Subject: Religious Studies GCSE (RE)
Syllabus Number: AQA GCSE (9-1), specification A
Teacher who leads the subject: Mrs C Duke
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Why study RE
Religious Education provides opportunities to deepen your understanding of religions, culture and ethics, in an exciting and forward-thinking way. RE is a great foundation for many career paths, such as medicine, law, social work, teaching and much more.
You will:
- deepen your knowledge and understanding of religions and non-religious beliefs, through a wide range of exciting lessons
- become informed about common and different views within traditions and the way beliefs and teachings are understood and expressed
- develop your ability to construct well-argued, balanced and structured arguments
- engage with questions of belief, value, morality, purpose, truth; and their influence on human life
- reflect on and develop your own values, beliefs and attitudes in the light of what you have learnt and prepare for life in a pluralistic society
Outline of GCSE syllabus content
The GCSE course specification in Religious Studies has 2 components:
1. The Study of Religion, focusing on:
- Christianity and Islam
2. Religious, Philosophical and Ethical Studies, focusing on:
- Relationships and Families
- Religion and Life
- Religion, Peace and Conflict
- Religion, Crime and Punishment
Assessment
There will be two written examination papers, each lasting one hour and forty-five minutes. The papers will be made up of compulsory questions focusing on knowledge, understanding and evaluation.
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