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QEGS Religious Studies Curriculum Maps




In RS we QUESTION how beliefs, both religious and secular, can affect the behaviour of ourselves and others, we EXPLORE why a range of beliefs are held within our society by different communities, we GIVE our own views whilst being able to understand and tolerate those of others, and we SUCCEED by becoming literate in not only British Values but also the variety of values and virtues held by those in British Society, celebrating this diversity.

QEGS Year 7 Religious Studies Curriculum Map

Focus Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2
Topic Judaism Judaism Christianity Christianity Humanism Buddhism
Key concepts/ideas What does it mean to be Jewish? Jewish Initiation Ceremonies and the Foundation of the Jewish Faith. What does it mean to be Jewish? Jewish Initiation Ceremonies and the Foundation of the Jewish Faith. Was Jesus the Messiah? What did Jewish Scripture say about the Messiah (Saviour) who would come? By looking at the life and death of Jesus we’ll be trying to understand why some believe this was Jesus and why some disagreed. Was Jesus the Messiah? What did Jewish Scripture say about the Messiah (Saviour) who would come? By looking at the life and death of Jesus we’ll be trying to understand why some believe this was Jesus and why some disagreed. What are the non-religious Worldviews? What does it mean to be a Humanist? And how do Humanists rituals and beliefs contrast with religious rituals and beliefs. What did Buddha teach about Suffering? Buddhist teachings on suffering and assessing how Buddha’s teachings can alleviate pain and suffering.
Key skills Outlining ideas and practices, linking different viewpoints Express ideas of their own thoughtfully in RS Outlining ideas and practices, linking different viewpoints Express ideas of their own thoughtfully in RS Outlining ideas and practices, linking different viewpoints Express ideas of their own thoughtfully in RS Apply ideas about religious and worldviews thoughtfully Outlining ideas and practices, linking different viewpoints Express ideas of their own thoughtfully in RS Apply ideas about religious and worldviews thoughtfully Outlining ideas and practices, linking different viewpoints Express ideas of their own thoughtfully in RS Apply ideas about religious and worldviews thoughtfully Outlining ideas and practices, linking different viewpoints Express ideas of their own thoughtfully in RS Apply ideas about religious and worldviews thoughtfully
Key terms/vocab Covenant, Brit Milah, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Passover Covenant, Brit Milah, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Passover Crucifixion, Messiah, Prophecy, Salvation, Sin Crucifixion, Messiah, Prophecy, Salvation, Sin Atheism, Agnosticism, Theism Suffering, Happiness, Noble Eightfold Path
Independent learning/wider reading Homework Menu Homework Menu Homework Menu Homework Menu Homework Menu Homework Menu
Assessment Formative Assessment: GCSE Styles Questions 1-4 Summative Assessment: GCSE Style Questions 1-5 Formative Assessment: GCSE Styles Questions 1-4 Summative Assessment: GCSE Style Questions 1-5 Formative Assessment: GCSE Styles Questions No 5 (evaluation) Summative Assessment: GCSE Style Questions 1-5 Formative Assessment: GCSE Styles Questions No 5 (evaluation) Summative Assessment: GCSE Style Questions 1-5 Formative Assessment: GCSE Styles Questions 1-4 Summative Assessment: GCSE Style Questions 1-5
Careers links/Future Learning Year 7 Intro which looks at the value of RS across all careers Year 7 Intro which looks at the value of RS across all careers Sin (Law & Order) Sin (Law & Order) Empirical Evidence (Big Bang) Science. Empirical Evidence (Big Bang) Science.

