R.E. at Nendrum College
Religious Education can benefit all pupils irrespective of their faith background by:
- Helping them appreciate that life has religious, spiritual and moral dimensions;
- Helping them understand how Christians and members of other faiths see their faith influencing the whole of life and thought;
- Allowing them opportunities for questioning and searching;
- Challenging them to try to identify the values and attitudes that influence them;
- Encouraging them to respect the beliefs and values of others.
The Core Syllabus for Religious Education in
1. The Revelation of God
This section of the course aims to develop pupils? understanding of Jesus? teaching and ministry and to explore the central issue of his identity.
2. The Christian Church
This aims at developing a knowledge, understanding and appreciation of Christian worship today.
3. Morality
The course aims at developing a proper respect for our world and human life in particular. Pupils should develop their ability to think and judge about morality and relate Christian moral principles to personal and social life.
All pupils continue to study Religious Education in Years 11 and 12. Pupils in the top stream follow a course, which will prepare them for GCSE Religious Studies. Entry for this exam is made according to pupil attainment.