Religious Studies (Year 8)

See Year 8s Religious Studies ‘Schedule of Learning’ for the 2025/26 academic year

Topic	Sub-topic
Islam	Introduction
Islam	5 Pillars
Islam	Debate
Islam	Hajj
Islam	Mosque
Islam	Sunni and Shi’a
Islam	Muslim Art
Islam	Muslim Festivals
Islam	Powerful women in Islam
Islam	Women in Islam
Islam	Women in Islam
Hinduism	River Ganges
Hinduism	Beliefs about God
Hinduism	Hindu Gods
Hinduism	Puja
Hinduism	Reincarnation and Karma
Hinduism	Hindu Scriptures
Hinduism	Hindu Temples
Hinduism	Worship at home
Hinduism	Hindu Symbols
Sikhism	Introduction to Sikhism
Sikhism	Key beliefs
Sikhism	Guru Nanak
Sikhism	Becoming a Khalsa Sikh
Sikhism	The Gurdwara
Y8 exams (English, Maths, Science, Languages, Humanities)
Sikhism	Pilgrimage + Sewa
Ethics	Intro to ethics
Ethics	Sanctity of life
Ethics	Ethical dilemmas
Ethics	Utilitarianism
Ethics	Deontology + Truman Show

What will you study?

Islam – Five Pillars, key beliefs and practices, being a Muslim in Britain
Hinduism – key beliefs and practices, being a Hindu in the UK
Sikhism – key beliefs and practices, being a Sikh in the UK
Ethics – different ethical theories and ethical dilemmas

Useful tips and resources

Good explanations of the major 6 religions and their beliefs and practices

What super curricular activities can KS3 students engage with at school?

Philosophy and Ethics club -Spring Term
Watch/read the news
Interesting videos on a huge variety of topics

Religious Studies (Year 8)

See Year 8s Religious Studies ‘Schedule of Learning’ for the 2025/26 academic year

Sutton High Prep School

Sutton High Senior School