In Religious Education (RE) you will learn about what people believe, why they believe and how these beliefs influence their own lives, the lives of others and the world around us. You will explore how many religions, particularly Christian religions, have shaped the Ireland you live in today.
RE will be useful to you in:
You can also continue studying RE as part of some courses and degrees when you leave school.
The specification for Junior Cycle Religious Education is built around three inter-connected strands: Expressing beliefs, Exploring questions and Living our values and these are underpinned by a set of cross-cutting elements of Enquiry; Exploration and Reflection and action.
| Number of hours over 3 years | Final Exam | Classroom-Based Assessments (CBAs) | Assessments Task |
| 200 hrs minimum |
One 2-hour paper Taken at Common level Worth 90% of overall grade |
Two CBAs to be taken over 2nd & 3rd year CBA 1- A Person of CommitmentCBA 2- The Human Search for Meaning |
Students complete a specified written reflection task which is sent to the SEC for marking. Worth 10% of overall grade |
These subjects explore common issues faced by all people living in society. They develop the skills and knowledge used to manage personal resources and guide human behaviour.
This subject builds skills and knowledge that are particularly useful for careers in the following Career Sectors: