Description: The OCN NI Level 2 Award in Religious Studies is designed for learners who wish to develop knowledge and understanding in Religious Studies in order to make sense of religious choices people make in today’s society. It is intended that learners will develop empathy, respect and awareness of other religious beliefs and cultural diversity. By continuous assessment through building a portfolio, learners will be more motivated and engaged to successfully complete the qualification.

Course Content

Course Outline:

The following units will be covered:

1. Addiction

2. Charity and Religious Charities

3. Exploring Personal Identity and Faith

4. Exploring Religious Traditions within Own Community

5. Life and Death Issues

6. Life of a Famous Person of Faith

7. Marriage and Divorce

8. Prejudice and Discrimination

9. World Faith

Assessment

Assessment requirements:

This qualification allows students who may struggle with written examinations the opportunity to achieve a Level 2 Award which is equivalent to a grade B at GCSE. Students will complete 9 pieces of portfolio work (1 per unit) which will be assessed on a pass/fail basis. There is no external written exam, 100% of the qualification is gained through the completion the portfolio work, all 9 pieces must be submitted and meet he required standard for a student to achieve a pass. Grading for this qualification is pass/fail.

Award Date:

Qualifications will be awarded at the end of Year 12.

Careers Links

RE is essential for developing thinking and communication skills, decision making skills and evaluative techniques. Religious Studies also helps students develop marketable skills and aptitudes including:

1. analytical and strategic thinking;

2. research skills;

3. critical judgment;

4. the ability to work with abstract, conceptual ideas;

5. an ability to 'understand both sides' and negotiate and resolve conflict;

6. problem-solving skills;

7. leadership skills;

8. understanding of the impact of conflicting ideologies; and

9. an appreciation of human diversity, belief systems, cultural and spiritual experiences.

The skills developed through the study of GCSE RE are useful for a number of careers including teaching, accountancy, journalism, media studies, law, medicine caring professions and Religious Life.

Further Information

This subject develops the young person as an individual and contributor to society and equips them with skills to make good moral choices in the future.

Description:

GCSE/Equivalent

GCSE – CCEA

Description

Course Overview

The pupils’ study two modules:

1. The Christian Church with a Focus on the Catholic Church.

This option introduces students to Christian belief and practice, focusing on the Catholic Church.

2. An Introduction to Christian Ethics

This is a moral – ethical study which encourages pupils to explore major issues such as respect for human life, war and peace, marriage and sexuality, crime and punishment and justice and equality.

Students learn about these life issues and how to deal with them in today’s world.

Course Content

Year 11 – The Christian Church with a Focus on the Catholic Church

The birth of the Christian Church and Christianity in Ireland

Church government

Worship in the Catholic Church

Sacraments in the Catholic Church

The role of the church in contemporary society

Year 12 - Christian Ethics

Personal and Family Issues

Matters of Life and Death

Bio Ethics

Equality

War and Peace

Assessment

One exam paper for each module

Year 11 – The Christian Church with a Focus on the Catholic Church.

Year 12 - Christian Ethics

Each paper is worth 50% of overall grade

There is no Controlled Assessment

Careers Links

GCSE RE is essential for developing thinking and communication skills, decision making skills and evaluative techniques. Religious Studies also helps students develop marketable skills and aptitudes including:

1. analytical and strategic thinking;

2. research skills;

3. critical judgment;

4. the ability to work with abstract, conceptual ideas;

5. an ability to 'understand both sides' and negotiate and resolve conflict;

6. problem-solving skills;

7. leadership skills;

8. understanding of the impact of conflicting ideologies; and

9. an appreciation of human diversity, belief systems, cultural and spiritual experiences.

The skills developed through the study of GCSE RE are useful for a number of careers including teaching, accountancy, journalism, media studies, law, medicine caring professions and Religious Life.

Further Information

GCSE Religious Studies is required to study A level Religious Studies.