QEGS Year 8 Religious Studies Curriculum Map

Focus Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2
Topic Christianity Christianity Islam Islam Sikhism Religion & The Environment
Key concepts/ideas What don’t all Christians share the same views? Examining the contrasting approaches to Baptism, Holy Communion, Marriage and Divorce and the justifications for these. What don’t all Christians share the same views? Examining the contrasting approaches to Baptism, Holy Communion, Marriage and Divorce and the justifications for these. Was Muhammad a good role model? Examining Muhammad’s teaching and equality and conflict as we look at the defining events in his life. Was Muhammad a good role model? Examining Muhammad’s teaching and equality and conflict as we look at the defining events in his life. What does it mean to be a Sikh in the UK today? How will membership of the Khalsa affect the everyday beliefs and practices of Sikhs in the UK today. How do Religious views impact on the Environment? Examining the various positive and negative impacts that religious beliefs have on the natural and human world around us.
Key skills Explain the impact and connections between ideas, practices and viewpoints Express diverse ideas and viewpoints clearly and in various forms Explain the impact and connections between ideas, practices and viewpoints Express diverse ideas and viewpoints clearly and in various forms Explain the impact and connections between ideas, practices and viewpoints Express diverse ideas and viewpoints clearly and in various forms Explain the impact and connections between ideas, practices and viewpoints Express diverse ideas and viewpoints clearly and in various forms Explain the impact and connections between ideas, practices and viewpoints Express diverse ideas and viewpoints clearly and in various forms Investigate and explain why religious and worldviews matter Explain the impact and connections between ideas, practices and viewpoints Express diverse ideas and viewpoints clearly and in various forms Investigate and explain why religious and worldviews matter
Key terms/vocab Baptism, Original Sin, Marriage, Divorce Baptism, Original Sin, Marriage, Divorce Hadith, Prophethood, Qur’an, Conflict Hadith, Prophethood, Qur’an, Conflict The 5 K’s, Community, Khalsa, Charity Stewardship, Dominion, Creation, Conservation
Independent learning/wider reading Homework Menu Homework Menu Homework Menu Homework Menu Homework Menu Homework Menu
Assessment Formative Assessment: GCSE Styles Questions 1-4 Summative Assessment: GCSE Style Questions 1-5 Formative Assessment: GCSE Styles Questions 1-4 Summative Assessment: GCSE Style Questions 1-5 Formative Assessment: GCSE Styles Questions No 5 (evaluation) Summative Assessment: GCSE Style Questions 1-5 Formative Assessment: GCSE Styles Questions No 5 (evaluation) Summative Assessment: GCSE Style Questions 1-5 Formative Assessment: GCSE Styles Questions 1-4 Summative Assessment: GCSE Style Questions 1-5
Careers links/Future Learning Community Outreach Conservation

