punishment, forgiveness, the causes of evil and suffering, and different responses to these issues.

Year 11

Human Rights

Paper 1 - Explores human rights, social justice, prejudice, discrimination, poverty, wealth and religious freedom

Jewish Practices

Paper 3 - Explores worship, the synagogue, prayer, dietary laws, festivals, rites of passage and Jewish family life.

Revision

Revisits key knowledge, sources of authority, specialist vocabulary and examination techniques across all three papers.