Mortimer Hill
Tring
Hertfordshire HP23 5JD
01442 822303
tringschool@tring.herts.sch.uk

Curriculum:Philosophy and Religious Studies  

We aim to develop

An enthusiasm in students of Philosophy and Religious Studies who regard the subject as being of interest and relevance, and through the key attitudes of respect, open-mindedness, curiousity and self-esteem contributes to a reflective and supportive learning environment.

 

Curriculum

KS3: Students follow the Hertfordshire Agreed Syllabus ...more

 

KS4: GCSE is now a full course option with EDEXCEL

The GCSE course covers ethical issues and offers opportunity for debate and discussion. We cover the Christian, Muslim, agnostic and atheist perspectives on ethical issues. The skills you will develop are evaluation, empathy and reflection. These skills are not only useful to the subject but also across all subjects.

Assessment is 100% exam

 

The units of study in year 10 are: Unit 1

Believing in God
Matters of Life and Death
Marriage and the Family
Religion and Community Cohesion

 

The units of study in year 11 are: Unit 8

Rights and Responsibilities
Environmental and Medical Issues
Peace and Conflict
Crime and Punishment

 

KS5: We now offer a new course using the AQA exam board, click on the link below to find out more

AQA Religious Studies GCE

 

 

Staff

 

Mrs A Abbott (Head of KS4 & KS5 Philosophy and Religious Studies)

Mrs F Champness (Head of KS3 and Core Philosophy and Religious Studies)

Mrs J Young