What is our Departmental Intent?:
The Religious Studies Department aims to develop thoughtful, reflective and intellectually curious students who are able to engage critically with some of the most important questions about human existence, belief, knowledge, morality and meaning.
Through the study of religious and non-religious worldviews, students develop a broad understanding of the diverse beliefs, values and traditions that shape individuals and societies. They explore philosophical and ethical questions, examining different viewpoints while learning to evaluate evidence, construct reasoned arguments and communicate their ideas with confidence and respect.
Our curriculum encourages students to think deeply about issues of truth, identity, justice and purpose, helping them to make sense of the world around them and their place within it. Students are challenged to reflect on their own perspectives while developing an appreciation of the beliefs and experiences of others. In doing so, they gain valuable skills in critical thinking, analysis, interpretation and debate that prepare them for further study, employment and active citizenship.
In Key Stage 3 students follow the East Sussex Agreed Syllabus, learning about the six major world religions: Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism and Sikhism; as well as non-religious worldviews such as those held by Humanists.
In Key Stage 4, students follow the EDUQAS GCSE Religious Studies Specification A, exploring Christianity and Hinduism alongside philosophical themes and ethical issues in the modern world.
Our intent is that all students leave the department as informed, open-minded and critical thinkers who can engage thoughtfully with the complexities of the modern world.