QEGS Year 9 Religious Studies Curriculum Map

Focus Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2
Topic GCSE Paper 1: Christian Beliefs GCSE Paper 1: Christian Beliefs GCSE Paper 2: Human Rights and Social Justice GCSE Paper 2: Human Rights and Social Justice GCSE Paper 1: Muslim Practices GCSE Paper 1: Muslim Practices
Key concepts/ideas What do Christians believe about God? Examining key Christian teachings around The Holy Trinity, Salvation, Sin & Heaven/Hell. What do Christians believe about God? Examining key Christian teachings around The Holy Trinity, Salvation, Sin & Heaven/Hell. Should all people be treated the same no matter what? Examining religious perspectives on issues including Human Right, Social Justice and Persecution using ‘Schindler’s List’ and ‘The Freedom Writers’ as stimuli for the course. Should all people be treated the same no matter what? Examining religious perspectives on issues including Human Right, Social Justice and Persecution using ‘Schindler’s List’ and ‘The Freedom Writers’ as stimuli for the course. What must a Muslim do to be considered a true Muslim? Examining the key Practices in Muslims including the 5 Pillars and main religious festivals. What must a Muslim do to be considered a true Muslim? Examining the key Practices in Muslims including the 5 Pillars and main religious festivals.
Key skills Appreciate and appraise different understandings of religion and worldviews Express insights into questions, giving coherent accounts of beliefs and ideas Enquire into and interpret ideas, sources and arguments Appreciate and appraise different understandings of religion and worldviews Express insights into questions, giving coherent accounts of beliefs and ideas Enquire into and interpret ideas, sources and arguments Appreciate and appraise different understandings of religion and worldviews Express insights into questions, giving coherent accounts of beliefs and ideas Enquire into and interpret ideas, sources and arguments Appreciate and appraise different understandings of religion and worldviews Express insights into questions, giving coherent accounts of beliefs and ideas Enquire into and interpret ideas, sources and arguments Appreciate and appraise different understandings of religion and worldviews Express insights into questions, giving coherent accounts of beliefs and ideas Enquire into and interpret ideas, sources and arguments Appreciate and appraise different understandings of religion and worldviews Express insights into questions, giving coherent accounts of beliefs and ideas Enquire into and interpret ideas, sources and arguments
Key terms/vocab Trinity, Monotheism, Salvation, Judgement, Heaven/Hell Trinity, Monotheism, Salvation, Judgement, Heaven/Hell Human Rights, Social Justice, Equality, Poverty, Disability, Persecution, Genocide, Discrimination, Prejudice Human Rights, Social Justice, Equality, Poverty, Disability, Persecution, Genocide, Discrimination, Prejudice Shahada (Belief), Salah (Prayer, Sawm (Fasting), Zakat (Giving), Hajj (Pilgrimage), Festivals. Shahada (Belief), Salah (Prayer, Sawm (Fasting), Zakat (Giving), Hajj (Pilgrimage), Festivals.
Independent learning/wider reading Homework Menu Homework Menu Homework Menu Homework Menu Homework Menu Homework Menu
Assessment Formative Assessment: GCSE Style Question 12 marker (evaluation) Summative Assessment: GCSE Full set of Questions Formative Assessment: GCSE Style Question 12 marker (evaluation) Summative Assessment: GCSE Full set of Questions Formative Assessment: GCSE Styles Question 12 marker (evaluation) Summative Assessment: GCSE Full Set of Questions Formative Assessment: GCSE Styles Question 12 marker (evaluation) Summative Assessment: GCSE Full Set of Questions Formative Assessment: GCSE Styles Question 12 marker (evaluation) Summative Assessment: Mock Exam Formative Assessment: GCSE Styles Question 12 marker (evaluation) Summative Assessment: Mock Exam
Careers links/Future Learning Public Services Public Services

