This course is designed to get you thinking about the ‘big questions in life; Why are we here; How should we live our lives; How should we behave? If these questions make you think, then RE may be a subject for you. You don’t have to be religious yourself just naturally curious about the world you live in.
COURSE CONTENT
A range of moral issues including topics such as:
• The Right to Life – Abortion, Suicide, Euthanasia
• Equality
• Human Rights
• Marriage, divorce and sexual relationships
• Religion, peace and conflict
The beliefs, practices and teachings of Christianity plus those of another religion such as Buddhism or Sikhism
You will also:
• Develop your understanding of the beliefs and opinions of others.
• Explore the attitudes of religious and non-religious people to the existence of God.
• Evaluate ideas and beliefs from a variety of perspectives.
• Strengthen your own critical thinking skills.
ASSESSMENT
• Exam board: AQA – Specification A
Paper 1 – The study of religions; beliefs, teachings and practices – Christianity & Buddhism
• Written exam: 1 hour 45 minutes
• 96 marks (plus 5 marks for spelling, punctuation and grammar (SPaG))
• 50% of GCSE
Paper 2 – Thematic studies – Theme A, D, E & F
• Written exam: 1 hour 45 minutes
• 96 marks (plus 5 marks for spelling, punctuation and grammar (SPaG))
• 50% of GCSE
Legacy Specification – Year 11 only
WHAT WILL YOU STUDY?
A range of moral issues including topics such as:
• The Right to Life – Abortion, Suicide, Euthanasia
• Equality
• Human Rights
• Marriage, divorce and sexual relationships
• Religion, peace and conflict
• The beliefs, practices and teachings of Christianity plus those of another religion such as Buddhism or Sikhism
YOU WILL ALSO:
• Develop your understanding of the beliefs and opinions of others.
• Explore the attitudes of religious and non-religious people to the existence of God.
• Evaluate ideas and beliefs from a variety of perspectives.
• Strengthen your own critical thinking skills.