Year 08 Religious Education
Curriculum:
Click to Expand Autumn Term Content:
What is the Best Kind of Guidance?
Key Concepts
- Understand what worship means
- Understand how Hindus worship
- Explain how worship makes faith grow stronger
Focus Religions
Christianity, Islam, Judaism
Key Vocabulary
Gospels, Qur’an, Hadith, Democracy, Government, Dictatorship
What is the Difference Between Going on a Journey as a Tourist and as a Pilgrim?
Key Concepts
- To understand the reason why people go on pilgrimages.
- To understand the differences between being a pilgrim and a tourist.
- To reflect on and evaluate the experiences people have whilst on a pilgrimage.
Focus Religions
Christianity, Hinduism, Judaism, Islam
Key Vocabulary
Pilgrimage, Tourism, Sacred, Holy, Journey, Spiritual, Experience, Togetherness, Cultural
Click to Expand Spring Term Content:
What is the Difference Between Going on a Journey as a Tourist and as a Pilgrim?
Key Concepts
- To Reflect On And Evaluate The Experiences People Have Whilst On A Pilgrimage
Focus Religions
Christianity, Hinduism, Judaism
Key Vocabulary
Pilgrimage, Tourism, Sacred
Did Jesus Save the World?
Key Concepts
- Evaluate Some Christian Beliefs About The Idea Of ‘saving’
- Understand More About Jesus’ Birth, Life, Death And Resurrection
Focus Religions
Christianity
Key Vocabulary
Sin, Incarnation, Saviour, Resurrection, Holy Spirit
Click to Expand Summer Term Content:
What Makes A Gurdwara Special?
Key Concepts
- Know What You Can Find At A Gurdwara And What It Tells You About Sikh Beliefs
- Explain Why The Gurdwara Is Important To Sikhs
- Give Your Own View About What Is Special About A Gurdwara
Focus Religions
Sikhism
Key Vocabulary
Gurdwara, Guru Granth Sahib, Langar, Khanda, Sangat, Vahiguru, Sewa
What Would A Church For All Christians Be Like?
Key Concepts
- Understand The Meaning Of The Word Denomination
- Know Why Different Denominations Worship In Different Ways
- Evaluate What Is Needed To Satisfy Their Needs And Design A Church To Meet Those Needs
Focus Religions
Christianity
Key Vocabulary
Denomination, Lord’s Supper, Holy Communion, Eucharist, Liturgy, Community, Ecumenical
Subject Overview:
Students in Year 8 have one lesson of Religious Education each week.
Students will receive one piece of Religious Education homework set on alternate weeks.
Assessments:
Students’ progress and work is assessed through in class assessments at the end of each topic.
