Religious Studies
Religious Studies examines the fundamental questions about our purpose in life, our relationship with others, how we can influence events, and our concept of God. We are living in a world of different belief systems and values and RS looks at how we face the challenges of society in the 21st Century. In RS, we learn about religion and from religion; we question and explore whilst supporting those who have faith; we allow everyone to walk their own spiritual journey.
Year 10 focuses on our Short Course GCSE in Philosophy and Ethics, with Christianity as the main religion. We hit the ground running in Philosophy by investigating the nature of God, the existence of God, evil and suffering. We think about expressions of spirituality, then finish the year by considering life after death. These lessons are provoking and sometime your beliefs and concepts may be upended, but lesson are never dull!
In Year 11 we move onto Ethics, considering how beliefs affect actions. Firstly we look at Wealth and Poverty, before moving into Medical Ethics and finishing with Relationships. It is a year of challenging, exciting thinking.
Fascinating FactsFascinating Facts
- Whilst The Bible is the world’s bestselling book, it is also the world’s most-shoplifted book.
- In the time of one century, Islam had converted one-third of the world.
- The only domestic animal not mentioned in the Bible is the cat.
- 'Jedi' is an official religion, with over 70,000 followers in Australia.
- The youngest Pope was 11 years old.
- About 10% of Jewish households have Christmas Trees.
- Many theologians estimate that Jesus wasn't born on December 25 but sometime in September between 6BC and 30AD.
- The Amish denomination originated in Switzerland.
- The term "devil's advocate" originates from the Roman Catholic church. On deciding if someone should be sainted, a devil's advocate is appointed to give an alternative view.
- Of the people of the world, 33% are Christians, 21% are Muslims, 13% are Hindus, 6% are Buddhists, 2.3% are atheists, 0.4% are Sikhs and 0.2% are Jewish.