Homework: Twice per week
In Year 10 and Year 11, all pupils following the EDEXCEL GCSE Religious Studies Specification A. This consists of two units, Unit 3 which is studied during Year 10 and Unit 8 which is studied during Year 11. Assessment takes the form of two 90 minute examinations, both at the end of Year 11. Students are assessed on Knowledge, Understanding and Evaluation of topics studied.
Unit 3: Religion and life based on a study of Catholic Christianity
Believing in God
Matters of Life and Death
Marriage and the Family
Community Cohesion
Unit 8: Religion and Society based on a study of Christianity and one other Religion
Religion: Rights and Responsibilities
Religion: Environmental & Medical Issues
Religion: Peace and Conflict
Religion: Crime and Punishment
Assessment
100% Examination.
GCSE Religious Studies lays down the foundations for life. Religious Studies GCSE leads to many A levels, including Religion, Philosophy + Religion, Philosophy, Sociology, Ethics + Theology.
Religious Studies forms the basis of many vocational courses in the caring services and many moral issues raised in GCSE Religious Studies are relevant and applicable to many aspects of our lives as citizens in the community.
Unit 8: Religion and Society based on a study of Christianity and one other Religion
Religion: Rights and Responsibilities
Religion: Environmental & Medical Issues
Religion: Peace and Conflict
Religion: Crime and Punishment
Assessment
100% Examination.
GCSE Religious Studies lays down the foundations for life. Religious Studies GCSE leads to many A levels, including Religion, Philosophy + Religion, Philosophy, Sociology, Ethics + Theology.
Religious Studies forms the basis of many vocational courses in the caring services and many moral issues raised in GCSE Religious Studies are relevant and applicable to many aspects of our lives as citizens in the community.
