Religious Education
Exploring faith and values for a connected future.
ExploreCurriculum Intent
Religious Education helps students belong to a diverse and interconnected world through understanding, compassion, tolerance and mutual respect. Students recognise their shared humanity and the importance of working together for the common good. Students believe that engaging with faith, beliefs and values can help them form their own informed opinions and moral perspectives. Through the study of theological, philosophical and ethical questions, students learn to evaluate different viewpoints with integrity, curiosity and open-mindedness. Students to become thoughtful, reflective and articulate individuals who can discuss, debate and reflect on the world around them.
Parents and carers have the right to withdraw their child from all or part of Religious Education. If you are considering this, please contact the Principal, Mr Huntley, at principal@charterbermondsey.org.uk so we can talk through the content and any alternative arrangements.
Key Stage 3
1 x 55-minute period each week
In Key Stage 3, students will study the beliefs and practices of Judaism, Islam, Christianity, and the religions of India: Hinduism, Sikhism, and Buddhism. A detailed examination of Christianity will include various traditions such as Catholicism, Anglicanism, Orthodoxy, and Protestantism. As students progress to Year 9, they will explore contemporary ethical issues through the lens of religious ideas, developing skills in writing and presenting their informed viewpoints while appreciating others' perspectives.
Key Stage 4
GCSE Religious Studies Option Group, 3 x 55-minute periods each week
Students choosing Religious Studies as an option will follow the Pearson Edexcel Religious Studies B GCSE syllabus, focusing on Christianity and Islam. This curriculum builds upon the knowledge gained in Key Stage 3, enabling students to apply their understanding of these faiths to resolve ethical questions and explore life's meaning.
