GCSE Religious Studies will teach you the skills and understanding needed to work with people of all faiths and cultures.
Course outline
In this course students will be challenged with questions about belief, values, meaning, purpose and truth. Students will also gain an appreciation of how religion, philosophy and ethics form the basis of our culture. Students will be able to develop their own attitudes towards religious issues and analytical and critical thinking skills, which will help them prepare for further study.
To be successful you need to:
Be able to ask questions and give opinions.
Be interested in others and in human beliefs and behaviours.
Express your own beliefs whilst taking into account the beliefs of others.
“I enjoy learning about the different ways religious believers practice their faith and debating questions like ‘War can never be fair’. ”
Assessment method
| Unit | % of Final Grade | Type of Assessment | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50% | Exam | Study of religions – the beliefs, teachings and practices of Christianity and Islam – 1 hour 45 minutes |
| 2 | 50% | Exam | Religious, philosophical and ethical themes – 1 hour 45 minutes |
The future
A GCSE in Religious Studies is a stepping stone to a wide range of future opportunities. The skills you develop will support you in further studies and employment. A good grade at GCSE will help you progress to an A-level in Religious Studies.
Furthermore, as you enter the world of work, you will be expected to work alongside people with different beliefs than your own. Religious Studies will teach the skills and understanding needed to work with people of all faiths and cultures. These skills are vitally important in all careers especially professions such as the police, retail, teaching, the law, the caring professions and the armed forces, in fact any profession that brings you into contact with other people.
