RE and Life

The units above cover a range of strands that encourage students to consider life in modern Britain and incorporate British Values, rights and responsibilities. The religion of Christianity will run throughout most units taught in Life. However the Buddhism unit, allows students to study a second world religion from the remaining 5 major world faiths, along with Humanism, philosophical and ethical dilemmas.

What skills will the study of Life teach you?

Life is an extremely relevant subject and it will help you understand our constantly changing world and will give you valuable insights into the diverse beliefs and opinions held by people today, as well as the opportunity to reflect on your own opinions and beliefs. It will also allow you to develop the following skills:

• Analyse issues and events

• Express your ideas both orally and in written form

• Put forward ideas and arguments in a concise manner

• Pose questions and seek answers

• Contribute to an understanding of history and culture

• Enhance your understanding of global affairs

• Develop personal well-being and happiness

• Safeguard ethical standards in public life

• Generate social and community cohesion

• Tackle extremism and religious discrimination

We look forward to welcoming you in September