Aim of RE in Sixth Form

At Blue Coat Sixth Form, students can choose to study Philosophy and Ethics at A Level. In addition, we fulfill our statutory obligation to provide religious education through a tailored RE program during tutor periods.

Our teaching aims to equip students with a systematic understanding of various religions and worldviews, fostering their ability to develop personal ideas, values, and identities. We encourage an aptitude for dialogue, enabling students to engage positively with the diverse beliefs present in society. Throughout the program, students will acquire essential skills to understand, interpret, and evaluate texts, wisdom sources, and other evidence related to religious and philosophical contexts.

By the end of Sixth Form, students will have gained knowledge and skills in application, analysis, evaluation, reflection, and empathy, as well as the ability to collaborate effectively. This education nurtures their spiritual, moral, social, and cultural understanding, preparing them for meaningful engagement in a pluralistic world.

“Our vision…is worked out theologically and educationally through four basic elements which permeate our vision for education…[the first of these is:] ‘wisdom’”. (Church of England Vision for Education, Executive Summary)

“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.” (Proverbs 9:10)