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Religious Education (Core Syllabus)
Background
Religious Education (RE) is a compulsory part of the Northern Ireland curriculum, although parents have the right to withdraw their child from part or all of RE or collective worship. RE is provided in accordance with the core syllabus drawn up by the four main churches and specified by the Department of Education. Recently the Churches have reviewed the RE core syllabus and the Minister for Education has accepted the Proposals. The revised RE core syllabus includes Christianity, morality and for the first time a requirement at Key Stage 4 for pupils to study The Christian Church from both a Protestant and Roman Catholic perspective. The revised RE core syllabus will be introduced from September 2007 alongside the revised curriculum.
What does the Revised Core Syllabus involve?
The subject content is divided into three learning objectives with the major topics listed as follows:-
LEARNING OBJECTIVE 1: THE REVELATION OF GOD
Pupils should develop an awareness, knowledge, understanding and
appreciation of the key Christian teachings about God (Father, Son and Holy
Spirit), about Jesus Christ and about the Bible; and develop an ability to
interpret and relate the Bible to life.
a. The person and ministry of Jesus.
i. His identity. ii. His teaching. iii. His deeds. iv. His death.
v. His Resurrection.
b. The person and ministry of the Holy Spirit
LEARNING OBJECTIVE 2: THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Pupils should develop a knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the
growth of Christianity, of its worship, prayer and religious language; a growing
awareness of the meaning of belonging to a Christian tradition, and sensitivity
towards the beliefs of others. Pupils should study the following topics from the Roman Catholic tradition and at least one Protestant tradition.
a. The Church calendar
b. Church buildings and symbolism
c. Styles of worship and participation
d. Sacraments, ordinances, practices, and significance for Christian life
e. Church and Community
LEARNING OBJECTIVE 3: MORALITY
Pupils should develop their ability to think and judge about morality, to
relate Christian moral principles to personal and social life, and to identify
values and attitudes that influence behaviour.
a. Personal and family issues
b. Life and global issues
The importance of the RE Core Syllabus
RE is delivered in an inclusive environment where the beliefs of every pupil are respected. The proposals for the revised core syllabus have provided increased curricular flexibility to cater for the needs of the pupils and reflect the ethos of the school. Furthermore, links can be made between RE and other relevant areas of Learning such a Citizenship. The common core for the teaching of RE alongside the revised curriculum will help to better prepare our young people to deal with the challenges of life and work in today’s global society.
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Principal Welcome |
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Welcome to Craigavon Senior High School
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