0161 499 0000 admin@st-paulshigh.net Home School Information Teaching & Curriculum Home Learning Pupils Parents Contact  Religious Education Intent Statement We share and promote the vision for Religious Education articulated by the Religious Education Curriculum directory. We aspire to form students that are challenged to live the gospel of Jesus Christ in their everyday life and feel empowered to shape and enrich our world by carrying this with them into the wider world, sharing St Paul’s teaching: “there is nothing love cannot face” 1 Corinthians 13:7. We aim to achieve this through the promotion of our mission statement, our core values, and the understanding that we are all: “a masterpiece of God’s creation”. Ephesians 2:10 The RE department has a true commitment to ensure that all our students flourish academically and grow spiritually while developing their God given talents. We instill an understanding of the teachings of the Catholic Church and work to develop an attitude of tolerance and understanding of other religions, races, and ways of life. Students become religiously literate as they develop the knowledge and skills to prepare them for adult life and the working world so they can make a positive contribution to society, echoing Pope Francis’ words: “I encourage you to not be afraid to dream, to have great ideals, to be builders of hope”. Explore the Religious Education Learning Journey Religious Education HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: Mrs Stewart GCSE EXAM BOARD: EDUQAS TEACHERS: Mrs Stewart (Head of Department) Mr Wilson Miss Kennedy Mr Harris (Progress Leader Year 9) Mr Kilburn (School Chaplain) Course Outline Foundational Catholic Theology students study two themes, Origins and Meaning and Good and Evil. Applied Catholic Theology students study a further two themes, Life and Death and Sin and Forgiveness. In the Judaism module students study the beliefs, teachings and practices of Judaism. There is no coursework element to the Religious Education GCSE. Students develop knowledge and understanding of religions and non-religious beliefs, such as atheism and humanism. They also develop the ability to construct well-argued, well-informed, balanced and structured written arguments, demonstrating their depth and breadth of understanding of the subject. Religious Education also challenges students to reflect on and develop their own values, beliefs and attitudes in the light of what they have learnt and contributes to their preparation for adult life in a pluralistic society and global community. Assessment Foundational Catholic Theology – 100% Examination June of Year 11 – 37.5% of final mark Applied Catholic Theology – 100% Examination June of Year 11 – 37.5% of final mark Judaism – 100% Examination June of Year 11 – 25% of final mark Higher Education Courses/Careers Sixth Form: GCE A Level Philosophy and Ethics GCE A Level Sociology GCE A Level Theology Religious Education can be studied with a variety of other subjects at University. Careers where this course may be useful are youth and community work, counselling, law, journalism, local government, the charity sector, librarian, minister of religion, social work and teaching. * All qualifications are subject to change following consideration of any new specifications. Reading List Downloads Options R.E 2021 Quick Links Home School Information News Teaching & Curriculum Pupils Parents Contact Student | Parent Apple Store | Play Store Contact us Firbank Road, Newall Green Wythenshawe Manchester M23 2YS 0161 499 0000 admin@st-paulshigh.net Search this site Website designed by One Education Ltd - Staff Email | Remote Access Portal | Website policies | Remote Learning Portal