QEGS Year 10 Religious Studies Curriculum Map

Focus Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2
Topic GCSE Paper 1: Christian Practises GCSE Paper 1: Christian Practises GCSE Paper 2: Religion, Relationships & Families GCSE Paper 2: Religion, Relationships & Families GCSE Paper 1: Muslim Beliefs GCSE Paper 1: Muslim Beliefs
Key concepts/ideas Should Christians stick to tradition? Examining the various approaches to Christian Practices including Liturgy, Baptism, Holy Communion and well and the global impacts of the Christian Faith. Should Christians stick to tradition? Examining the various approaches to Christian Practices including Liturgy, Baptism, Holy Communion and well and the global impacts of the Christian Faith. Are Religious views on sex and relationships still relevant in the World today? Examining religious perspectives on issues including Homosexuality, Contraception, Sex before Marriage and Gender Equality. Are Religious views on sex and relationships still relevant in the World today? Examining religious perspectives on issues including Homosexuality, Contraception, Sex before Marriage and Gender Equality. Are Religious views on sex and relationships still relevant in the World today? Examining religious perspectives on issues including Homosexuality, Contraception, Sex before Marriage and Gender Equality. Are Religious views on sex and relationships still relevant in the World today? Examining religious perspectives on issues including Homosexuality, Contraception, Sex before Marriage and Gender Equality.
Key skills Evaluate diverse belief perspectives, sources of wisdom and ways of life Explain ideas creatively and coherently using the main methods of religious study Evaluate and questions and arguments personally and critically Evaluate diverse belief perspectives, sources of wisdom and ways of life Explain ideas creatively and coherently using the main methods of religious study Evaluate and questions and arguments personally and critically Appreciate and appraise different understandings of religion and worldviews Express insights into questions, giving coherent accounts of beliefs and ideas Enquire into and interpret ideas, sources and arguments Appreciate and appraise different understandings of religion and worldviews Express insights into questions, giving coherent accounts of beliefs and ideas Enquire into and interpret ideas, sources and arguments Evaluate diverse belief perspectives, sources of wisdom and ways of life Explain ideas creatively and coherently using the main methods of religious study Evaluate and questions and arguments personally and critically Evaluate diverse belief perspectives, sources of wisdom and ways of life Explain ideas creatively and coherently using the main methods of religious study Evaluate and questions and arguments personally and critically
Key terms/vocab Liturgical Worship, Baptism, Prayer, Persecution, Global Church, Reconciliation Liturgical Worship, Baptism, Prayer, Persecution, Global Church, Reconciliation Homosexuality, Contraception, Sex before Marriage, Adultery, Gender Equality Homosexuality, Contraception, Sex before Marriage, Adultery, Gender Equality Tawhid (Oneness of God), Adalat (Justice), Akhirah (Life After Death), Angels Tawhid (Oneness of God), Adalat (Justice), Akhirah (Life After Death), Angels
Independent learning/wider reading Homework Menu Homework Menu Homework Menu Homework Menu Homework Menu Homework Menu
Assessment Formative Assessment: GCSE Styles Questions No. 3 & 4 Summative Assessment: GCSE Full set of Questions Formative Assessment: GCSE Styles Questions No. 3 & 4 Summative Assessment: GCSE Full set of Questions Formative Assessment: GCSE Styles Question 12 marker (evaluation) Summative Assessment: GCSE Full Set of Questions Formative Assessment: GCSE Styles Question 12 marker (evaluation) Summative Assessment: GCSE Full Set of Questions Formative Assessment: GCSE Styles Question 12 marker (evaluation) Summative Assessment: GCSE Full Set of mixed topic Questions Formative Assessment: GCSE Styles Question 12 marker (evaluation) Summative Assessment: GCSE Full Set of mixed topic Questions
Careers links/Future Learning Healthcare Healthcare

QEGS Year 11 Religious Studies Curriculum Map

Focus Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2
Topic GCSE Paper 2: Religion, Crime and Punishment. GCSE Paper 2: Religion, Crime and Punishment. GCSE Paper 2: Religion, Peace and Conflict GCSE Paper 2: Religion, Peace and Conflict Revision Revision
Key concepts/ideas Should the UK bring back the Death Penalty? Assessing the various religious perspectives on the purposes and methods of Punishment as well assessing the value of forgiveness and reconciliation. Including Should the UK bring back the Death Penalty? Assessing the various religious perspectives on the purposes and methods of Punishment as well assessing the value of forgiveness and reconciliation. Including Should a Religious person ever fight in a War? Examining the key religious teachings surrounding conflict including Terrorism, Violent Protest, War and Nuclear War as well as dealing with the consequences of War. Should a Religious person ever fight in a War? Examining the key religious teachings surrounding conflict including Terrorism, Violent Protest, War and Nuclear War as well as dealing with the consequences of War. How can I best prepare for my GCSE exam? GCSE Revision and Preparation How can I best prepare for my GCSE exam? GCSE Revision and Preparation
Key skills Analyse arguments cogently, justifying perspectives Synthesise and research in re using different disciplines Use various disciplines of religious study to research ultimate questions. Analyse arguments cogently, justifying perspectives Synthesise and research in re using different disciplines Use various disciplines of religious study to research ultimate questions. Evaluate diverse belief perspectives, sources of wisdom and ways of life Explain ideas creatively and coherently using the main methods of religious study Evaluate and questions and arguments personally and critically Evaluate diverse belief perspectives, sources of wisdom and ways of life Explain ideas creatively and coherently using the main methods of religious study Evaluate and questions and arguments personally and critically Recapping all key exam skills and techniques Recapping all key exam skills and techniques
Key terms/vocab Retribution, Reform, Deterrence, Corporal Punishment, Capital Punishment Retribution, Reform, Deterrence, Corporal Punishment, Capital Punishment Just War/Jihad, Nuclear Weapons, Forgiveness, Hate Crime, Terrorism Just War/Jihad, Nuclear Weapons, Forgiveness, Hate Crime, Terrorism All Topic Keywords All Topic Keywords
Independent learning/wider reading Homework Menu Homework Menu Homework Menu Homework Menu Teacher prescribed activities and independent revision Teacher prescribed activities and independent revision
Assessment Formative Assessment: Full set of GCSE Questions Summative Assessment: Paper 1 Mock Exam Formative Assessment: Full set of GCSE Questions Summative Assessment: Paper 1 Mock Exam Formative Assessment: GCSE Styles Question 12 marker (evaluation) Summative Assessment: Paper 2 Mock Exam Formative Assessment: Practice Questions in class Summative Assessment: GCSE EXAMS Formative Assessment: Practice Questions in class Summative Assessment: GCSE EXAMS
Careers links/Future Learning Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Military Military

