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GCSE Religious Studies
Religious Studies is an essential aspect of our social, moral, spiritual and cultural development. Understanding how and why religious traditions and rituals are formed enables the students to engage with the modern world around them. Throughout history, religious worship has underpinned society and political interaction.
The aim of GCSE RS is to unpick the past and analyse how religion still dominates and guides society today. With 75% of the world population practising the top 5 main religions, there is still a considerable influence that religion plays in our daily lives, irrespective of our own personal faith. Lessons are lively exchanges of opinion in a safe and controlled environment; the students are able to question topics that may feel taboo, and discuss with maturity and tolerance of others, why people harbour such diverse views and how it is possible to work alongside each other, not just in the classroom, but in society.
Course Outline:
This course consists of 2 main components as listed below:
1. The Study of Religions (50% of the course, 1 hour 45 minute written examination)
• Christianity–Beliefsand Teachings
• Christianity–Practices
• Judaism-Beliefsand Teachings
• Judaism–Practices
2. Religious, Philosophical and Ethical Studies (50% of the course, 1 hour 45 minute written examination)
• Relationships and Families
• ReligionandLife
• Religion,Peaceand Conflict
• Religion,Crimeand Punishment
Examination Board:
AQA
Head of Department:
Mrs L Stitt
“RS GCSE is the best thing that has happened in my life...fact! I enjoy debating all parts of religion with the class. It would be great to take RS further into A Level here at Seaford College.”
George Apps
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