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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Why We Study Religion
Religious
Education is concerned with understanding the experience of human beings in
their search for meaning, value and purpose in life. The religions of the
world are the classic expressions of this search. Through their
understanding of the search, pupils are helped towards a deeper awareness of
their identity, enabling them to grow and develop freely in a world of
divergent beliefs and values.
The Subject Skills
The Religious Education Course is designed
so as to enable pupils to:-
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Identify the area of religion in terms
of the phenomena of religion and the human experiences from which they
arise.
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To enable pupils to identify and explain
the most important aspects of a religious issue.
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Explore the nature and meaning of
existence in relation to the questions religions pose and the answers they
propose.
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Develop a consistent set of beliefs,
attitudes and practices which are the result of a personal process of
growth, search and discovery.
The
Content of The Religious Education Course
First Year
(a) Celebrations,
Festivals, Ceremonies and Customs – Buddhism, Christianity, Judaism, Islam
(b) Sacred
Writings, Stories and Key Figures – Buddhism, Christianity, Judaism, Islam
(c) Beliefs –
Buddhism, Judaism, Islam.
(d) Sacred places,
Worship and Symbols – Buddhism, Christianity, Judaism, Islam
(e) Moral Values
and Attitudes – Buddhism, Christianity, Judaism, Islam.
Second
Year
(a) Celebrations,
Festivals, Ceremonies and Customs – Hinduism, Sikhism, Christianity.
(b) Sacred
Writings, Stories and Key Figures – Hinduism, Sikhism.
(c) Beliefs –
Hinduism, Christianity, Sikhism.
(d) Sacred places,
Worship and Symbols – Hinduism, Sikhism.
(e) Moral Values
and Attitudes – Hinduism, Christianity, Sikhism.
Assessment
Pupils will be
assessed in order to
(a) Monitor their progress
(b) Plan future work
(c) In the case of S2 pupils to make recommendations
concerning ability level in respect of the S2 - S3 transfer.
S1
Pupils are
monitored throughout the year using both continuous assessment and a series
of tests. The areas assessed are written, oral, group, discussion and
project work. Tests are held at the end of each unit or topic.
S2
Assessment of pupil progress is made
through continuous assessment and a series pf tests. These tests are given
at the end of each topic or unit of work and are designed for different
levels of ability in order to give staff an accurate picture of pupil
ability before recommendations are made for 'S' Grade.
If you have any queries please contact
Mr J Harkness
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