Religious Studies Curriculum Area by Trinity Sixth Form Academy https://padlet.com/Trinity_Sixth_Form_Academy/RS Welcome to the RS curriculum area at Trinity Sixth Form Academy. en-us 2020-04-18 16:02:56 UTC 2026-06-25 12:30:17 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/531091985/9536ce2b2a2dcd65e4a7fd6a9dccb8ef/Sketch001.tif Welcome to Religious Studies probinson32 https://padlet.com/Trinity_Sixth_Form_Academy/RS/wish/3956386311 Religious studies is really three overlapping subjects: philosophy, ethics and religion. You don't have to be religious to study Religious Studies at A-level. If you are interested in the world around you, the history of ideas, debates about right and and the 'big questions' of existence then, religious studies is for you.


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]]> 2026-06-17 11:59:14 UTC https://padlet.com/Trinity_Sixth_Form_Academy/RS/wish/3956386311 Activity 1 Abortion in the USA probinson32 https://padlet.com/Trinity_Sixth_Form_Academy/RS/wish/3956386699 Click on the picture link to the Guardian news story below.
Read the piece on the abortion debate in the USA and watch the Youtube clip in the Week 1 Resources column.Then answer the questions below.
What are your views on abortion?
Do you think it should be banned in the USA?
Why do you think Trump is anti-abortion? Is it simply a moral issue for Trump?
Is it a political issue?
Is it a religious issue?

]]> 2026-06-17 11:59:52 UTC https://padlet.com/Trinity_Sixth_Form_Academy/RS/wish/3956386699 Visit Our Website probinson32 https://padlet.com/Trinity_Sixth_Form_Academy/RS/wish/3956387035 2026-06-17 12:00:37 UTC https://padlet.com/Trinity_Sixth_Form_Academy/RS/wish/3956387035 Activity 2 Pause For Thought probinson32 https://padlet.com/Trinity_Sixth_Form_Academy/RS/wish/3956387103 Watch one of the BBC Pause For Thought videos and write a 100-word personal response.]]> 2026-06-17 12:00:46 UTC https://padlet.com/Trinity_Sixth_Form_Academy/RS/wish/3956387103 Activity 3 Sikh Gurdwara Feeds Key Workers During Lockdown probinson32 https://padlet.com/Trinity_Sixth_Form_Academy/RS/wish/3956387323 Click on the link to the news story. Read the story and use the questions in the resource to have a discussion with your parents or friends, then write your response.]]> 2026-06-17 12:00:55 UTC https://padlet.com/Trinity_Sixth_Form_Academy/RS/wish/3956387323 Activity 4 Thought for the Day probinson32 https://padlet.com/Trinity_Sixth_Form_Academy/RS/wish/3956387429 Listen to some episodes of Thought for the Day on BBC iPlayer and write a reflection. 
Use the resources in the next column to help you.]]> 2026-06-17 12:01:05 UTC https://padlet.com/Trinity_Sixth_Form_Academy/RS/wish/3956387429 Activity 5 Eid in Lockdown probinson32 https://padlet.com/Trinity_Sixth_Form_Academy/RS/wish/3956387477 Watch some of the Ramadan Diaries in the link below and answer the questions in the resources section to find out more about Ramadan and Eid.]]> 2026-06-17 12:01:11 UTC https://padlet.com/Trinity_Sixth_Form_Academy/RS/wish/3956387477 Activity 6 Can the Bible be used as a political 'weapon'? probinson32 https://padlet.com/Trinity_Sixth_Form_Academy/RS/wish/3956387546 Read the article in the resources column from the Independent newspaper on President Trump's use of the Bible in a photo opportunity. Next, answer the questions below.
1. How did President Trump use the Bible in a way that has angered many religious leaders in the USA?
2. Why do you think the Bible is linked to the history of slavery and racism in the USA?
3. President Trump calls the Bible his "favourite book", yet refused to say which part he likes the most. Why do you think he refused to say?
4. What does the article say about who has used the Bible to support racism in the past?
5. What does the article claim Trump is using the Bible for?
6. What is your view of this issue?Can the Bible be used to support racism and injustice? Explain.]]> 2026-06-17 12:01:18 UTC https://padlet.com/Trinity_Sixth_Form_Academy/RS/wish/3956387546 Activity 7 Do statues of slave traders help us to remember Black History? probinson32 https://padlet.com/Trinity_Sixth_Form_Academy/RS/wish/3956387639 Watch the video clip below of the removal of Edward Colston's statue and the clip in the resources column of Professor Geoffrey Palmer. He argues that we should not tear down statues of slave traders. Then answer the questions.]]> 2026-06-17 12:01:26 UTC https://padlet.com/Trinity_Sixth_Form_Academy/RS/wish/3956387639 Activity 8 Pause For Thought Reflection probinson32 https://padlet.com/Trinity_Sixth_Form_Academy/RS/wish/3956387709 Watch one of the BBC Pause For Thought videos and write a  100-word personal response. If you like, you can use the reflection sheet below to help frame your ideas.]]> 2026-06-17 12:01:33 UTC https://padlet.com/Trinity_Sixth_Form_Academy/RS/wish/3956387709 Activity 9 Should protests outside abortion clinics be banned? probinson32 https://padlet.com/Trinity_Sixth_Form_Academy/RS/wish/3956387845 Read the article and answer the following questions:
1. What is the issue being debated?
2. What tactics do pro-life protesters use outside abortion clinics?
3. Do you think Dr Rupa Huq MP is right to try to ban these kinds of protests? Explain your view.
4. Is the right to an abortion more important than the right to protest?
5. Why is this issue so emotive for people on both sides of the debate?
6. Do you agree with the pro-life campaigner that their protests are about the right to free speech?]]> 2026-06-17 12:01:50 UTC https://padlet.com/Trinity_Sixth_Form_Academy/RS/wish/3956387845 Activity 10 Why are humanists weddings not legal in England? probinson32 https://padlet.com/Trinity_Sixth_Form_Academy/RS/wish/3956387907 Click the link in the resources column, the article and answer the questions below.
