Ethics at Key Stage 4 aims to:
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Encourages pupils to examine the bigger moral questions surrounding a number of ethical issues.
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Contribute to the development of pupil’s knowledge of the wider world and current topics.
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Link the investigation of these issues to religious belief and ideals.
All pupils in Years 9 take a core course in Ethics. They will receive a school certified qualification at the end of Year 10.
Year 9
Topics covered include:
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The Religious vision of the Native American people
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Jewish response to the Holocaust – including a visit from a Holocaust survivor and the opportunity to visit Auschwitz-Birkenau in the Spring term of Year 10
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An introduction to Ethical issues
Year 10
Topics covered include:
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Religion and Medical Ethics (abortion, euthanasia, fertility treatments, saviour siblings, medical trials)
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Religion and Equality (Racism and discrimination, Martin-Luther King, Homosexuality)
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Religion, Peace and Justice (Just War theory, nuclear warfare, crime and punishment)
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Religion and Responsibility (family, marriage, divorce, age of consent, sexuality)