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Curriculum Intent Statement

The Religious Education curriculum also aims to provide a rich, balanced and diverse curriculum about world religions and views which interlinks with IB values of being a global citizen. The curriculum aims to provide students with cross-curricular and interdisciplinary experiences which encourage the development of skills, investigation and inquiry whilst securing a deep knowledge base as well as developing enjoyment and passion for future study. In addition we aim to promote a students understanding of Fundamental British Values particularly mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs as well as equality and diversity.

The RE curriculum aims too:

  • Develop substantive knowledge of world religions and ethics and develop conceptual understanding.
  • To introduce students to inquiry and develop problem solving and investigative skills
  • To help students develop a sense of identity and develop their own informed opinions and attitudes.
  • To deliver a broad and rich co-curricular offer that develops and enriches pupils’ love of History.
  • To develop responsible digital citizens through use of highly effective digital technology.

The RE curriculum has incorporated elements of the Medway RE Syllabus [SACRE] with a strong focus on Christian beliefs and teachings which is sequenced throughout the KS3 curriculum and later revisited throughout Year 7, 8 and 9. In addition the RE curriculum is designed to ensure students feel that they have travelled the different corners of the world whereby they have encountered varying religious experiences such as: worship, beliefs, symbols which they can later apply and make links between the six main world religions and explore similarities and differences between them.

Key Concepts

Change

Related Concepts

Religious feelings, beliefs

Statement of Inquiry

‘The doctrines of different identities affect religious feelings which causes changes to morality and beliefs in a deity.’

Careers

  • Human services
  • Cultural affairs

Inquiry Questions

Factual Questions

  • What is a doctrine?
  • What is religion?
  • What is philosophy?

Conceptual Questions

  • Why do different identities believe different ideas about God’s existence?

Debatable Questions

  • How and why have religious feelings about God’s existence changed over time?

Key Concepts

Change

Related Concepts

Religious feelings, beliefs

Statement of Inquiry

‘The doctrines of different identities affect religious feelings which causes changes to morality and beliefs in a deity.’

Careers

  • Human services
  • Cultural affairs

Inquiry Questions

Factual Questions

  • What is a doctrine?
  • What is religion?
  • What is philosophy?

Conceptual Questions

  • Why do different identities believe different ideas about God’s existence?

Debatable Questions

  • How and why have religious feelings about God’s existence changed over time?

Key Concepts

Global interactions

Related Concepts

Beliefs & worship

Statement of Inquiry

Understanding the beliefs and worship of different religions helps us to connect and form relationships with people of different identities in our local and global interactions.

Careers

  • Human services
  • Cultural affairs

Inquiry Questions

Factual Questions

  • What are the beliefs of Islam?

Conceptual Questions

  • How can we build relationships with people of different identities to ourselves?

Debatable Questions

  • Different religions across the world will always cause conflict to arise in local and global interactions. How far do you agree?

Key Concepts

Global interactions

Related Concepts

Beliefs & worship

Statement of Inquiry

Understanding the beliefs and worship of different religions helps us to connect and form relationships with people of different identities in our local and global interactions.

Careers

  • Human services
  • Cultural affairs

Inquiry Questions

Factual Questions

  • What are the beliefs of Islam?

Conceptual Questions

  • How can we build relationships with people of different identities to ourselves?

Debatable Questions

  • Different religions across the world will always cause conflict to arise in local and global interactions. How far do you agree?

Key Concepts

Connections

Related Concepts

Beliefs & worship

Statement of Inquiry

Understanding the beliefs, traditions and worship of different branches of religion helps us to make connections between local and global religious identities.

Careers

  • Human services
  • Cultural affairs

Inquiry Questions

Factual Questions

  • What are the beliefs of Christianity?

Conceptual Questions

  • How can we build relationships with people of different identities to ourselves?

Debatable Questions

  • Cooperation between individuals from different religions is vital to living together in our world. How far do you agree?

