Aim

• Students, through curiosity, gain knowledge and understanding of the diverse religious and non-religious world views, particularly of Christianity as the majority religion in the UK
• Students develop a deeper understanding of their own beliefs and ideas
• Students realise the significance and impact of beliefs on the behaviour of individuals, groups and societies which develop their integrity and resilience and show their curiosity for this

Topics covered

• What is religion and belief and its place in Sheffield?
• What is God like? An exploration of different religious beliefs
• What is the Judeo/Christian covenant?
• Who is Jesus?
• What are the foundations of Muslim belief and their practice?
• What are the key beliefs and questions of meaning in the Sikh community in Britain today?

Teaching groups

Students are taught in their mixed ability form groups.

Assessment

Teachers assess students’ attainment and effort throughout the year. A formal assessment is set each term to assess knowledge, understanding and evaluation skills.

How to support at home

Ensure students have the basic equipment for lessons.

For further information

Click here to visit the Sheffield agreed syllabus for more information.

Religious Education at King Edward VII School

Religious Education (RE) at King Edward VII School supports the ethos of the School as a diverse and inclusive community. RE explores how individuals and communities make meaning and sense of their lives through the major world religions and non-religious world views as set out in the Sheffield Agreed Syllabus and at GCSE through the AQA specification. It enables students to explore, understand and respond to important questions about life and to have respect for the faith, belief and values of others. We, as a School have a statutory duty to provide RE for all our students. However, we recognise that parents have a legal right to withdraw their child from RE. We would ask any parent considering this to contact the School to discuss any concerns about the provision and practice of RE at our School.