Aims of the course
To further develop students’ understanding of religion through the lives and example of founders; to consider the concept of suffering.

Summary overview of the programme

Term 1

Unit 1: Muhammad (pbuh) as a religious figure

• Why is Muhammad still remembered today?
• Important moments in the Prophet’s life
• Teaching and events in the life of the Prophet
• The end of Muhammad’s life
• Evaluation of Muhammad’s life – the Five Pillars

Term 2

Unit 2: What does Christianity mean for Christians today?

• Jesus incarnate – meaning for Christians
• The birth of Jesus/Visit of the Magi
• Jesus growing up
• Being ‘saved’ – putting faith into action
• Christian art

Unit 3: Gautama Buddha

• Who was he?
• Siddartha becomes restless

Term 3

Unit 3: continued…

• What is the truth?
• The Buddha becomes a teacher

Unit 4: Why do we suffer?

• The suffering of Jesus Christ
• Christian response to suffering
• Christians against torture
• What does a Buddhist believe about suffering?
• The story of Angulimala

Assessment
Students are assessed according to the following framework:

• Assessment for each unit of work
• End of Year examination