Religious Education
Religious Education at Nendrum College
"All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them." Walt Disney
Time allocation per week at KS3: 1hour 10mins
Key stage 3
Topics include:
Year 8:
What is RE?
Ourselves and our world
In the Bible
Moral decisions
Jesus
Year 9:
Our Environment
Equality
Easter
Islam
Growing up
Year 10:
My life, my choices
Jesus
The Christian Church
Judaism
Decisions in life
Assessment at KS3: Peer / self assessment, structured group work, class debates, role play, extended writing tasks and written examinations.
Key Stage 4
GCSE examining board:CCEA-50% Year 11 and 50% Year 12-100% examination based.
Year 11- The Gospel of Mark-Details on the life of Jesus, his miracles, use of parables and his trial and crucifixion.
Year 12- Christian Ethics- Discussions on euthanasia, abortion, the death penalty and war.