Vision:
Encounter, Enquire and Explore
Through a study of PTE students are given an opportunity to learn about the big questions in life. This in turn will help them to develop their own ideas and opinions about the mysterious nature of the existence of our world; such as: Who is God? What is good and evil? How do we make decisions about right and wrong? The foundation of our teaching is the narrative of the Bible.
The students are also encouraged to consider and enquire about different World Views. These will include religious world views and the teachings of Jesus. They will be encouraged to consider different viewpoints and opinions and this will help them to consider their own views and opinions. This will encourage the development of a questioning and independent mind.
Key Stage 3
Year 7
Timing
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Curriculum content - knowledge and understanding |
Sept - Oct
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Why PTE? Ultimate questions?
Introduce religion: what is religion?
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Nov - Dec
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Sources of authority
Big story: Torah
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Jan - Feb
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Judaism TODAY |
March - April
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Big story: New Testament |
May - June
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Church - Pentecost, Holy Spirit (symbols)
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June - July
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Christianity TODAY |
Year 8
Timing
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Curriculum content - knowledge and understanding |
Sept - Oct
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Own World View
World Views
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Nov - Dec
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Islam |
Jan - Feb
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Sikhism |
March - April
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Hinduism |
May - June
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Jesus - historical evidence |
June - July |
Jesus' life |
Year 9
Timing
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Curriculum content - knowledge and understanding |
Sept - Oct
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Moral Issues: Crime and Punishment
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Nov - Dec
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Moral Issues: Relationships
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Jan - May
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Personal Reflection and Christian Vision Islam
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June - July
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Bridging unit - GCSE preparation
Christian denominations
Islam
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Key stage 4 and Key Stage 5
Year 10 and 11 |
Students follow the Edexcel full course or short course: Religion and Society / St. Mark's Gospel / Religion and Life
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Year 12 and 13
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Students follow the Edexcel AS / A2 course: Philosophy of Religion / The Fourth Gospel |