Religious Studies (Year 8)

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See Year 8s Religious Studies ‘Schedule of Learning’ for the 2025/26 academic year

TopicSub-topic
IslamIntroduction
Islam5 Pillars
IslamDebate
IslamHajj
IslamMosque
Islam Sunni and Shi’a
Islam Muslim Art
Islam Muslim Festivals
Islam Powerful women in Islam
Islam Women in Islam
Islam Women in Islam
HinduismRiver Ganges
HinduismBeliefs about God
HinduismHindu Gods
HinduismPuja
HinduismReincarnation and Karma
HinduismHindu Scriptures
HinduismHindu Temples
HinduismWorship at home
HinduismHindu Symbols
SikhismIntroduction to Sikhism
SikhismKey beliefs
SikhismGuru Nanak
SikhismBecoming a Khalsa Sikh
SikhismThe Gurdwara
Y8 exams (English, Maths, Science, Languages, Humanities)
SikhismPilgrimage + Sewa
EthicsIntro to ethics
EthicsSanctity of life
EthicsEthical dilemmas
EthicsUtilitarianism
EthicsDeontology + Truman Show

 

What will you study?

Islam – Five Pillars, key beliefs and practices, being a Muslim in Britain
Hinduism – key beliefs and practices, being a Hindu in the UK
Sikhism – key beliefs and practices, being a Sikh in the UK
Ethics – different ethical theories and ethical dilemmas

Useful tips and resources

Good explanations of the major 6 religions and their beliefs and practices

What super curricular activities can KS3 students engage with at school?

Philosophy and Ethics club -Spring Term
Watch/read the news
Interesting videos on a huge variety of topics

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