For Parents SEARCH Our School Admissions School Life Boarding News Hub Contact us Breadcrumb Home Religious Studies Religious Studies The aim of the Religious Studies department is to provide an academic and rigorous way of understanding the beliefs, values and traditions of the principal world faiths and major philosophical world views. CurriculumInside the classroomExtension and SupportBeyond the classroom The First and Second Years study the six main faiths represented in the United Kingdom, with an academic and objective focus on faith within our local communities. We study the Abrahamic religions of Judaism, Christianity and Islam in the First Year, during which we will visit Winchester Cathedral where the exploration of Christianity is combined with some ice skating and a visit to the Christmas market. The Second Year examines the Indian religions of Hinduism, Buddhism and Sikhism and our trip to the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir is usually timed to fit in with Diwali celebrations. In the Third Year, the pupils develop the skills of reflection, critical thinking, analysis and evaluation through written and oral communication as they grapple with ethical debates concerning crime and punishment, genetic engineering and the relationship between religion and science. The department fosters a pupil-centred approach to learning that enhances religious literacy, moral integrity, social awareness and cultural development. GCSE and A Level Religious Studies are both popular choices at St George’s. The GCSE course focuses on Christianity and Buddhism with the girls working hard to relate religious teachings to ethical thematic studies. For instance, we examine ethical debates surrounding medical ethics, war and social justice. During the course the girls have the opportunity to consider the ultimate questions in life, and develop the necessary language and literacy for dealing with religious enquiry and experience. Pupil debates and discussions bring our A Level classrooms to life as we study the philosophy of religion, ethics and developments in Christian thought specifications. At A Level, the girls continue to develop skills of reflection, critical thinking, analysis and evaluation through written and oral communication. Subjects Academic Life Subjects Art, Textiles and Photography Biology Business Chemistry Drama Economics English Food Technology and Cookery Geography History History of Art ICT and Computing Mathematics Latin and Classics Modern Foreign Languages Music PE and Sport Physics Politics Psychology Religious Studies Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural Development Sixth Form Exam Results University Preparation Co-curricular Activities Pastoral Care Outreach and Connections TAKE OUR VIRTUAL TOUR Start here USEFUL INFORMATION News Hub Fees Term Dates Virtual Tour Contact us CONTACT US St George's School Wells Lane, Ascot Berkshire SL5 7DZ T 01344 629900 FOOTER MENU 2 AlumnaeJob Opportunities Policies and Inspection All Rights Reserved. ©2020 St Georges Ascot. Website by Oyster Design Cookie Settings OUR USE OF COOKIES For more information, read our cookies policy. NECESSARY COOKIES These cookies help the website function. You can turn them off in your browser but it may affect the performance of the website. Accept All Cookies Reject All Cookies