Religion and Ethics has never been more relevant in today's world. In a rapidly changing multi-ethnic society religion is often the key to the way people think and act.

In the simplest terms, studying religion and belief has a claim to be an indispensable part of a complete education because of the influence of religions and beliefs on individuals, culture, behaviour and national life. Most religions and beliefs offer answers to life’s deepest questions.

The ethics and philosophy curriculum will;

• encourage students to be inspired, moved and changed by following a broad, satisfying and worthwhile course of study
• challenge and equip students to lead constructive lives in the modern world
• encourage students’ to adopt an enquiring, critical and reflective approach to their studies
• enhance candidates’ spiritual and moral development, and contribute to their health and well being
• enhance students personal, social and cultural development, their understanding of different cultures locally, nationally and in the wider world and to contribute to social and community cohesion
• encourage students to reflect on and develop their own values, opinions and attitudes in light of their learning.