Religious Studies
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The Religious Studies curriculum at Harris Invictus Academy Croydon aims to promote tolerance and understanding through the exploration of beliefs and practices of different world views. The Religious Studies curriculum is both broad and balanced as it explores all six of the major world faiths: Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Sikhism and Buddhism.
As students progress through the curriculum, they will also examine religious responses to global social issues. In doing this, students will be able to describe social issues; assert their opinion on these issues and compare their opinion with religious beliefs. This comparison is rooted in theological scholarship, so that students are able to understand religious responses through religious text. In addition, students will develop critical thinking skills as they engage in philosophical debates concerning ethics and the philosophy of religion.
Critical thinking will not only support students in Religious Studies, but also support their other academic pursuits. This is especially the case in their EBACC subjects. An outstanding Religious Studies student is deeply empathetic, can apply religious texts to social issues and formulate justified opinion on both social and philosophical issues.
The right to withdraw your child from Religious Education:
5.1 Parents have a legal right to withdraw their child wholly or partly from Religious Education (RE) if they so wish, as outlined in the School Standards and Framework Act 1998. (see section 7 for relevant guidance)
Any parent who would like to exercise this right should contact Mr Bryce (Vice Principal) by writing to the Principal's PA (L.Fish@harrisinvictus.org.uk ) and ensure you state for the attention of Mr Bryce. The Academy will arrange to discuss their request and the practical arrangements that will apply during RE lessons. While this decision is fully respected, parents are encouraged to be aware that withdrawal may mean their child misses opportunities to develop understanding of different beliefs, cultures, and worldviews, which play an important role in personal development, mutual respect, and preparation for life in a diverse society. The knowledge and understanding developed in RE is also fundamental to fully understanding many other school subjects such as English Literature, History and Geography. We strongly advise parents to consider carefully whether such a request is in their child's best interests. All faiths and worldviews are respected as part of HIAC's Religious studies curriculum.
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