Religious Studies

 

Encouraging pupils to explore the moral, social and spiritual questions in life.

Evelyn Beatrice Hall
‘I do not agree with what you have to say, but I’ll defend to the death your right to say it.’

Religion and ethical questions are all around us and can influence what people think, feel, and believe. Through studying Religious Studies, students get a broad look at how religion and spirituality form the basis of our culture. Through learning about religion and ethics, students develop the following marketable, transferable skills and aptitudes:

• analytical and strategic thinking;
• research skills;
• critical judgement;
• the ability to work with abstract, conceptual ideas;
• an ability to ‘understand both sides’ and negotiate and resolve conflict;
• problem-solving skills;
• leadership skills;
• understanding of the impact of conflicting ideologies; and
• an appreciation of human diversity, belief systems, cultural and spiritual experiences.

(CEA)