AQA GCSE (9-1) Religious Studies Specification A Christianity, Islam, Judaism and the Religious, Philosophical and Ethical Themes

Exam Board: AQA

Level: GCSE

Subject: RS

First Teaching: September 2016

First Exam: June 2018

AQA approved.

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- Enable students to build a strong core of knowledge as they progress through clear explanations of the content, engaging tasks and thought-provoking questions

- Focus on the key themes of religious diversity, influence and impact with in-depth coverage of Christian, Islamic and Judaic beliefs and practices verified by faith advisors

- Prepare students for assessment with skills-building activities, revision advice and practice questions tailored to the changed criteria

- Cater for students of varying learning styles through a visually engaging approach that uses diagrams and artwork to enhance subject interest and understanding

- Encourage students to take responsibility for their development, using student-friendly learning outcomes and quick knowledge-check questions to track their improvement

AQA GCSE RS Spec A

Content covered:

Component 1: The study of religions: beliefs, teachings and practices

Christianity

- Beliefs and teachings

- Practices

Islam

- Beliefs and teachings

- Practices

Judaism

- Beliefs and teachings

- Practices

Component 2: Religious, philosophical and ethical studies

- Theme A: Relationships and families

- Theme B: Religion and life

- Theme C: The existence of God and revelation.

- Theme D: Religion, peace and conflict.

- Theme E: Religion, crime and punishment.

- Theme F: Religion, human rights and social justice.

- Covers the short course content