Divinity
Divinity is at the heart of the curriculum at Saint Martin’s. This is because, as a Catholic school, we believe that one of the most important areas of life is to think about the profound questions of life; exploring the meaning and purpose of what it is to be human.
Divinity is a subject at St Martin’s in which students are challenged to think rationally and support opinions with reasons. Success demands a strong work ethic – this demand is met by most students through their productive behaviour, sensible participation in discussions and prompt completion of homework. Students can develop a good understanding of Christianity and other world religions via their Divinity lessons.
Divinity encourages students to adopt an enquiring, critical and reflective approach to the study of religion enhance their personal, social and cultural development, their understanding of different cultures locally, nationally and in the wider world, and contribute to social and community cohesion reflect on and develop their own values, opinions and attitudes in light of their learning
Divinity is a subject at St Martin’s in which students are challenged to think rationally and support opinions with reasons. Success demands a strong work ethic – this demand is met by most students through their productive behaviour, sensible participation in discussions and prompt completion of homework. Students can develop a good understanding of Christianity and other world religions via their Divinity lessons.
Divinity encourages students to adopt an enquiring, critical and reflective approach to the study of religion enhance their personal, social and cultural development, their understanding of different cultures locally, nationally and in the wider world, and contribute to social and community cohesion reflect on and develop their own values, opinions and attitudes in light of their learning
the gcse in divinity studied at ks4
GCSE (Exam Board: Eduqas – Route B)
The GCSE in Divinity (Religious Studies) is assessed through three examinations:
Foundational Catholic Theology 37.5% Exam: 1 ½ hours, 90 marks
Applied Catholic Theology 37.5% Exam: 1 ½ hours, 90 marks
Judaism 25% Exam: 1 hour, 60 marks
The GCSE in Divinity (Religious Studies) is assessed through three examinations:
Foundational Catholic Theology 37.5% Exam: 1 ½ hours, 90 marks
Applied Catholic Theology 37.5% Exam: 1 ½ hours, 90 marks
Judaism 25% Exam: 1 hour, 60 marks
the course - foundational catholic theologyOrigins and Meanings
Origins and Meanings of the Universe Beliefs on Creation The Bible Forms of Expression in Painting Forms of Expression and Symbolism Practices – Catholic Social Teaching – CAFOD, SVP Good and Evil Good, Evil and Suffering Trinity Incarnation Jesus and Moral Authority Sculpture and Statuary Practices – Pilgrimage, Lourdes, Piety The Year 10 Course |
the course - applied catholic theologyLife and Death
Death and the Afterlife Eschatology The Magisterium Forms of Expression – Artefacts Forms of Expression – Music The Funeral Rite Practices – Prayer in the Catholic Community Sin and Forgiveness Crime and Punishment Redemption Church Forms of Expression – Buildings Sacraments of the Catholic Church Mission and Evangelisation Judaism Judaism – Beliefs and Teachings The Nature of God Messiah (Mashiach) Covenant Life on Earth The Afterlife Judaism – Practices Worship in Britain and Elsewhere The Synagogue and Daily Life Rituals Festivals |