R.E

Welcome to the RE Department

 Year 8 & their Bible Libraries

Aims

• To help students to develop a knowldge and understanding of how Christians believe God has revealed Himself through the Scriptures and the Church and the Influence this has on their lives.

• To help students in their search for meaning and purpose in life.

• To help students explore what Christianity teaches regarding moral issues and enable them to make informed decisions.

• To help students develop respect for themselves and for others who hold different religious viewpoints to their own.

• To help students develop their full potential, academically, personally and socially.

Staff

• Mrs H Bamford (Subject Leader)
• Mrs M Kelly
• Mrs C Anderson
• Mrs J Gordon

Courses Offered

The College follows the Religious Education Core Curriculum as set out by the Department of Education and agreed by the four main Churches.

KS3

• The Revelation of God.
• The Christian Church.
• Morality
• World Religions other than Christianity.

 KS4

GCSE Full Course & Short Course:

Examination Board: CCEA

Modules Covered:

Christian Ethics

• Personal & Family Issues - Sexual relationships/ Marriage/ Divorce.
• Matters of Life and Death - Abortion/ Euthanasia/ Capital Punishment/ Punishment/ Crime and Forgiveness.
• Care for the Environment - Stewardship/ Conservation Issues/ Animal Rights.
• Equality - Social Justice/ Racism/ Discrimination/Disadvantaged Groups/ Religious Diversity in Schools/ Community Cohesion.
• War & Peace - Pacifism/ War.

Mark’s Gospel

• Background to Mark’s Gospel.
• The Identity of Jesus.
• Jesus the Miracle worker.
• The kingdom of God.
• The Death & Resurrection of Jesus.
• The Role and Nature of Christian Discipleship.

 AS/A2

Examination Board: CCEA

Modules Covered:

• AS An Introduction to the Gospel of Luke.
• AS The Origins of the Celtic Church In Ireland and the beginnings of its missionary outreach.
• A2 The Theology of the Gospel of Luke
• A2 A Study of the Development and Impact of the Celtic Church in the 5th, 6th and 7th Centuries

Links

 CCEA Past Papers

Other information:

Any questions please email: hbamford731@c2kni.net