| Qualification Name | Religious Studies |
| Exam Board | AQA |
| Type (e.g. GCSE/BTEC Certificate) | GCSE |
| Level (1,2 or both) | |
| GLH (Guided Learning Hours) | 144 guided working hours per year. |
| Course Content Outline (What Will I study?)
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Religious Studies GCSE is a CORE subject for all St Michael’s students. They will study GCSE RE from Year 9 – Year 11.
Paper 1: Component 1 – The study of religions: beliefs, teachings and practices. The faiths studied are Christianity and Sikhism. A comparative study of two world faiths; Christianity Key beliefs, key figures, practices/ festivals, the role of the church and worldwide community. Sikhism Key beliefs, beliefs about the nature of human life, practices, festivals and lifestyles.
Paper 2: Component 2— Thematic Studies Theme A: Relationships and families. Theme B: Religion and life Theme C: The existence of God and revelation Theme D: Religion, peace and conflict Theme E: Religion, crime and punishment Theme F: Religion, human rights and social justice |
| Typical Lesson/Homework Activities.
(How will I study?) |
Trips to Liverpool and/or Coventry Cathedral, Smethwick Gurdwara and St Giles’ church. Case studies linked local and global personalities.
Booklets and group work and discussion Past exam paper practice Religious Studies skills practice |
| Success Criteria
(How will I be assessed?) |
Paper 1: Component 1—The study of religions: beliefs, teachings and practices. [50% of GCSE]
The faiths studied are Christianity and Sikhism. Paper 2: Component 2— Thematic Studies [50% of GCSE] Theme A: Relationships and families Theme B: Religion and life Theme D: Religion, peace and conflict Theme E: Religion, crime and punishment |
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