Key Concepts

Connections

Related Concepts

Beliefs & worship

Statement of Inquiry

Understanding the beliefs, traditions and worship of different branches of religion helps us to make connections between local and global religious identities.

Careers

  • Human services
  • Cultural affairs

Inquiry Questions

Factual Questions

  • What are the beliefs of Christianity?

Conceptual Questions

  • How can we build relationships with people of different identities to ourselves?

Debatable Questions

  • Cooperation between individuals from different religions is vital to living together in our world. How far do you agree?

Key Concepts

Change

Related Concepts

Doctrine, morality

Statement of Inquiry

The doctrines of different identities cause conflict in relationships and changes in beliefs about authority and morality.

Careers

  • Human services
  • Cultural affairs

Inquiry Questions

Factual Questions

  • What is a doctrine?
  • What is conflict?
  • What is Just War and Lesser Jihad?

Conceptual Questions

  • Why do different identities believe similar and different ideas about peace and conflict?

Debatable Questions

  • ‘Religion causes more war and conflict than peace?’ How far do you agree?

Key Concepts

Change

Related Concepts

Doctrine, morality

Statement of Inquiry

The doctrines of different identities cause conflict in relationships and changes in beliefs about authority and morality.

Careers

  • Human services
  • Cultural affairs

Inquiry Questions

Factual Questions

  • What is a doctrine?
  • What is conflict?
  • What is Just War and Lesser Jihad?

Conceptual Questions

  • Why do different identities believe similar and different ideas about peace and conflict?

Debatable Questions

  • ‘Religion causes more war and conflict than peace?’ How far do you agree?

Key Concepts

Change

Related Concepts

Ritual & rites, traditions

Statement of Inquiry

Understanding the rituals and beliefs of different religions helps us challenge the authority of tradition for a fairer destiny.

Careers

  • Human services
  • Cultural affairs

Inquiry Questions

Factual Questions

  • What are the holy books for Hinduism?
  • Where and how do Hindus worship?

Conceptual Questions

  • Why do rituals and traditions affect religious beliefs?

Debatable Questions

  • ‘If we do not challenge religious traditions some people will continue to live inequality?’ How far do you agree?

Key Concepts

Change

Related Concepts

Ritual & rites, traditions

Statement of Inquiry

Understanding the rituals and beliefs of different religions helps us challenge the authority of tradition for a fairer destiny.

Careers

  • Human services
  • Cultural affairs

Inquiry Questions

Factual Questions

  • What are the holy books for Hinduism?
  • Where and how do Hindus worship?

Conceptual Questions

  • Why do rituals and traditions affect religious beliefs?

Debatable Questions

  • ‘If we do not challenge religious traditions some people will continue to live inequality?’ How far do you agree?

Key Concepts

Change

Related Concepts

Ritual & rites, traditions

Statement of Inquiry

Understanding the rituals and beliefs of different religions helps us challenge the authority of tradition for a fairer destiny.

Careers

  • Human services
  • Cultural affairs

Inquiry Questions

Factual Questions

  • What are the holy books for Sikhism?
  • Where and how do Sikhs worship?

Conceptual Questions

  • Why do religious beliefs affect individuals’ morals?

Debatable Questions

  • Equality and diversity can only happen through study and understanding of others beliefs. Do you agree?

Key Concepts

Change

Related Concepts

Ritual & rites, traditions

Statement of Inquiry

Understanding the rituals and beliefs of different religions helps us challenge the authority of tradition for a fairer destiny.

Careers

  • Human services
  • Cultural affairs

Inquiry Questions

Factual Questions

  • What are the holy books for Sikhism?
  • Where and how do Sikhs worship?

Conceptual Questions

  • Why do religious beliefs affect individuals’ morals?

Debatable Questions

  • Equality and diversity can only happen through study and understanding of others beliefs. Do you agree?

