Faculty: Humanities
Subject: GCSE Religious Studies
Subject Leader: Mrs E Young, Head of RE
Staff and Responsibility: Mrs E Young and Mr D O’Brien
Subject Overview
Students will follow AQA Specification A Full Course.
The course provides an opportunity for students to engage with a variety of topical questions around belief, values, meaning, purpose and truth.
Students will be able to reflect on and develop their own values, beliefs and attitudes in light of what they have learnt. There are a range of relevant and contemporary themes to study that will promote awareness of modern-world issues and provide opportunities for informed debate. Students of all abilities will be challenged and inspired, whilst developing valuable skills sought after by higher education and employers.
Course Content
Students will study two units. Unit One: Study of religion where students will study Christianity and Islam, Unit Two: Philosophy and Ethics.
Both units will be examined by a 1 hour 45 minute exam at the end of the course.
Each unit is worth 50% of the final GCSE.
| Unit 1 – Study of Religion |
| Students will study the beliefs, teachings and practices of Christianity and Islam. Students will need to be able to refer to scripture and/ or sacred texts where appropriate. Students will study the influence of the beliefs, teachings and practices studied on individuals, communities and societies. |
| Unit 2 – Philosophy and Ethics
Students will study 4 themes |
| Religion and Life The origins and value of the universe The origins and value of human life |
| Religion, Peace and Conflict Religion, violence, terrorism and war Religion and belief in 21st Century conflict |
| Religion, crime and punishment Religion, crime and the causes of crime Religion and punishment |
| Relationships and Families Nature of families Purpose of families |
Is RS for me?
RE is about asking big questions, learning about yourself and others and engaging in lively and informed debate. If you would enjoy this, you will enjoy the RE GCSE course.
For more information please speak to Mrs Young
