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 |
The ethics of war
- The nature of war
- State responses to war
- Individual responses to war
- Religious responses to war
- Non-religious responses to war
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Ethics of war 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 |
The problem of evil
- The problem of evil for some religions
- Religious responses to the problem of evil
- Nature vs nurture: Can anyone be evil?
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Problem of evil 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 |
Prejudice and Discrimination
- Exploring the terms and real-life impact
- The American Civil Rights movement
- Hate crimes in the UK: Case studies and responses
- Efforts and campaigns to combat discrimination and hate crimes in sport
- Religious responses to the topic and teachings on equality
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Prejudice and discrimination 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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| Summer 2 |
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