Year 10 Learning

All students study Religious Education as Part of the Personal Development Carousel in Year 10

The RE curriculum is taught with a mixture of linear and thematic learning, giving students the chance to learn, use and compare new concepts as well as enhance their understanding and skills in the wider world.

Term	Topic	Key Content	What you will know at the end of this term
Autumn	Christian Beliefs and teachings	The nature of God Holy Trinity Creation Incarnation of Jesus Crucifixion Resurrection and Ascension Life after death Heaven and Hell Sin and Salvation	Understand how Christians act knowing the nature of God Understanding the importance of Jesus’ incarnation Analysing the importance of resurrection and crucifixion Explain how heaven and hell will cause a Christian to live their lives
Autumn	Islamic Beliefs and teachings	The oneness of God Beliefs of Sunni and Shi’a Islam Nature of God Predestination Life after death Prophets in Islam Holy books	Understand the oneness of Allah Explain different belief systems within Islam Discuss if life is predestined or if humans have free will Understand the importance of Prophets
Spring	Christian Practices	Worship and prayer Sacraments – Baptism and Holy communion Pilgrimage The role of the Church and evangelism Christian Persecution	Understand the importance of worship and the need for to be baptised. You will understand where and why primage is important.
Summer	Islamic Practices	The 5 pillars and ten obligations Declaration of faith Daily prayers Fasting Pilgrimage Jihad Festival of Eid Festival of Ashura	You will understand the how each pillar is practices and the importance they hold. Understanding how and why Eid is celebrated. Understand the concept of greater and lesser Jihad (struggle against evil) and what is meant by holy war.

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Year 10 Learning

Religious Education

March 2025