Introduction
The purpose of the Religious Studies Curriculum is:
The intent for the Religious Studies department at Hurstmere is to grow tolerance, respect and acceptance. We will increase the cultural capital of our students, teaching them how to take on a broad variety of belief systems and to be able to understand and apprecuate the significance of such belief systems to them, regardless of their own faith or lack thereof. This will enable students to be able to conduct informed, intelligent and empathetic conversations regarding faith and belief systems with their fellow students and memebrs of our wider society.
Staff
- Mrs H Knight - Curriculum Leader of Religious Studies
- Miss G Turner - Teacher of Religious Studies
Learning Journeys
More information about the topics listed can be found in the Student Resources area of Sharepoint.
KS4 Courses Offered
Teacher: Ms H Yearsley
Examination Board: AQA
Syllabus Number: 8062
As well as expanding your understanding of Christianity and Buddhism, the GCSE content for this specification covers a wide range of exciting ethical issues, such as the acceptability of Weapons of Mass Destruction, the efficacy of our current legal system on the instances of crime, and the role of science in extending human life.
Course Structure
Paper 1:
- The study of religions – Beliefs, teachings and practices (Christianity and Buddhism)
Paper 2:
- Religious, philosophical and ethical studies themes
- Peace and conflict.
- Crime and punishment.
- Human rights and social justice.
- Religion and life.
Assessment Structure
Assessments use multiple-choice, short answer and extended writing/essays to assess knowledge, understanding, application and evaluation skills.
Examination Structure
Two 1 hour and 45 minute written examinations
Why should I study Religious Education at GCSE?
We live in a diverse society: understanding religious ideas, beliefs and outlooks, means we can have a better understanding of the world we live in.
Many of our pupils apply to local schools and colleges for their sixth form studies and this qualification will feed nicely into several A-Levels including Sociology, Law and Religious Studies.
If you then decide to go on to study at University, Religious Education is greatly sought after by many of the top institutions.
Religious Education develops critical thinking, evaluation and empathy, all of which are in high demand with potential employers.
It is a subject that asks the big questions in life!
Reading Curriculum
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