twitterReligious Studies
Exam Board
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OCR A Level: |
http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/as-a-level-gce-religious-studies-h173-h573/ |
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AQA: |
http://filestore.aqa.org.uk/resources/rs/specifications/AQA-8062-SP-2016.PDF |
Key Stage 3
At KS3, all students follow a common Humanities programme, consisting of discrete lessons in RE, History and Geography; RE has 1 x 100 minutes per fortnight; both History and Geography have 2 x 100 minutes per fortnight.
The RE course follows the respected Suffolk National Curriculum guidelines with much individual input from staff. At Farlingaye, Years 7, 8 and 9 study a distinct theme each term:
Year 7 |
Year 8 |
Year 9 |
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Judaism |
Buddhism |
Ethics |
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Sikhism |
Christian Controversies |
Spirituality |
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Islam/Hinduism |
Important Religious Figures |
Holocaust Studies/ Religious Art |
Staff are encouraged to develop and share teaching resources.
GCSE
A Very Simple Guide to Religious Studies GCSE
Year 10: Beliefs and Practices
1. Christian Beliefs - nature of God, crucifixion, after life.
2. Christian Practices - worship, sacraments, church.
3. Islamic Beliefs - nature of God, five pillars.
4. Islamic Practices - Hajj, Prayer.
Year 11: Thematic Studies - Islamic and Christian Responses to:
1. Religion and Life - the universe, pollution, abortion, euthanasia.
2. Peace and Conflict - violence, wars, the just war, pacifism.
3. Crime and Punishment - Aims of punishment, forgiveness.
4. Human Rights and Social Justice - prejudice, poverty.
There are TWO exams at the end of Year 11.
Each exam is 1hr 45 min.
