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Watch Mrs Bair explaining the GCSE RE
Watch Mrs Bair explaining the GCSE RE
Religious Education involves studying two of the main world religions; Christianity and Sikhism. We look at their beliefs, teachings and practices. We also look at four themes and study these in depth, looking at them from the religious points of view and forming our own opinions around these.
Religious Education involves studying two of the main world religions; Christianity and Sikhism. We look at their beliefs, teachings and practices. We also look at four themes and study these in depth, looking at them from the religious points of view and forming our own opinions around these.
The study of religions (50% of GCSE)
The study of religions (50% of GCSE)
Christianity
Beliefs and teachings
Key beliefs
Jesus Christ and salvation
Practices
Worship and festivals
The role of the church in the local and worldwide community
Sikhism
Beliefs and teachings
Key beliefs
Beliefs about nature of human life
Practices
Worship and service
Festivals and lifestyle
Thematic studies (50% of GCSE)
Thematic studies (50% of GCSE)
Relationships and families
Sex, marriage and divorce
Families and gender equality
Religion and life
Origins and value of the universe
Origins and value of human life
Religion, peace and conflict
Religion, violence, terrorism and war
Religion and belief in the 21st century conflict
Religion, crime and punishment
Religion, crime and the causes of crime
Religion and punishment
For the specification in full, please see below:
For the specification in full, please see below:
AQA GCSE Religious Studies A specification.PDFHow will I be Assessed?
How will I be Assessed?
You will be assessed through examination in Summer 2027, but don't worry about this as you have already practised GCSE style questions through in your RE lessons in Years 7 - 9.
Take a look at the sample papers below:
Christianity Sample Set 1
Christianity Sample Set 1
Christianity exam paper Sample Set 1.PDFSikhism Sample Set 1
Sikhism Sample Set 1
Sikhism exam paper Sample Set 1.PDFThematic Studies Sample Set 1
Thematic Studies Sample Set 1
Thematic Studies exam paper Sample Set 1.PDFWhy Religious Education?
Why Religious Education?
Where will Religious Education take me?
Religious Education is a good qualification if you are considering a career that involves working with people, and it also demonstrates your ability to think through some difficult topics for yourself.
Why study Religious Education?
If you have enjoyed the subject
If you have been getting good results
Specialist teaching staff
Excellent transferable skills
Makes you question and debate
Widens your awareness of current affairs and ethical issues
Helps you understand other people
Excellent for a wide range for degree courses.
TRips/Visits
TRips/Visits
Our GCSE students were able to visit Coventry Cathedral and explore the Christian place of worship and its focus on peace and reconciliation. Take a look at the photos below:
What if I want More information?
What if I want More information?
Email the Head of RE:
Mrs Bair - v.bair@thestreetlyacademy.co.uk
or your RE teacher:
Mr McCourt - j.mccourt@thestreetlyacademy.co.uk
Mrs Karthikeyan - a.karthikeyan@thestreetlyacademy.co.uk
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