Religion and Philosophy (RP) at TWGSB enables students to grapple with philosophical questions such as “What is the meaning of life?”, “Is there a God?” and “How do we know the right thing to do?”. They learn about cultural and religious beliefs from around the world in order to develop skills of empathy, awareness and true understanding of what it is to be human.

All KS3 and KS4 courses have been created and developed over the last two years in order to promote the interest and enthusiasm of the students. Many of the courses are from a philosophical angle, encouraging students to think, question and evaluate ideas.

Year 7
1. Asking questions, seeking answers
2. Sikhism Transition Unit
3. Festivals
4. Beliefs and Goodness
5. Being Committed

Year 8
1. Being a Christian Today
2. The ‘J’ Files
3. Faith in Action
4. Religion in the 21st Century
5. Identity and Diversity (EXODUS Project)

Year 9
1. Philosophy (2 terms)
2. Buddhism
3. Hinduism
4. Evil and Suffering
5. Islam

Years 10−11
One and half hour a week leading to a full GCSE. AQA Specification B Unit 2 and 3:
Religion and Life Issues (Unit 2); Religion and Morality (Unit 3).

Outline Programme for Delivery of GCSE: Religious Studies

Years 12−13
AS and A2 Religious Studies for AQA.
Philosophy and Ethics Units

RE staff
Miss A Upton, Head of Department and Mr G Chisholm (full time)
Mrs L Baker, Miss M Sandhu and Mr A Coen (part time)

For further information please contact the Head of Department via the School Office:
T: 01892 529551
E: thegrammarschool@twgsboys.kent.sch.uk