Students begin to reflect on the most important religious and philosophical aspects of their local context, and how they impact on their lives and the lives of those around them. This includes the Six Big Questions in the Barnet Locally Agreed Syllabus, the core beliefs and practices of the Greek Orthodox faith, and the idea that all human beings have value as they are created in the image of God.
In the assessment, students apply their knowledge and reflections from the course to the exploration of the life of an unseen saint.
The Abrahamic Religions:
In this unit students will explore the origins of the three Abrahamic religions and look at similarities and differences between the three faiths. This includes examining the story of Abraham, other prophets and the holy books.
Students answer a series of questions to demonstrate skills and knowledge in relation to the topic.
A messenger of God.
Judaism, Christianity and Islam - who all trace their history back to Abraham.
Holy book of Judaism.
Holy book of Islam.
Holy book of Christianity.
All powerful.
All loving.
All knowing.
Everywhere.
Judaism.
In this unit students will think critically about the nature of God and belief through studying key aspects of the Jewish faith. These include creation accounts, Shabbat, the story of Moses, Passover and dietary laws.
Students answer a series of questions to demonstrate skills and knowledge in relation to the topic.
The day of rest - for Jews this takes place from Friday evening until Saturday evening.
The festival that remembers God freeing the Hebrews from slavery.
This refers to anything that is spiritually clean, for example food that Jews are permitted to eat.
The commandments from God that Jews are expected to follow.
It means 'order' and refers to the order of the meal to celebrate Passover.
Christianity:
Students critically examine the nature and person of Jesus, and the impact he has had, through studying his birth, teachings and miracles.
Students answer a series of questions to demonstrate skills and knowledge in relation to the topic.
'In flesh' - the belief that Jesus is God in human form.
An event that breaks the laws of nature brought about by God.
A story, told by Jesus, with a spiritual meaning.
Islam.
Students continue in their study of Islam by examining the way Muslims live out their beliefs through the Five Pillars of Islam.
Students answer a series of questions on Islam to consolidate learning using key terms, description, analysis and evaluation.
Pilgrimage to Makkah - to be completed once in a lifetime.
Prayer.
Fasting during daylight hours in the month of Ramadan.
The declaration of faith which states that Allah is one, and Muhammad is his messenger/prophet.
Giving alms (charity) to those who need help.