Ethics, Philosophy & Worldviews
Curriculum Intent - Ethics, Philosophy & Worldviews:
‘There is no such thing as a view from nowhere’ (E. Oldfield, Theos Thinktank, 2020) whether we are consciously aware of it or not, we all have a world view. Part of the challenge of EPW is to help students unlock their understanding of their personal world view, and the world views of those around them. The principle aim of EPW is to explore what people believe and what difference it makes to how they live, so that students can gain the knowledge, understanding and skills need to handle questions raised by religion and belief, reflecting on their own ideas and ways of living (Cornwall Agreed Syllabus). In our knowledge rich curriculum, students will use a range of disciplines to ensure not only do they explore different religious and non-religious world views but are able to understand how they fit within their global, national and local context. This will help enable our students to understand their place in a changing and diverse world, beyond their own lives.
EPW Curriculum Overview
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Year 7 |
Why are ultimate questions difficult to answer? |
Why are people good and bad? (The Fall) |
Why are people good and bad? (The Fall) |
The Buddha: how and why do his experiences and teachings have meaning for people today? |
Jesus and Trinity: |
Curriculum Kernewek |
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Year 8 |
Good, bad; right or wrong: how do I decide? |
How green should Christians be? |
What is so radical about Jesus? |
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Year 9 |
What difference does it make to an atheist or agnostic in Britain? |
What difference does it make to an atheist or agnostic in Britain? |
How far does it make a difference if you believe in life after death? |
How far does it make a difference if you believe in life after death? Should happiness be the purpose of life? |
Should happiness be the purpose of life? |
How are Sikh teachings on equality and service put into practice today? |
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Year 10 (CORE) |
Why are world views significant? |
Why are world views significant? What does Britain value? |
Should everyone have a voice? |
What is good and challenging about being a Muslim in Britain? |
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Year 11 (CORE) |
What is the significance of Plato’s cave? |
Are human beings responsible for their moral actions? |
Are human beings responsible for their moral actions? |
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Year 10 (GCSE) |
Islam: Beliefs and Teachings |
Christianity: Beliefs and Teachings |
Issues of Relationships |
Issues of Life and Death |
Christianity: Practices |
Islam: Practices |
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Year 11 (GCSE) |
Issues of Good and Evil |
Issues of Human Rights |
Revision |
Revision |
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Year 12 |
Philosophy
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Philosophy Arguments based on observation
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Philosophy Arguments based on reason
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Philosophy The problem of evil
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Developments in Christian thought Knowledge of God’s existence |
Developments in Christian thought Person of Jesus |
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Ethics Situation Ethics |
Ethics Kantian Ethics |
Ethics Euthanasia |
Ethics Business Ethics |
Developments in Christian thought Christian moral action |
Developments in Christian thought |
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Year 13 |
Philosophy
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Philosophy
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Philosophy |
Developments in Christian thought Religious pluralism and theology |
Developments in Christian thought Revision |
Exam period |
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Ethics
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Ethics
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Ethics
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Developments in Christian thought Gender and theology |
Developments in Christian thought Revision |
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KS3 Knowledge Organisers
Year 7
Year 8
KS4 Knowledge Organisers
GCSE Ethics, Philosophy and World Views
Important Information for Parents/Carers Regarding Religious Education (RE)
We would like to remind all parents and carers that you have the legal right to withdraw your child from all or part of Religious Education (RE) lessons if you choose to do so.
Should you wish to exercise this right, you do not need to provide a reason for your decision. However, we kindly ask that you inform the school in writing so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
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