As part of your time at St Alban’s Sixth Form, you will take part in a course called Society and Faith. As members of a Catholic school, Society and Faith will be a core part of your journey, both academically and personally. It is a non-assessed course, that looks at a number of religious and secular topics and issues, and how society interacts with them. Whilst we are a Catholic sixth form, beliefs and views from other faiths are welcome and encouraged.

Studying Society and Faith will equip you with the knowledge of issues that will be part of your life, as well as critical and empathetic thinking skills; all things that employers and higher education providers are looking for! You will also find that the content in society and faith will support your education in your A-level subjects.

In Year 12 students will study;

1. Catholic Social Teaching

2. Ethics

3. What is faith?

4. Faith in the Media

5. Personal and Social responsibility

6. Modern issues

In Year 13 students will study;

1. Church history and the spread of Christianity

2. Interfaith and ecumenicalism dialogue

3. Study of scripture

4. Faith and politics

Society and Faith is about more than just learning facts—it's about helping you grow as a whole person. It gives you the chance to explore your faith, understand your relationship with God, and think deeply about what it means to be human.

RE encourages you to think critically, ask big questions, and connect your values with the world around you—from school subjects to current events. It also helps you understand and respect people of different faiths and backgrounds, while developing a strong sense of moral and spiritual responsibility.