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Religious Studies is a flourishing subject at Northwood College
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We
aim to teach students about a variety of faiths, develop skills
of analysis and evaluation and encourage them to think for themselves.
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The
subject is taught by enthusiastic and dedicated specialists. Lessons are
interactive and include a wide variety of teaching activities.
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There is a
wide and varied curriculum. Students learn about the six major world religions,
moral issues and Philosophy.
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In Years 7-9 students have 2 lessons per week.
In Years 10 and 11 they can opt to take the GCSE course (OCR World Religions).
There are also groups at AS/A2 level taking OCR Philosophy of Religion
and Religious Ethics.
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The department achieves excellent examination results.
In 2005, 97% of pupils gained A* or A grades at GCSE. At A level, 100% of
pupils gained grades A and B with 72% gaining grade A.
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There are many extra
curricular visits. In 2004-2005 there were visits to a Gurdwara,
York Minster, and the Northwood Orthodox Synagogue. Students also
attended activities for Holocaust Memorial Day, took part in the
Jewish London Experience and visited St Paul’s
Cathedral to hear Christians talk about moral issues.
