Craigclowan Preparatory School

Junior School:
Religious Studies in the junior part of the school is designed to give each child an introduction to the main stories in the Old and New Testament. It is also structured to help the children interpret the meanings from the stories and find their relevance in today’s world.
These stories will form the basis for Section Three of the Common Entrance Syllabus as from Summer 2008.
Included in the syllabus is a section on Other World Religions.
It is hoped that the children will gain an insight into the beliefs of several main religions.
There are other themes included which widen the scope of the subject i.e. Saints, stories, People of Faith.

Senior School:
Religious studies in Craigclowan is designed to reflect the latest changes in the Common Entrance Curriculum.
From Spring 2008 the new syllabus will start.
The first two sections test Bible knowledge and contemporary issues.
The third section from Spring 2008 tests the children’s knowledge of Other World Religions.

Aims:
1) To make the pupils aware of the importance of beliefs and practices of Christianity and Other World Religions.
2) To develop informed opinions of their own value, both to themselves and others.
3) To be aware of their responsibility and place in the world at large.
4) To read and learn Bible stories and try and relate them to everyday life.
5) To prepare able pupils for Scholarship exams to Senior Schools.
6) To prepare pupils for Common Entrance to Senior Schools.