GCSE Religious Studies aspires to develop world-class learners by examining the divergent values, beliefs and moral lifestyles held by groups of people in relation to key issues facing the world today to become informed and engaged global citizens. How we live has a big impact on others, in terms of the relationships we cultivate, the behaviours we adopt or avoid and the principles we choose to live by. This course investigates our beliefs, values and decision-making processes and challenges assumptions and ideas to see if they can still stand up as relevant and meaningful.

Why Choose Religious Studies

You do not have to be religious to take Religious Studies and it is not about making you believe in any viewpoint. Instead, you need to be prepared to listen to other people’s viewpoints and find out why people believe what they do, as well as considering important issues that affect everyone. Religious Studies challenges students to reflect on and develop their own values, beliefs and attitudes and contributes to their preparation for adult life in a pluralistic society and global community.

Course Content

GCSE Religious Studies aims to develop students’ knowledge and understanding of the major religious traditions held in the UK, of Christianity and Islam, and well as non-religious beliefs such as atheism and humanism. Students will be exposed to sacred texts and learn how to construct informed and balanced written arguments with both depth and breadth.

Subject Units and Assessment Outline

Component 1: Religious, Philosophical and Ethical Studies in the Modern World (50%)
This is broken up into four themes and studied from the perspective of Christians, Muslims and Secular Humanists

Component 2: Study of Christianity (25%)
This is broken up into two parts: Beliefs and Teachings & Practices.

Component 3: Study of Islam (25%)
This is broken up into two parts: Beliefs and Teachings & Practices.

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