KS3 R&W

Understanding what inspires and motivates people, whether their worldview is religious or not, is essential to becoming a global citizen.

In Year 7 curriculum students focus on the three main Dharmic religions: Hindu Dharma, Buddhisms and Sikhi.
In Year 8, we turn our attention to the Abrahamic religions: Judaism, Christianities and Islam.
By Year 9, we are able to use this substantive curriculum knowledge to discuss and debate current ethical issues that are facing modern society.

R&W lessons foster empathy and equip students with the ability to disagree well. Our curriculum is driven by contemporary academic research and within lessons we study religion and worldviews through a philosophical, theological and sociological lens. Throughout are opportunities to make links to local faith communities, and non-religious worldviews such as humanism, atheism and agnosticism. Click here to see our KS3 Wider Reading List

Year 7

Year 8

Year 9

What influences worldviews?
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How do Hindus understand the divine? Knowledge Organiser
How does belief in creation motivate environmental action?
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How do Buddhist principles inspire action?
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"Is sewa the most important way to show Sikh faith?" Knowledge Organiser
Is it right to call Japan: “the most religious atheist country”? Knowledge Organiser

“Obedience is the most important message of Judaism” Discuss
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Does Humanism provide a useful alternative to religion for atheists?
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How are Jesus and Muhammad significant? Knowledge Organiser RGS Standard Example
What does it mean to belong to the Islam?? Knowledge Organiser
Why do Christians in Bristol challenge social injustice?
Does Rastafari bring freedom to its followers?Knowledge Organsier
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Can rules guide morality?
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Does the death penalty guarantee justice? Knowledge Organiser RGS Standard Example
Is religion a force for good in society? RGS Standard Example
Would Jesus have torn down the Colston Statue? Knowledge Organiser RGS Standard Example

Are Buddhist Women Liberated? Knowledge Organiser RGS Standard Example

"The Holocaust makes it impossible to believe in God." Discuss
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"There is no such thing as ethical consumption"

Redland Green School

Excalibur Academies Trust

KS3 R&W