Year 09 Religious Education
Curriculum:
Click to Expand Autumn Term Content:
The Study of the Religion
Beliefs and Teachings
Beliefs and Teachings
Key Concepts
- The Nature Of God
- God As Omnipotent, Loving and Just
- The Oneness Of God and The Trinity
- Different Christian Beliefs About Creation
- The Incarnation and Jesus, The Son Of God
- The Crucifixion
- The Resurrection and The Ascension
- Resurrection and Life After Death
- The Afterlife and Judgment
- Heaven and Hell
- Sin and Salvation
- The Role Of Christ In Salvation
Focus Religion
Christianity
Key Vocabulary
Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, Denomination, God, Monotheistic, Holy, Omnipotent, Benevolent, Justice, Trinity, Holy Spirit, Son Of God, Creation, The Word, Incarnation, Resurrection, Blasphemy, Crucifixion, Ascension, Heaven, Afterlife, Day Of Judgment, Hell, Purgatory, Satan, Sin, Original Sin, Salvation, Grace, Forgiveness, Atonement, Mass
The Study of the Religion
Practices
Practices
Key Concepts
- Worship
- Prayer
- The Sacraments: Baptism
- The Sacraments: Holy Communion
- Celebrating The Holy Communion
- Celebrating Festivals
- The Role Of The Church In The Local Community: Food Banks
- The Role Of The Church In The Local Community: Street Pastors
- The Place Of Mission And Evangelism
- Church Growth
- The Importance Of The Worldwide Church
- Christian Persecution
- The Church’s Response To World Poverty
Focus Religion
Christianity
Key Vocabulary
Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, Denomination, God, Monotheistic, Holy, Omnipotent, Benevolent, Justice, Trinity, Holy Spirit, Son Of God, Creation, The Word, Incarnation, Resurrection, Blasphemy, Crucifixion, Ascension, Heaven, Afterlife, Day Of Judgment, Hell, Purgatory, Satan, Sin, Original Sin, Salvation, Grace, Forgiveness, Atonement, Mass
Click to Expand Spring Term Content:
The Study of Religion, Practices
Key Concepts
- Worship
- Prayer
- The Sacraments: Baptism
- The Sacraments: Holy Communion
- Celebrating The Holy Communion
- Celebrating Festivals
- The Role Of The Church In The Local Community: Food Banks
- The Role Of The Church In The Local Community: Street Pastors
- The Place Of Mission And Evangelism
- Church Growth
- The Importance Of The Worldwide Church
- Christian Persecution
- The Church’s Response To World Poverty
Focus Religion
Christianity
Key Vocabulary
Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, Denomination, God, Monotheistic, Holy, Omnipotent, Benevolent, Justice, Trinity, Holy Spirit, Son Of God, Creation, The Word, Incarnation, Resurrection, Blasphemy, Crucifixion, Ascension, Heaven, Afterlife, Day Of Judgment, Hell, Purgatory, Satan, Sin, Original Sin, Salvation, Grace, Forgiveness, Atonement, Mass
The Study of Religion, Practices
Key Concepts
- The Five Pillars, The Ten Obligatory Acts And The Shahadah
- Salah: The Daily Prayers
- Sawm: Fasting During Ramamdan
- Zakah: Almsgiving
- Hajj: Pilgrimage
- Jihad
- The Festivals Of Id-ul-fitr And Id-ul-Adha
- The Festival Of Ashura
Focus Religion
Islam
Key Vocabulary
The Five Pillars, The Ten Obligatory, Acts, Shahadah, Salah, Wudu, Mihrab, Qiblah Wall, Rak’ah, Recitation, Prostration, Jummah prayer, Ramadan, Fasting, the Night of Power, Zakah, Sadaqah, Khums, Pilgrimage, Hajj, Ka’aba, Jihad, Greater Jihad, Lesser Jihad, Holy War, Id-ul-Fitr, Id-ul-Adha, Day of Ashura
Click to Expand Summer Term Content:
Thematic Studies, Religion and Life
Key Concepts
- The Origins Of The Universe
- The Value Of The World
- The Use And Abuse Of The Environment
- Pollution
- The Use And Abuse Of Animals
- The Origins Of Human Life
- Abortion
- Euthanasia
- Death And The Afterlife
Focus Religions
Christianity, Islam
Key Vocabulary
Universe, Wonder, Awe, Responsibility, Stewardship, Dominion, Environment, Natural Resources, Abuse, Sustainable Development, Non-renewable Resources, Deforestation, Renewable Energy, Vegetarian, Vegan, Evolution, Adaptation, Sanctity Of Life, Quality Of Life, Euthanasia, Eternity
Thematic Studies, Human Rights and Social Justice
Key Concepts
- Social Justice And Human Rights
- Prejudice And Discrimination
- Religious Freedom
- Prejudice And Discrimination
- Disability And Race
- Christian Teachings About Wealth
- Poverty And Its Causes
- Exploitation Of The Poor
- Giving Money To The Poor
Focus Religions
Christianity, Islam
Key Vocabulary
Social Justice, Human Rights, Equality, Prejudice, Discrimination, Heterosexual, Homosexual, Freedom Of Religion, Freedom Of Religious Expression, Disability, Positive Discrimination, Tithe, Poverty, Exploitation, Human Trafficking, Emergency Aid, Long-term Aid
Subject Overview:
Students in Year 9 have 3 lessons of Religious Education each week.
Students will receive one piece of Religious Education homework set every week.
Assessments:
Students are assessed at the end of each unit. There are also End of Term assessments and an End of Year assessment.
