Lincoln Christ’s Hospital has been awarded the Gold Quality Mark for the teaching of Religious Education.   All students study Religious Studies in Years 9, 10 and 11.  However, there is also the option for students to take further Religious Studies as part of an examination course to gain a GCSE.  This is a very successful course in which the majority of students have a high level of attainment.

 

The Religious Studies GCSE course has been designed and developed to be relevant and meaningful to students. The course explores the relevance of religious beliefs, practices, values and traditions to some central questions and issues. The course also has a focus on philosophical ideas and ethical issues.  

 

The course is an examination based subject and we follow AQA Religious Studies spec A.  The specification is set up to help students develop an awareness of different religious views regarding a number of different topics.  Students will develop an understanding of the similarities between two different religions focusing on the morals, principles and the beliefs and practices.

The specification gives learners an opportunity to debate issues and draw on different religious views alongside considering some if the main issues impacting society.  For example, students study themes such as Crime and Punishment, Peace and Conflict and Medical Ethics. 

 

Religious Studies is a relevant qualification for ANY job which involves working with other people. The UK is a multi-faith society and an understanding of our differences will help us live and work   together peacefully. It is a course that is highly respected by Universities, who suggest that it prepares students for life in our ever evolving and diverse world. 

 

What do some of our students think?

“It is a great subject we get to explore key issues and ideas”

“This subject has allowed me to enhance my understanding of philosophical thinking”

“Through studying full course RS, I then opted to take Philosophy at A-Level and I am now about to start university where I will be studying Philosophy, it really is a super subject”. 

“We get to debate issues that affect the wider world; we can explore relevant topics, such as ‘Life after death’ and if we think Euthanasia should be legalised”.