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Year 7

Curriculum map

This curriculum map provides an overview of the philosophy and religious studies journey students will experience throughout the academic year. It outlines the sequence of philosophical questions, religious traditions, and ethical frameworks alongside key assessment points designed to monitor and support student progress. The curriculum is carefully sequenced to build knowledge progressively, with each unit providing the foundation for future learning, ensuring all students develop critical thinking, cultural literacy, and ethical awareness appropriate to their age and stage. For detailed information about the specific knowledge and skills taught in each unit, please visit our Knowledge and Skills page.

Half Term Unit(s) of Work Key Assessments
Autumn 1 How did the world come to be?
  • Religious and non-religious responses to the question of the origin of the universe
  • Christianity - varying interpretations of the Book of Genesis
  • Islamic and Hindu accounts of the origin of the universe
  • How religious accounts of creation inform belief about deities
  • Scientific and non-religious accounts of creation
‘How Did We Get Here?’ assessment:
  • Key terms associated with the unit
  • Knowledge of the various outlooks
  • Explaining beliefs/theories
  • Evaluating statements using personal opinion and opinions of others
Autumn 2
Spring 1 Ways of living: Christianity
  • A brief history of Christianity
  • Core beliefs in Christianity
  • Key events in Christianity
  • The impact of belief on lifestyle
  • The impact of belief on communities, locally and world wide
Christianity assessment
  • Key terms associated with the unit
  • Knowledge of Christianity
  • Explaining beliefs
  • Evaluating statements using personal opinion and opinions of others
Spring 2
Summer 1 Ways of living: Buddhism
  • The origins of Buddhism
  • Core beliefs in Buddhism
  • The significance of meditation
  • The impact of belief on lifestyle
Buddhism assessment:
  • Key terms associated with the unit
  • Knowledge of Buddhism
  • Explaining beliefs
  • Evaluating statements using personal opinion and opinions of others
Summer 2