Religious Education
Members of the Department
Mrs Whyte (Leader of Religious Education)
Miss Rice
Miss Cassidy
Mrs Gourley
Ms Hughes
Aims
The Religious Education Department is committed to providing a welcoming and caring environment which meets the spiritual, academic and social needs of all students. The Catholic values of compassion, inclusion and respect are fostered through a wide variety of opportunities and learning experiences that promote ‘caritas in action’.
Religious Education is a compulsory subject at Key Stage 3 and 4 and is a very popular choice at A-level. RE enjoys a high profile both within the College and the wider community, through liturgical assemblies, retreats and fundraising projects. John Paul 11 Award pupils play an active role in many parishes.
KS3
Year 8 to 10 students follow the Fully Alive Programme. The Programme of study includes: Biblical Studies, World Religions (Christianity, Judaism and Islam), Morality and Relationships.
KS4
At GCSE, two options are offered to students:
CCEA (Two Modules)
A study of the Gospel of Mark (Year 11 worth 50%)
An Introduction to Christian Ethics (Year 12 worth 50%)
Or
OCN NI Level 2 Certificate in Religious Studies
Post 16
GCE CCEA Religious Studies
AS LEVEL (Two Modules)
An Introduction to themes in the Old Testament (20% of the full GCE)
Foundation of Ethics with Special Reference to Issues in Medical Ethics (20% of the full GCE)
A2 LEVEL (Two Modules)
Themes in the Old Testament (30% of the full GCE)
Global Ethics (30% of the full GCE)
Career Opportunities
Advice Worker
Archivist
Archaeologist
Charity Officer
Civil Service Administrator
Clergy Member
Counsellor
General Practitioner
Historian
Human Resource Manager
Humanitarian Worker
Journalist
Missionary
Nurse
Occupational Therapist
Social Worker
Solicitor
Teacher
Youth and Community Worker