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.
| Half Term |
Unit(s) of Work |
Key Assessments |
| Autumn 1 |
Does God exist?
- The perceived nature of the Abrahamic God
- Philosophical arguments in favour of the existence of God
- Philosophical arguments against the existence of God
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Does God exist? Assessment
- Key terms associated with the unit
- Knowledge of the various outlooks
- Explaining beliefs/theories
- Evaluating statements using personal opinion and opinions of others
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| Autumn 2 |
| Spring 1 |
Is there life after death?
- Non-religious beliefs about life after death
- Ghosts, spirits and popular beliefs about the afterlife
- Religious beliefs: Christianity and Buddhism
- The nature of evidence and its role in belief
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Life after death assessment
- Key terms associated with the unit
- Knowledge of the various outlooks
- Explaining beliefs/theories
- Evaluating statements using personal opinion and opinions of others
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| Spring 2 |
| Summer 1 |
Ways of living: Judaism
- The Torah - historically and its role in modern day Judaism
- Jewish life today: kashrut, shabbat, physical appearance and identity
- Jewish rites of passage
- Jewish festivals
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Judaism assessment
- Key terms associated with the unit
- Knowledge of Judaism
- Explaining beliefs
- Evaluating statements using personal opinion and opinions of others
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| Summer 2 |
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