GCSE Religious Education 

Subject Leader - Mrs L Bailey

Is an unborn baby a person?

Should a racist have freedom of speech?

If the Church doesn’t allow divorce, does that mean you have to stay with a partner that abuses you?

Will God forgive me for anything as long as I’m sorry?

What happens to us when we die?

Is it really Jesus’ body that I eat in mass?

If Jesus was a Jew, why are his followers called Christians?

Year Ten – Perspectives on Faith

Students will have an opportunity to learn about Judaism, spending a term studying some of the key beliefs and practices of the faith. 

In addition to this we look at  the following two themes from a Christian perspective: 

1. Religion, Relationships and Families

2. Religion Peace and conflict

Year Eleven – The Roman Catholic Church

Creation; Incarnation; Trinity;  Redemption; Church and the Kingdom of God; Eschatology.

In order for students to be confident and secure in their faith, they are taught the fundamentals of Roman Catholicism.  Each pupil should leave the course knowing the background and context of their Catholic faith.

Assessment

AQA RELIGIOUS STUDIES B

• 100% Examination at the end of Year 11

• There is no controlled assessment

Religious Studies is recognised as a valuable academic qualification. The topics covered require an ability to be enquiring, analytical, critical and yet open-minded.  These are qualities that are appreciated by and are appealing to all employers. A qualification in Religious Studies also reflects an ability to empathise with and understand other people, which is a requirement in any career dealing with people. Many employers find that people who have a good foundation in Religious Studies have acquired an excellent basis for areas such as human and social development e.g. social work, police force, law, medicine, army… 

Religious Studies deals with life issues and is therefore invaluable for gaining an informed perspective – which is vital for not only a career, but for  living life!