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Religion, Philosophy and Ethics
RELIGION, PHILOSOPHY MR M THATCHER & ETHICS (RPE)
As a Christian school within the Methodist tradition, RPE is recognised as a thought-provoking and engaging subject which is studied by all our pupils from Year 7 to Year 9.
The RPE department has an exciting opportunity to give its young people the chance to explore and respond to the rich diversity that the spiritual, the religious, and the non-religious life offers. The department will never impose or inculcate any particular worldview; rather, at all times, we seek to elicit a spirit of respect, open-mindedness and enquiry from all of our students, as we aspire to remain a thought-provoking and engaging subject that everyone can enjoy.
WHAT WILL I LEARN? “Educating the Heart and Mind through Reason, Truth and Love.”
Throughout Years 7-9, students explore a range of Religious, Philosophical and Ethical topics that include:
Religious: The Phenomenon of Religion (Origins, Purpose, Facets of Faith); Christianity (& Humanism) Judaism, Islam and Hinduism.
Philosophical: The Existence / Non-Existence of God and Philosophy, Evil & Suffering.
Ethical: Moral Theories and their Application (Conscience, Kantian Ethics, Utilitarianism and Religious Ethics) and Human Relationships (Marriage and alternative approaches, Sex, Sexuality, Gender Identity and Non-Human Life).
WHAT SKILLS WILL I DEVELOP?
The programme in Years 7-9 is designed to foster many thinking and learning skills that focus on: self-reflection and evaluation; critical analysis; creative thinking and expression; effective participation; problem solving; organisation; presentational skills; and collaboration.
RPE is delivered by a team of dedicated and enthusiastic teachers. The department appreciates the vital role that belief and spirituality plays in a pluralistic and multi-faith world; we invite our students to be part of this realisation and negotiate an informed path that is defined by integrity, reason and a lasting respect for all people, at all times, and in all places.