QEGS Year 12 Religious Studies Curriculum Map

Focus Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2
Topic A Level Paper 1 Ethics: Normative Ethical Systems Philosophy Existence of God Evil and Suffering A Level Paper 1 Ethics: Normative Ethical Systems Philosophy Existence of God Evil and Suffering A Level Paper 1 Ethics Applied Ethics Philosophy Religious Experience A Level Paper 1 Ethics Applied Ethics Philosophy Religious Experience A Level Paper 1 Ethics Conscience Bentham & Kant Philosophy Self, Death and Afterlife A Level Paper 1 Ethics Conscience Bentham & Kant Philosophy Self, Death and Afterlife
Key concepts/ideas Ethics Examining Aquainas’ Natural Moral Law, Fletcher’s Situation Ethics and Aristotle’s Virtue Ethics. Philosophy Examining the various arguments around the existence of God including Aquinas’ Three Ways, Paley’s Analogical Argument and Anselm’s A Priori Argument. Ethics Examining Aquainas’ Natural Moral Law, Fletcher’s Situation Ethics and Aristotle’s Virtue Ethics. Philosophy Examining the various arguments around the existence of God including Aquinas’ Three Ways, Paley’s Analogical Argument and Anselm’s A Priori Argument. Should a Religious person ever fight in a War? Examining the key religious teachings surrounding conflict including Terrorism, Violent Protest, War and Nuclear War as well as dealing with the consequences of War. Should a Religious person ever fight in a War? Examining the key religious teachings surrounding conflict including Terrorism, Violent Protest, War and Nuclear War as well as dealing with the consequences of War. How can I best prepare for my GCSE exam? GCSE Revision and Preparation How can I best prepare for my GCSE exam? GCSE Revision and Preparation
Key skills Analyse arguments cogently, justifying perspectives Synthesise and research in re using different disciplines Use various disciplines of religious study to research ultimate questions. Analyse arguments cogently, justifying perspectives Synthesise and research in re using different disciplines Use various disciplines of religious study to research ultimate questions. Evaluate diverse belief perspectives, sources of wisdom and ways of life Explain ideas creatively and coherently using the main methods of religious study Evaluate and questions and arguments personally and critically Evaluate diverse belief perspectives, sources of wisdom and ways of life Explain ideas creatively and coherently using the main methods of religious study Evaluate and questions and arguments personally and critically Recapping all key exam skills and techniques Recapping all key exam skills and techniques
Key terms/vocab Retribution, Reform, Deterrence, Corporal Punishment, Capital Punishment Retribution, Reform, Deterrence, Corporal Punishment, Capital Punishment Just War/Jihad, Nuclear Weapons, Forgiveness, Hate Crime, Terrorism Just War/Jihad, Nuclear Weapons, Forgiveness, Hate Crime, Terrorism All Topic Keywords All Topic Keywords
Independent learning/wider reading Homework Menu Homework Menu Homework Menu Homework Menu Teacher prescribed activities and independent revision Teacher prescribed activities and independent revision
Assessment Formative Assessment: Full set of GCSE Questions Summative Assessment: Paper 1 Mock Exam Formative Assessment: Full set of GCSE Questions Summative Assessment: Paper 1 Mock Exam Formative Assessment: GCSE Styles Question 12 marker (evaluation) Summative Assessment: Paper 2 Mock Exam Formative Assessment: GCSE Styles Question 12 marker (evaluation) Summative Assessment: Paper 2 Mock Exam Formative Assessment: Practice Questions in class Summative Assessment: GCSE EXAMS Formative Assessment: Practice Questions in class Summative Assessment: GCSE EXAMS
Careers links/Future Learning Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Military Military

