KS3

Key Stage 3:

Years 8 to 10 follow the Fully Alive Programme of study. The Fully Alive Series is a stimulating programme of study which encourages students to develop a variety of thinking skills and personal capabilities, as well as providing opportunities for them to develop their knowledge and understanding of their own faith and that of others.

The Key Stage 3 programme of study follows the Core Syllabus for Religious Education espoused by the Department of Education. The programme of study has four Attainment Targets which form the basis for student assessment:

Learning Objective 1: The Revelation of God

Pupils develop an awareness, knowledge, understanding and appreciation of key Christian teachings about God, Jesus Christ and about the Bible; they develop an ability to relate the Bible to life.

Learning Objective 2: The Christian Church

Pupils develop a knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the growth of Christianity, of Christian worship, prayer and religious language; they develop a growing awareness of the meaning of belonging to a Christian tradition, and sensitivity towards the beliefs of others.

Learning Objective 3: Morality

Pupils develop their ability to think and judge about morality, to relate Christian moral principles to personal and social life, and to identify values and attitudes that influence behaviour.

Learning Objective 4: World Religions

Pupils are introduced to two world religions other than Christianity to develop an appreciation and a culture of tolerance towards the religious beliefs, practices and lifestyles of people of other religions in Northern Ireland and beyond.