Religious Studies

Why do this subject?

The GCSE Religious Studies short course examines two religions and two contemporary and relevant themes.

Students will learn how religion, philosophy and ethics form the basis of our culture, and develop valuable skills that will help prepare them for further study.

Within the course there are familiar topics of debate, such as homosexuality and religion and inspiring new ones, such as ‘Does craving lead to suffering?'  We are confident that this will be engaging for students of all abilities.

What will the course cover?

The short course is divided into two sections:

               Section A: The study of religions: beliefs and teachings of two religions from Christianity and Buddhism.

               Students will explore the background to each religion and their beliefs about the world

               Section B: Thematic studies: religious, philosophical and ethical studies; relationships and families and religion, peace and conflict

               Students will examine debates around the topics of marriage, divorce, contraception and sexuality in the relationships and families theme, as well as the causes of war, pacifism and nuclear weapons in the peace and conflict theme.

Who to contact if you need more information

• Miss Bruce, Faculty Leader of Humanities