The Staff:
The Religious Education department aims to deliver a rich and varied Programme of Study for all pupils in Key Stages 3, 4 and Post -16 in Lisneal College and is staffed by two full-time specialist teachers.
Teaching Staff:
• Mrs S Gill - Head of Department – B.Ed (Hons);Cert.RE; M.A; M.Sc;
• Mrs J Smith - B.Ed (Hons)
Celebrating Success:
At GCSE and AS/A2 level Religious Studies, pupils in Lisneal College have achieved very good results……
What our pupils say:
What we learn in Key Stage 3:
The content of the Religious Education syllabus is child-centred and based on the Revelation of God through the study of the Bible; the teachings of the Christian Church and the evaluation of Christian moral principles. In addition, at Key Stage 3, pupils are introduced to two world religions other than Christianity.
Year 8 topics:
• Life in Palestine at the time of Jesus
• Jesus and Discipleship
• The life and story of Dr. Thomas Barnardo
• Holy Week
Year 9 topics:
• The Bible
• The story and life of Corrie Ten Boom
• Abraham – The Father of Nations
• Judaism
• The story and life of Moses
Year 10 topics:
• Who is Jesus?
• The life and story of Ruth
• The Christian Church through the Ages:
1. The Early Church in the 1st century
2. The Celtic Church in the 5th and 6th century
3. The life of a contemporary Christian in the 20th century
• Islam
• Morality and issues of Addiction
Delivery of the Religious Education Curriculum at Key Stage 3:
In this department, we aim to present the various teaching topics in a fresh and challenging way, allowing pupils the opportunity to examine and reflect on their own attitudes and ultimately encourage them to respect the religious beliefs, values, practices and lifestyles of others. All pupils are encouraged to think for themselves and we endeavour to create expressive and dynamic students who develop to their full potential and can express themselves through new ideas and experiences.
Religious Studies at GCSE:
The Key Stage 3 curriculum fully prepares all pupils to study Religious Education at Key Stage 4. We offer the NI CCEA RS GCSE. Pupils will cover Christianity through a study of the Gospel of Matthew and an introduction to Christian Ethics.
Religious Studies AS/A2 Level:
Pupils will have the opportunity to choose GCSE and AS/A2 Level Religious Studies at Lisneal College.
We offer the CCEA RS AS/A2 course. Pupils have the opportunity to study:
• Module 1 – The Gospel of Luke
• Module 4 – The Christian Church in the Roman Empire to A.D. 325.
Potential Careers and skills:
• Ministry
• Teaching
• Law
• Civil Service
• Policing
• Social Work
• Administrative and Operational management
• Research
• Environmental Science
• Sales
• Marketing
• Management Services
• Financial Work
• Personnel Work
• Literary entertainment
• Other creative work
Scripture Union:
Along with staff from other departments, the staff of the Religious Education organise Scripture Union. This is a very popular society within the school as evidenced by the numbers who attend and the enthusiasm displayed as they enjoy fellowship through the many and varied activities on offer.
Useful Web Links:
Organisation:
www.farmington.org
www.opendoorsuk.org
www.leprosymission.org
www.tlm-ni.org
News:
www.guardian.co.uk/world/religion
www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/faith
www.telegraph.co.uk/new/newstopics/religion
Ethics:
www.bbc.co.uk/ethics
www.nuffieldbioethics.org
Examination Board:
www.ccea.org.uk - (For syllabi and examination timetables)
Virtual Tours:
www.hitchams.suffolk.sch.uk/synagogue/index.htm - A Synagogue (Judaism)
www.channel4.com/culture/microsites/H/hajj - The Hajj (Islam)
www.lancashiremosques.com/discovery_mosque_tour.asp - A Mosque (Islam)
www.logosre.nte/ks3/worldreligions/hinduismtour/htm - A Hindu Temple (Hinduism)
The Bible:
www.blueletterbible.org
www.biblegateway.com
Church Links:
www.batpistireland.org
www.irishmethodist.org
www.ireland.anglican.org
www.presbyterianireland.org
www.vatican.va