All students study 2 short courses in Religious Studies; one in Year 10 and another in Year 11, leading to a full GCSE.What will I learn?Unit C - Religion & Life, based on a study of Catholic ChristianityC1 - Believing in God. The nature of religious experience and how the search for meaning and purpose in life may lead to or support belief in God. How unanswered prayers and the existence of evil and suffering may lead to people questioning or rejecting belief in God.C2 - Matters of Life and Death. The differences among Christians in their attitudes to life and death. Catholic teaching on sanctity of life, abortion and euthanasia.C3 - Marriage & the Family. The Catholic marriage ceremony, annulment, divorce and re-marriage.C4 - Social Harmony. The growth of equal rights for women, the nature of the UK as a multi-ethnic society.Unit J - Catholic ChristianityJ1 - Beliefs and Values. Christian beliefs about the nature of God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit.J2 - Community & Tradition. Christian beliefs about the Church, the Bible and Church leaders.J3 - Worship & Celebration. Christian beliefs about Baptism, the Eucharist, Advent Christmas, Epiphany Lent, Holy Week and Easter.J4 - Living the Christian Life. The Ten Commandments, the Sermon on the Mount, Mother Teresa and Oscar Romero.
Name: Religious Studies Qualification title: Religious Studies Qualification type: GCSE or equivalent Assessment 2 pieces of coursework - 20% each.Short course exam - June of Year 10Short course exam - June of Year 11. Awarding - Created 20151105 12:16:29 Updated 20161104 10:34:52
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