 1. What must humanists do to have a legally recognised marriage in England?
2. What is the legal position of humanist weddings in Scotland and Northern Ireland?
3. What do the six humanist couples argue about the law in England?
4. What is a humanist wedding?
5. What has happened to the number of humanist weddings in Scotland and Northern Ireland since they were made legal?
6. What do humanists Late and Christopher argue about humanist weddings and the current legal position?
7. Do you think humanists should have the same marriage rights as religious people?
8. Why do you think it is taking so long for humanists to gain equality?]]> 2026-06-17 12:01:58 UTC https://padlet.com/Trinity_Sixth_Form_Academy/RS/wish/3956387907 Activity 1 Trump Addresses Pro-life Rally probinson32 https://padlet.com/Trinity_Sixth_Form_Academy/RS/wish/3956387979 Pro-lIfe supporters are anti-abortion and usually religious.Watch the clip to help you answer the questions for the Week 1 Challenge.]]> 2026-06-17 12:02:07 UTC https://padlet.com/Trinity_Sixth_Form_Academy/RS/wish/3956387979 Activity 2 Pause For Thought Link probinson32 https://padlet.com/Trinity_Sixth_Form_Academy/RS/wish/3956388027 2026-06-17 12:02:14 UTC https://padlet.com/Trinity_Sixth_Form_Academy/RS/wish/3956388027 Activity 3 Sikh Gurdwara Feeds Key Workers During Lockdown probinson32 https://padlet.com/Trinity_Sixth_Form_Academy/RS/wish/3956388112 Use the resource to discuss and respond to the article.]]> 2026-06-17 12:02:22 UTC https://padlet.com/Trinity_Sixth_Form_Academy/RS/wish/3956388112 Activity 4 Thought for the Day Reflection probinson32 https://padlet.com/Trinity_Sixth_Form_Academy/RS/wish/3956388227 Use the resources to reflect on an episode of Thought for the Day.]]> 2026-06-17 12:02:32 UTC https://padlet.com/Trinity_Sixth_Form_Academy/RS/wish/3956388227 Activity 5 Eid in Lockdown probinson32 https://padlet.com/Trinity_Sixth_Form_Academy/RS/wish/3956388333 Watch the videos and answer the questions below.
1.What is the holy month of Ramadan?
2.Why do Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fatir?
3.How is Eid different this year under the lockdown?
4.How have the young Muslims in the first video found something positive in the lockdown?
5. Challenge: What do religious festivals such as Eid and Christmas tell us about the importance of family and community in religion?]]> 2026-06-17 12:02:46 UTC https://padlet.com/Trinity_Sixth_Form_Academy/RS/wish/3956388333 Activity 6 Can the Bible be used as a political 'weapon'? probinson32 https://padlet.com/Trinity_Sixth_Form_Academy/RS/wish/3956388383 Read the article below and answer the questions in the challenge column.]]> 2026-06-17 12:02:52 UTC https://padlet.com/Trinity_Sixth_Form_Academy/RS/wish/3956388383 Activity 7 Do statues of slave traders help us to remember Black History? probinson32 https://padlet.com/Trinity_Sixth_Form_Academy/RS/wish/3956388425 1. The professor argues that the statue of Edward Colston should not have been torn down. What arguments does he put forward to support this view?
2. Would it be better to include a plaque on the statues explaining the history of the slave trade?Explain.
3. Can it be argued that Victorian statues of slave traders help us to remember Black History?
4. Which people do you believe deserve to be remembered with a statue? Can you think of three people and explain your choices.]]> 2026-06-17 12:02:57 UTC https://padlet.com/Trinity_Sixth_Form_Academy/RS/wish/3956388425 Activity 8 Pause For Thought Reflection probinson32 https://padlet.com/Trinity_Sixth_Form_Academy/RS/wish/3956388473 Watch one of the Pause For Thought videos in the link below and write a 100-word reflection.]]> 2026-06-17 12:03:04 UTC https://padlet.com/Trinity_Sixth_Form_Academy/RS/wish/3956388473 Activity 9 Should protests outside abortion clinics be banned? probinson32 https://padlet.com/Trinity_Sixth_Form_Academy/RS/wish/3956388564 Read the article in the link and answer the questions in the Challenge column.]]> 2026-06-17 12:03:13 UTC https://padlet.com/Trinity_Sixth_Form_Academy/RS/wish/3956388564 Activity 10 Why are humanist weddings not legal in England? probinson32 https://padlet.com/Trinity_Sixth_Form_Academy/RS/wish/3956388612 2026-06-17 12:03:20 UTC https://padlet.com/Trinity_Sixth_Form_Academy/RS/wish/3956388612 Religious Studies Year 12 curriculum map probinson32 https://padlet.com/Trinity_Sixth_Form_Academy/RS/wish/3960730625 2026-06-22 09:13:44 UTC https://padlet.com/Trinity_Sixth_Form_Academy/RS/wish/3960730625 RS Year 13 curriculum map probinson32 https://padlet.com/Trinity_Sixth_Form_Academy/RS/wish/3960730859 2026-06-22 09:14:07 UTC https://padlet.com/Trinity_Sixth_Form_Academy/RS/wish/3960730859