Religious Education
My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.
Dalai Lama
We believe at Stapeley Broad Lane that RE both supports and strengthens what we aim to do in every aspect of school life. Our caring ethos and the value which we place on the development of the whole child; spiritually, morally, socially, culturally and intellectually is reflected in the RE curriculum that we teach.
At Stapeley Broad Lane we develop a sound knowledge and understanding of Christianity and of other major world faiths.
Specifically, RE at Stapeley Broad Lane aims to enable pupils of whatever ability and level of development to:
- Acquire and develop knowledge and understanding of principal world faiths practised in Great Britain. These include Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism and Sikhism
- Develop an understanding of the influence of beliefs, values and traditions on individuals, communities, societies and cultures;
- Develop the ability to make reasoned and informed judgements about religious and moral issues with reference to the teachings of the principal religions
- Enhance their own spiritual, moral, cultural and social development by:
- Developing awareness of the fundamental questions of life arising from human experiences, and how religious beliefs and practices can relate to them;
- Responding to the fundamental questions line of life in the light of their experience and with reference to religious beliefs and practices;
- Reflecting on their own beliefs, values and experiences in the light of their study;
- Expressing their own personal viewpoints in a thoughtful, reasoned and considerate way;
5. Recognise the right of people to hold different beliefs, or none, within a religiously diverse society.