Religious Studies
The Religious Education department staffing include:
- Mrs Young - Teacher of History and RS
- Mrs N Begovic – Teacher of History and RS
- Mr L Pedder - Teacher of History and RS
- Miss E Reynolds - Teacher of Music and RS
The RS Department is committed to inspiring, nurturing, and challenging students, to become life-long learners and philosophers, understanding their position in a multi-faith world and the various religions, philosophies and worldviews that shape all aspects of our contemporary society.
Collectively, the department aim to deliver a Religious Studies curriculum which is accessible, enjoyable, and interesting to all no matter their faith background, personal beliefs or worldviews.
Within years 7 to 9 students will study a wide variety of subjects in line with the Kent Agreed Syllabus for Religious Studies, exploring all major world religions, social and ethical issues and beginning to examine the broad area of philosophy. Throughout their RS journey, students will develop their ability to evaluate claims and beliefs, explain different perspectives and views and examine their own view understanding of both religion and society.
If students chose to continue to GCSE, the programme of study follows the AQA specification A syllabus, examining Christianity and Islam in depth while also addressing thematic studies such as Crime and Punishment and Arguments for and against the existence of God. GCSE students will be required to examine a large variety of beliefs that impact day to day life in Britain and will develop their ability to not only identity and explain religious views but evaluate the position of religious belief in modern Britain.
Curriculum Intent
The Religious Studies department at SST Maidstone aims for all students to develop an understanding and appreciation of the fact we live in a ever changing multicultural society in which freedom of belief is a fundamental Human Right. Students will develop their understanding of key beliefs, teachings, and traditions of the worlds six major religions (Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam) and apply their knowledge to social and ethical issues. Students will explore the significance of British values such as mutual respect and tolerance to different faiths and cultures. The Religious Studies curriculum will also implore students to examine humanity’s responsibility to our shared home and the importance of Human Rights. Students are challenged to ask questions, engage in moral debates, and justify decisions and beliefs preparing them for the world beyond SST.
KS3 Learning Journey
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Year 7 |
Term 1: What is religion? Term 2: Christianity Term 3: Caring for the environment Term 4: Sikhism Term 5: Charity and community Term 6: EOY Revision |
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Year 8 |
Term 1: Parables of Jesus Term 2: Hinduism Term 3: Arguments for the existence of God Term 4: Judaism Term 5: Spirituality and art Term 6: EOY Revision |
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Year 9 |
Term 1: Religion and Morality Term 2: Buddhism Term 3: Life after Death Term 4: Islam Term 5: Crime and Punishment Term 6: Medical Ethics |
KS4 Learning Journey
At GCSE students complete the AQA specification A, examining two world religions beliefs and practices and four thematic areas of study.
Year 10
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Term 1 |
Study of religion: Christianity beliefs |
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Term 2 |
Thematic studies: Religion human rights and social justice |
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Term 3 |
Study of religion: Islam beliefs |
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Term 4 |
Thematic studies: Religion crime and punishment |
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Term 5 |
Study of religion: Christianity Practices |
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Term 6 |
REVISION/EXAMS |
Year 11
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Term 1 |
Thematic studies: Arguments for the existence of God |
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Term 2 |
Study of religion: Islam practices |
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Term 3 |
Thematic studies: Relationships and families |
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Term 4 |
REVISION |
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Term 5 |
EXAM PERIOD |
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Term 6 |
EXAM PERIOD |
