Religious Studies
Mrs L Cartwright (Head of Department)
Key Stage 3
Year 7
Term 1 - Worship and Ritual
Worship and Ritual – general overview
Hinduism
Idea of God in Hinduism
Hindu worship – at home and in the mandir
Between October and December pupils will be involved in the preparation for a whole school project entitled 'Our World' where we will study the 'Past, present and future' within the Humanities faculty.
Term 2 - Worship and Ritual
Between January and February pupils will complete and present their final 'Our World' project.
Hindu worship – at home and in the mandir
Term 3 - Journey of Life
Christian worship
Significant meals
The Last Supper
Holy Communion
After Whitsun, pupils will work on a DCF project within the Humanities faculty for 3 weeks. The focus will be on the theme of 'Mexico'.
Year 8
Term 1 - Freedom and Slavery
Concepts of freedom and slavery
Introduction to the Passover
The importance of the Seder Meal
Rastafarianism and the wearing of religious clothing
Term 2 - Freedom and Slavery
Prejudice and Discrimination
The Holocaust
The Jewish idea of God
Term 3 - Freedom and Slavery
The life and work of Martin Luther King Jr
Comparisons to the actions of Malcom X
Year 9
Term 1 - GCSE Christianity: Core beliefs, teachings and practices
The nature of God
The Trinity
The birth, life, death, resurrection and ascension of Jesus
The Teachings of Jesus
Term 2 - GCSE Christianity / GCSE Hinduism: Core beliefs, teachings and practices
The role of the Church
The Persecution of Christians
Interfaith Dialogue
The Sacraments
The nature of Brahman and the atman
The Trimurti
Vaishnavite and Shaivaite traditions
The importance of Ganesha
Term 3 - GCSE Hinduism: Core beliefs, teachings and practices
Worship – Puja
Pilgrimage
Changing attitudes to the caste system
Ashramas (Stages in life) including birth, marriage and death rituals
Ways in which parents can help:
- Check planners to ensure pupils have completed any homework.
- Assist pupils with their revision for tests and exams.
- Don’t reinforce any prejudices they may have about religion and encourage open minds.
Useful websites:
- Google "Hinduism", "Judaism" or "Christianity" with specific topic.
- BBC Religion
- BBC Bitesize KS3 Religious Studies
- BBC Religion - Judaism
- WJEC Religious Studies
Useful books/magazines/publications:
- The Encyclopaedia of Religion
- Current newspapers/magazines