Religious Studies

Course summary

Helping the students of today become a better society of tomorrow. Religious Studies at Loxford is about teaching tolerance and understanding. It’s about preparing students and giving them the skill to flourish as able and qualified participants of a multi-cultural, multi-faith society. Religious Education makes a distinctive contribution to the school curriculum by developing pupils' knowledge and understanding of religion, religious beliefs, practices, language and traditions and their influence on individuals, communities, societies and cultures. It enables pupils to consider and respond to a range of important questions related to their own spiritual development, the development of values and attitudes and fundamental questions concerning the meaning and purpose of life. The RE department at Loxford are a successful and dedicated team who are committed to the students’ enjoyment and development in Religious Studies. We are proud of our consistently excellent attainment at A level. Studying Philosophy and Religion means being able to encounter some of the most exciting areas open to human beings. It enables us to ask about the most important parts of being human and pose questions like ‘What is the meaning of life?’, ‘Does God exist?’, ‘Is there life after death?’ and ‘Am I real?’. The Department hopes to sow the seeds of critical inquiry through our teaching and encourage students to let no stone go unturned and no assumption go unchallenged in their quest for the right answers. The department has an outstanding track record for academic results and the subject remains a popular choice amongst students. Students of A Level RE will study 3 areas: Philosophy of Religion, Religion and Ethics and Christianity at A level. LOX100 All Year 12 and 13 students are also taught compulsory RE through the Lox100 programme.