QEGS Year 13 Religious Studies Curriculum Map

Focus Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2
Topic Ethics Free Will & Moral Responsibility Sources of Authority Philosophy Expression of Religious Identity Religious Language Miracles Secularisation Ethics Free Will & Moral Responsibility Sources of Authority Philosophy Expression of Religious Identity Religious Language Miracles Secularisation Ethics: Good Conduct & Key Moral Principles Religion and Science Philosophy Religion & Pluralism Gender and Sexuality Ethics: Good Conduct & Key Moral Principles Religion and Science Philosophy Religion & Pluralism Gender and Sexuality Ethics Revision Philosophy Revision Ethics Revision Philosophy Revision
Key concepts/ideas Should the UK bring back the Death Penalty? Assessing the various religious perspectives on the purposes and methods of Punishment as well assessing the value of forgiveness and reconciliation. Including Should the UK bring back the Death Penalty? Assessing the various religious perspectives on the purposes and methods of Punishment as well assessing the value of forgiveness and reconciliation. Including Should a Religious person ever fight in a War? Examining the key religious teachings surrounding conflict including Terrorism, Violent Protest, War and Nuclear War as well as dealing with the consequences of War. Should a Religious person ever fight in a War? Examining the key religious teachings surrounding conflict including Terrorism, Violent Protest, War and Nuclear War as well as dealing with the consequences of War. How can I best prepare for my GCSE exam? GCSE Revision and Preparation How can I best prepare for my GCSE exam? GCSE Revision and Preparation
Key skills Analyse arguments cogently, justifying perspectives Synthesise and research in re using different disciplines Use various disciplines of religious study to research ultimate questions. Analyse arguments cogently, justifying perspectives Synthesise and research in re using different disciplines Use various disciplines of religious study to research ultimate questions. Evaluate diverse belief perspectives, sources of wisdom and ways of life Explain ideas creatively and coherently using the main methods of religious study Evaluate and questions and arguments personally and critically Evaluate diverse belief perspectives, sources of wisdom and ways of life Explain ideas creatively and coherently using the main methods of religious study Evaluate and questions and arguments personally and critically Recapping all key exam skills and techniques Recapping all key exam skills and techniques
Key terms/vocab Retribution, Reform, Deterrence, Corporal Punishment, Capital Punishment Retribution, Reform, Deterrence, Corporal Punishment, Capital Punishment Just War/Jihad, Nuclear Weapons, Forgiveness, Hate Crime, Terrorism Just War/Jihad, Nuclear Weapons, Forgiveness, Hate Crime, Terrorism All Topic Keywords All Topic Keywords
Independent learning/wider reading Homework Menu Homework Menu Homework Menu Homework Menu Teacher prescribed activities and independent revision Teacher prescribed activities and independent revision
Assessment Formative Assessment: Full set of GCSE Questions Summative Assessment: Paper 1 Mock Exam Formative Assessment: Full set of GCSE Questions Summative Assessment: Paper 1 Mock Exam Formative Assessment: GCSE Styles Question 12 marker (evaluation) Summative Assessment: Paper 2 Mock Exam Formative Assessment: GCSE Styles Question 12 marker (evaluation) Summative Assessment: Paper 2 Mock Exam Formative Assessment: Practice Questions in class Summative Assessment: GCSE EXAMS Formative Assessment: Practice Questions in class Summative Assessment: GCSE EXAMS
Careers links/Future Learning Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Military Military