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Year 9

 

Course Content

Unit 1. Buddhism

A study of the life of The Buddha, Meditation, Buddhist Monks, Important teachings such as karma, rebirth, the 4 Noble Truths, the Eight-Fold Path and Temples and Shrines.

Assessment:

  • Written exam conditions - teacher assessed.

Unit 2. Introduction to Philosophy of Religion

An introduction to ultimate questions including – How can a good God allow evil and suffering? Do miracles happen today? Will science eventually be able to explain everything?

Assessment:

  • Written exam conditions - teacher assessed.

Unit 3. Individual Study

Students choose to research the life of someone who was inspired to try to change society by putting their faith into practice, e.g. Martin Luther King and Aung San Suu Kyi.

Assessment:

  • Project – peer and teacher assessed.

Group Organisation/Setting

Year 9 students are taught in all-ability tutor groups.

How You Can Help

Here are some of the ways on how you can help your daughter to do well in this subject:

  • Encourage an awareness of religion in daily life and the area in which you live.
  • Encourage awareness of religious and cultural issues in newspapers and on television.
  • Encourage use of the library.
  • Talk to your daughter about her lessons.
  • Help with homework and learning for assessments.

Books/Other Materials/Visits

Buddhism- Sue Penney, The Buddhist Experience, Sikhism - Sue Penney, The Sikh Experience. Introducing Moral Issues- Joe Jenkins, and others which cover all religions. Students may also use the departmental library and should use a public library. Video is also used throughout the year. The CD Rom - Aspects of Religion is available in the school library, and teachers will recommend websites where appropriate.

 

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