Topic 1  Introduction
Module 1     Course Outline, Rationale,
                      Structure and Deadlines-
Religious and Values Education
Year 11/12 course using the 5 Strand Approach
Module 2     Citations and Referencing
                       Information
Topic 2    Ethics   
               
Theoretical & Applied Ethics   
Module 3     Theoretical Ethics -
Genetic Engineering, Abortion, Sexuality, Euthanasia etc.
Topic 3    Biblical and
                Christian Tradition.
Module 5      Christian Denominations -
Topic 4    Philosophy of Religion
Topic 5    World Religions
Topic 6    Affective Strand
Introductions, course  structure & outline
How the course works, objectives
assessment and timelines
Ethics & Values education within a broad religious framework.
What is Natural Law Theory-
Thomas Aquinas, Situation Ethics, Proportionalism, Relativism
Module 4    Applied Ethics -
An in-Depth Research assignment on a Christian denomination.
Module 5    Theories of life after death -
Students explore various philosophies of life after death. Dualism, Modified Dualism and reincarnation
Module 6    The problem of Evil -
Students explore the philosophical problems associated with the existence of evil and answers to these problems..
An in depth study of the Bible and Christian tradition (including the schools tradition)
A study of the central areas in Philosophy which relates to Religious questions.
Module 7    Rites of Passage -
A study of various religions, particularly through an analysis of ‘rites of passages’ such as birth, death and initiation rituals.
To help young people to become familiar with the main World Religions.
To help students learn skills associated with stillness and silence.
Module 9    Silence and Stillness
Students usually enjoy this and find it refreshing.
Module 8    Islam -
A study of Islamic religion.
Module 5     Biblical Tradition -
A study of scripture, as it relates to rites of passage, ethics, the issue of life after death and the problem of evil.
Creating correctly annotated Bibliographies
Topic 7    Course Feedback
Students are asked to complete this Topic to help develop and improve the course for future students.
Module 10   Student Course Survey Return
Please be as constructively critical as possible so that the teachers can make improvements based on your advice.