Religious Education

At ABS, we recognise that Religious Education is a beautiful, powerful and diverse subject. Developing religious literacy is one of the ways in which our children live life in all its fullness: it ensures that children understand different beliefs and world-views; encourages  curiosity and respect; inspires them to value the beliefs of others through the joy of learning and equips them with skills, knowledge and confidence. 

Children with religious literacy are able to discuss confidently, ask imaginative questions, share honestly and listen reflectively. Religious education enables children to develop self-awareness, deep thinking skills and the ability to wrestle with life’s difficult questions. At ABS, religious education is non-confessional and considered to be an academic subject which reflects our school vision. This means that religious belief and practice is taught and never forced upon pupils.  

 
Our RE curriculum aims to enable all of our pupils to thrive through religious literacy. This means that they are able to hold a balanced and well-informed conversation about religion, worldviews and beliefs. They acquire knowledge and develop understanding alongside skills to critically analyse religious texts, beliefs and ideas and their impact on British life and in the world. Pupils explore their own and others’ religious and philosophical convictions through sociology (how religion affects the way people live), theology (what people believe about God) and philosophy (the questions and thoughts that arise as a result of this). 
 
Religious Education enables our pupils to:
  • understand other beliefs and ways of seeing the world
  • be encouraged to think about their own beliefs and reflect on others
  • be inspired to ask questions of theselves, the world and others
  • be equipped to hold a balanced and well-informed conversation about religion and beliefs