Key Concepts

Change

Related Concepts

Morality, Authority

Statement of Inquiry

Developments in both scientific and technical innovation have caused changes in beliefs about traditional human sacredness and authority.

Careers

  • Public Sector
  • Civil Service
  • Non-Profit
  • Education

Inquiry Questions

Factual Questions

  • What are morals?

Conceptual Questions

  • When does life begin?

Debatable Questions

  • Should all countries follow the same laws regarding abortion?

Key Concepts

Change

Related Concepts

Morality, Authority

Statement of Inquiry

Developments in both scientific and technical innovation have caused changes in beliefs about traditional human sacredness and authority.

Careers

  • Public Sector
  • Civil Service
  • Non-Profit
  • Education

Inquiry Questions

Factual Questions

  • What are morals?

Conceptual Questions

  • When does life begin?

Debatable Questions

  • Should all countries follow the same laws regarding abortion?

Key Concepts

Systems

Related Concepts

Worship, Rites, Rituals

Statement of Inquiry

Understanding the rituals and beliefs of different religions exposes us to a variety of experiences and helps us develop diverse relationships.

Careers

  • Education
  • Police
  • Fire
  • Youth Worker
  • Mediator
  • Solicitor

Inquiry Questions

Factual Questions

  • Where did Judaism originate from?
  • What do Jews believe?
  • How do Jews worship?

Conceptual Questions

  • Why have Jews been persecuted throughout history?
  • Why don’t all Jews believe exactly the same thing?

Debatable Questions

  • Is there a place for Judaism in the modern world?

Key Concepts

Systems

Related Concepts

Worship, Rites, Rituals

Statement of Inquiry

Understanding the rituals and beliefs of different religions exposes us to a variety of experiences and helps us develop diverse relationships.

Careers

  • Education
  • Police
  • Fire
  • Youth Worker
  • Mediator
  • Solicitor

Inquiry Questions

Factual Questions

  • Where did Judaism originate from?
  • What do Jews believe?
  • How do Jews worship?

Conceptual Questions

  • Why have Jews been persecuted throughout history?
  • Why don’t all Jews believe exactly the same thing?

Debatable Questions

  • Is there a place for Judaism in the modern world?

Key Concepts

Systems

Related Concepts

Worship, Rituals & Rites

Statement of Inquiry

Understanding the rituals and beliefs of different religions exposes us to a variety of experiences and helps us develop diverse relationships.

Careers

  • Education
  • Police
  • Fire
  • Youth Worker
  • Mediator
  • Solicitor

Inquiry Questions

Factual Questions

  • Who was the Buddha?
  • How do Buddhists worship?
  • What is meditation?

Conceptual Questions

  • How does meditation help Buddhists?
  • How do Buddhist teachings affect the lives of Buddhists and what they believe?

Debatable Questions

  • Is it possible to be a Buddhist in the UK in 2023?

Key Concepts

Systems

Related Concepts

Worship, Rituals & Rites

Statement of Inquiry

Understanding the rituals and beliefs of different religions exposes us to a variety of experiences and helps us develop diverse relationships.

Careers

  • Education
  • Police
  • Fire
  • Youth Worker
  • Mediator
  • Solicitor

Inquiry Questions

Factual Questions

  • Who was the Buddha?
  • How do Buddhists worship?
  • What is meditation?

Conceptual Questions

  • How does meditation help Buddhists?
  • How do Buddhist teachings affect the lives of Buddhists and what they believe?

Debatable Questions

  • Is it possible to be a Buddhist in the UK in 2023?

Withdrawing from Religious Education

If a parent/carer wishes for their child to be removed from any aspect of RE delivered they should contact the Principal in writing. Before granting such a request, there should be a discussion regarding the reasons for withdrawal to ensure that concerns are understood.

If a parent wishes to withdraw their child from RE than the parent not the school will be responsible in providing their child their own RE provision and education including resources they may need. This right of withdrawal exists for all pupils in all types of school, including schools that do and do not have a religious designation.