Key Stage 4
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION - GCSE
All pupils in St. Patrick’s will have Religious Education as a vital part of their curriculum in year 11 and year 12.
We are endeavouring at all times to prepare our pupils for the necessary requirements of fulfilling their role as adult Christians in a modern world.
The Religious Education Department offers a G.C.S.E. course in the subject.
CCEA RELIGIOUS STUDIES (G.C.S.E. course):
(a) Mark’s Gospel
(b) Roman Catholicism and Ethics
Grades available A* – G
We are endeavouring at all times to prepare our pupils for the necessary requirements of fulfilling their role as adult Christians in a modern world.
The Religious Education Department offers a G.C.S.E. course in the subject.
CCEA RELIGIOUS STUDIES (G.C.S.E. course):
(a) Mark’s Gospel
(b) Roman Catholicism and Ethics
Grades available A* – G
OCN NI LEVEL 2 AWARD IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
The OCR NI Level 2 Award and Certificate in Religious Studies
are designed for learners who wish to develop knowledge and
The OCR NI Level 2 Award and Certificate in Religious Studies are designed for learners who wish to develop knowledge and understanding in religious studies in order to make sense of religious choices people make in today’s society.
It is intended that learners will develop empathy, respect and awareness of other religious beliefs and cultural diversity.
By continuous assessment through building a portfolio, learners will be more motivated and engaged to successfully complete the qualification.
are designed for learners who wish to develop knowledge and
The OCR NI Level 2 Award and Certificate in Religious Studies are designed for learners who wish to develop knowledge and understanding in religious studies in order to make sense of religious choices people make in today’s society.
It is intended that learners will develop empathy, respect and awareness of other religious beliefs and cultural diversity.
By continuous assessment through building a portfolio, learners will be more motivated and engaged to successfully complete the qualification.
Key Stage 5
A LEVEL RELIGIOUS STUDIES
A level Religious Studies is 100% examination based and has no coursework component. Exams are spread throughout the two year course.
St Patrick’s Academy offers the following two modules:
Religion plays an important role in our society 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.
Religious Studies also helps students develop marketable skills and aptitudes including:
St Patrick’s Academy offers the following two modules:
- The Early Church
- Ethics and Society
Religion plays an important role in our society 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.
Religious Studies also helps students develop marketable skills and aptitudes including:
- 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.
