GCSE RELIGIOUS STUDIES (AQA) This AQA GCSE course will give students the opportunity to explore and reflect on questions about Religion, Existence and Morality. Students will develop their thinking and analytical skills and evaluate their own and others’ ideas on philosophical and moral issues. Course Aims Students have opportunities to ● adopt an enquiring, critical and reflective approach to the study of religion. ● explore religions and beliefs, reflect on fundamental questions, engage with them intellectually and respond personally. ● enhance their personal, social and cultural development, their understanding of different cultures locally, nationally and in the wider world and to contribute to social and community cohesion. ● reflect on and develop their own values, opinions and attitudes in light of their learning. ● consider religious and other responses to moral issues. ● identify, investigate and respond to fundamental questions of life raised by religion and human experience, including questions about the meaning and purpose of life ● study two religions- Christianity and Buddhism ● develop transferable skills and those relevant to the study of religion. Course Content The following topics will be covered: ● Unit 1: Beliefs, Teachings and Practices of two religions - Christianity and Buddhism ● Unit 2: The study of four themes from the following Religious, Philosophical and Ethical studies in the modern world: Theme 1: Religion and Life (origins and value of the universe, use and abuse of the environment, animals, evolution, euthanasia, abortion, afterlife) Theme 2: Religion, peace and conflict (war, pacifism, terrorism and nuclear weapons) Theme 3: Religion, crime and punishment (forgiveness, treatment of criminals, punishments, death penalty) Theme 4: Religion, Human Rights and Social Justice. (prejudice and discrimination, equality, exploitation, charity) Assessment Both units are assessed by a written examination of 1 hour 45 minutes each, and each exam is worth 50% of the final GCSE grade. Subject Pathways Religious Studies GCSE will enable students to enter any profession, as the skills developed throughout this programme of study are transferable.
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| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Walsall |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| Address | Upper Forster Street, Walsall, WS4 2AE |
GCSE RELIGIOUS STUDIES (AQA) This AQA GCSE course will give students the opportunity to explore and reflect on questions about Religion, Existence and Morality. Students will develop their thinking and analytical skills and evaluate their own and others’ ideas on philosophical and moral issues. Course Aims Students have opportunities to ● adopt an enquiring, critical and reflective approach to the study of religion. ● explore religions and beliefs, reflect on fundamental questions, engage with them intellectually and respond personally. ● enhance their personal, social and cultural development, their understanding of different cultures locally, nationally and in the wider world and to contribute to social and community cohesion. ● reflect on and develop their own values, opinions and attitudes in light of their learning. ● consider religious and other responses to moral issues. ● identify, investigate and respond to fundamental questions of life raised by religion and human experience, including questions about the meaning and purpose of life ● study two religions- Christianity and Buddhism ● develop transferable skills and those relevant to the study of religion. Course Content The following topics will be covered: ● Unit 1: Beliefs, Teachings and Practices of two religions - Christianity and Buddhism ● Unit 2: The study of four themes from the following Religious, Philosophical and Ethical studies in the modern world: Theme 1: Religion and Life (origins and value of the universe, use and abuse of the environment, animals, evolution, euthanasia, abortion, afterlife) Theme 2: Religion, peace and conflict (war, pacifism, terrorism and nuclear weapons) Theme 3: Religion, crime and punishment (forgiveness, treatment of criminals, punishments, death penalty) Theme 4: Religion, Human Rights and Social Justice. (prejudice and discrimination, equality, exploitation, charity) Assessment Both units are assessed by a written examination of 1 hour 45 minutes each, and each exam is worth 50% of the final GCSE grade. Subject Pathways Religious Studies GCSE will enable students to enter any profession, as the skills developed throughout this programme of study are transferable.