RELIGIOUS EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Sixth-form Theology and Ethics

Key Stage Five Theology

Since 1990 the department has taught ‘A’ Level Theology using the OCR exam board. Since the curriculum 2000 changes the following options have been taken for A/S & A/2:

A/S: Introduction to ‘Ethics’

New Testament: Section ‘B’ The Gospels

A/2: Ethics (Extended essay)

The Gospels; Sec. B: The Kingdom of God in the person & teaching of Jesus.

Very pleasing performances for both A2 and AS were recorded.

A/2 performance for 2004/2005 students was as follows:

3 candidates were entered. 100% A-C achieved :- Grade B-1, Grade C-2

A/S performance for 2004-2005 students was as follows:

7 candidates were entered. 86% A-C achieved :- Grade A-1, Grade B-3, Grade C-1, Grade D-1.

The above course is now taught by four specialist teachers and is a very popular option. The present year 12 A/S group has fourteen students which is a very encouraging sign. The past successes of all the ‘Theology’ students is recorded on the “Theology Tree” poster outside RE3. The 100% pass-rate has remained since 1990. Further details of the course content can be seen in the ‘A’ Level Theology & Ethics’ leaflet.

Note on Assessment:

Over the last few years we have actively been moving the ‘A’ level students towards more independent learning. In line with the 05/06 DIP we have introduced a lot more ‘peer’ & ‘self’ assessment. The following page shows the comments from the present A/S group about the usefulness of this process for them.