Philosophy, Ethics and Religion
What do you want to know and what do you believe?
The ability to make informed judgements about religious and moral issues is more important than ever in today’s world.
The Religious Studies and Philosophy Department at King Edward’s consists of specialist teachers who are all highly enthusiastic and committed to delivering quality Religious Studies teaching.
The Department values the contributions of students of every faith and of no faith background in its pursuit of rigorous academic study. The aim of the Department is not to prescribe a personal faith in any particular belief system but to nurture each student’s own perspective whether religious or secular and to provide an opportunity for them to explore and consider perspectives other than their own.
Religious Studies plays a fundamental role in creating independent and creative thinkers; critical and disciplined students and kind and tolerant individuals.
Former Head of Department, Mrs Lane, shares more information on studying Philosophy, Ethics and Religion at King Edward VI School.
Year 7
In Year 7, students will study the following topics:
- The purpose of studying religion
- Hinduism
- Buddhism
- Sikhism
This helps our students appreciate the advantage of living in a culture where different religious traditions flourish.
Year 8
In Year 8 we focus on how we learn about what people believe by exploring the stories they tell within their own communities. This includes a look at Jewish Faith History and stories of Jesus from the Gospels and is followed by a brief look at the foundations and beginnings of Islam.
Year 9 and Year 10
In Year 9 and Year 10, all our students pursue the AQA Short Course A specification in Religious Studies as part of the core curriculum.
Religious Studies - Full Course
In addition to studying the Short Course, students may also opt to take a Full Course in Religious Studies and study for the HPQ. Christian beliefs and beliefs within Islam are studied at this level, with the themes of relationships and war, peace and conflict. In the full course, the themes of religion and life, alongside crime and punishment are studied alongside Christian practices and Muslim practices.
Enrichment Opportunities
Trips
Visits to places of interest for the greater understanding of religious beliefs and teachings are always relevant and helpful. In previous years there have been visits to
- Winchester Cathedral
- Local Mosques and Gurdwaras.
- Neasden Temple (Year 10 GCSE Full Course)
- The main synagogue in Oxford (Year 8)
- St Barnabas Church (Year 8)
Meet the Staff
If you have a specific enquiry for the Religious Studies Department, email rs@kes.hants.sch.uk
|
Mr. A.E. Cross MA |
Head of Religious Studies and Philosophy |
| Mrs. R.S. Kairis BA |
Religious Studies |
| Mrs. H.E.M. Searles MA |
Religious Studies, Head of Upper School and Senior Staff Leader |
|
Mr. G. Potter BA |
Religious Studies |
