Religion, Philosophy & Ethics

The UK has a rich heritage of culture and diversity. This is continuing today in an era of globalisation and an increasingly interdependent world. Religion and belief for many people forms a crucial part of their culture and identity.

Department Vision:

To understand and explore questions of human experience.

Department Aim:

To enable all students to understand and explore questions of human experience pertaining to religion.

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Examination Board: AQA Religious Studies A 8062MA

Religion philosophy and ethics challenges students to engage and explore some of the world’s main religions from theological, psychological and sociological perspective. Our broad, balanced and enriching curriculum enthuses students because it analyses and evaluates the impact, truth and value of religion and other worldviews through constructing and evaluating arguments and perspectives. GMS has adopted the pedagogy and curriculum of the Buckinghamshire Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education (2022-27).

Students are encouraged to reflect more deeply on their own and others’ sense of identity, meaning and purpose in life from their study of religion and belief. Substantive knowledge and personal experience both help to develop their awareness of human values and mutual understanding; this equips them with the tools to take their place as citizens.

In engaging with these issues their appreciation of British values, such as tolerance and freedom of speech will be developed, as well as wider cultural capital through engagement with aforementioned issues that enables students to explore their own beliefs and those of others.

Students become more confident, reflective and knowledgeable as they discuss issues. Their informed judgements arise from:

the development of ideas through investigating
exploring and researching
recording ideas accurately
reflection on own ideas and that of others

The course is taught by experienced teachers, who deliver the course using high quality resources and materials. Year on year, there is a growing interest in studying this fascinating subject.

Learning Ladders

Click on the Learning Ladder to see a larger version. The Learning Ladder shows the subjects or topics that students will learn about each year. Click on any 'Year' roundel to view an in-depth Learning Journey for the year you have selected. This shows in more detail, what students will learn each term, with links to useful resources etc. (this applies to all roundels)

RELIGIOUS STUDIES KS3/4

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Wider Curriculum

The Wider Curriculum allows students to take a further interest in their subjects and subject related material they study at school. The Wider Curriculum also enables parents and carers to actively engage with the opportunities offered by each department.

WIDER CURRICULUM KS3

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WIDER CURRICULUM KS4

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Career Options in Religion, Philosophy & Ethics

These are some examples of career paths available if you study this subject:

Advice Worker, Police Officer, Charity Officer, Retail Manager, Lawyer, Armed Forces, Care Worker, Childcare, Doctor, Nurse, Teacher, University Lecturer, Civil Servant, Community Development Worker, Editor, Newspaper Journalist, Social Worker, Youth Worker, International Aid Worker, Ethical Trade Manager, Public Relations Manager, Local Government Worker.