Year 10
Religion and Ethics
through Christianity
In Year 10, students begin Paper 1 by studying key Christian beliefs, including the nature of God, the Trinity, creation, salvation and the life and death of Jesus. This provides a foundation for understanding Christian theology and its influence on ethical viewpoints. Alongside this, pupils explore themes around Marriage and the Family, addressing contemporary issues such as relationships, gender roles, divorce and the purpose of marriage, with evaluation of both traditional and modern Christian perspectives.
In the spring and summer terms, the focus turns to Christian practices and public expressions of faith in Living the Christian Life. Pupils study worship, sacraments, prayer, pilgrimage and the role of the church both locally and globally. They then move into Matters of Life and Death, where ethical issues such as abortion, euthanasia, environmental responsibility and beliefs about the afterlife are examined. Across all topics, students learn how to structure responses to a range of question types and engage in ongoing assessment through regular practice and feedback
Year 11
Religion, Peace and
Conflict through Islam
Year 11 shifts to Paper 2, which focuses on Islam and its approaches to belief and ethical dilemmas. Pupils begin with core Muslim beliefs, including the nature of Allah, prophethood, holy books, angels and the concept of divine destiny. They then study Crime and Punishment, exploring Muslim and non-religious views on justice, punishment, forgiveness and the death penalty, encouraging pupils to consider how values and faith shape moral judgement.
Later in the year, students explore Living the Muslim Life, covering practices such as prayer, fasting, pilgrimage, charity and jihad, as well as the significance of Islamic celebrations. The course concludes with the topic of Peace and Conflict, where pupils examine attitudes to peacekeeping, pacifism, war, and the use of weapons of mass destruction. Throughout the year, students regularly complete exam-style questions, receive feedback, and are supported through modelling and revision activities to ensure they are fully prepared for final assessment
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The Thomas Adams School
Lowe Hill
Wem
Shropshire
SY4 5UB
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