Sixth Form Religious Studies

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Welcome to Sixth Form Religious Studies

Religious Studies plays an important role in the life of the School. R.S aims to enable students to develop their knowledge and understanding of the principal faiths in Britain whilst learning about themselves; their views and opinions, attitudes and beliefs. Lessons are designed to cover a range of learning styles which enable students to practise a range of skills from empathy to evaluation. R.S is an academic subject which also provides opportunities to reflect on the inner, spiritual side of life and can lead to faith development The sixth form department is staffed by 2 teachers who teach the AQA specification.

Aims & Curriculum

The AQA specification is followed with modules covering philosophy, philosophy and science and the new testament. Students are encouraged to reflect on a range of opinions and evaluate scholars’ views. The AS and A2 courses provide ample opportunity to acquire knowledge and understanding and the ability to empathise and evaluate a wide range of beliefs and opinions. Students are encouraged to think creatively and learning opportunities include preparing presentations using ICT, drama work and role play. The course fits well with subjects such as English or Psychology and provides a contrast and balance to other sciences and the arts. Students from Trinity have gone on to study theology and the philosophy of religion at university.

Extra Curricular

Students at GCSE and AS/A2 level have the opportunity to attend extra study revision days in the Spring term normally run in the Easter holidays or on a Saturday. In addition, AS and A2 students can attend a day of philosophy lectures at a local theatre run especially for sixth form students. This is extremely well attended by local schools and helps to bring the AS/A2 course notes alive and relevant in today’s world.

Exam Results

AS Level

2007: 100% pass rate, grades A-C

2006: 100% pass rate, grades B-D

A2 Level

2007: 100% Pass rate, grades C-D

2006: 100% Pass rate, grades B-D

Religious Education (RE) Department Staff
Mrs Claire Entwistle Head of Religious Studies & 11CE Tutor	Mrs Debra Rowbottom Teacher of English and RE	Mrs Gina Bourne Teacher of Religious Studies
	Mrs Claire Collins Head of House for Girls Boarding, Head of PSHME & U6CC Tutor
RE Department Video See Mrs Entwistle on Trinityschool.tv !

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