Francis Holland School Introduction

Introduction

‘the unexamined life is not worth living' – Socrates

At the heart of the study of Religious Studies at Francis Holland is the belief of philosophers such as Socrates that the supreme goal of education is to inculcate a critical engagement with all aspects of human life. As a result the Religious Studies department is committed to fostering a spirit of inquiry in which students are encouraged to reflect on the fundamental questions of human existence.

In Religious Studies lessons, our students participate in debate and discussion using a number of methods and media. All of our students are encouraged to think outside of the box, and to have the confidence to bring fresh insights from their own engagement with life into the classroom context. While the great teachings and writings of theologians and philosophers are the focus of much of our study, we also enjoy exploring all aspects of popular culture, and we are as happy to talk about the words of the Buddha as we are the latest moral dilemma of a Desperate Housewives' character.

Staff

There are two members of the Religious Studies Department. The department is run by the Reverend Kenny whose primary focus is the teaching of GCSE and A'level. Miss Tetzlaff works primarily with key stage 3 students, but has taught a range of students in the past. Both of these teachers have a wide range of experience, and are committed to inspiring their students to delight in the study of all aspects of religious studies.