THE ECCLESBOURNE SCHOOL

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Course Overview

The Religious Studies course is a combination of a systematic study of themes and issues in two world religions: Christianity and Islam.

We will study the main teachings and beliefs alongside contemporary issues.

During the course on Christianity we will cover topics such as:-

Sex, marriage and divorce, violence, terrorism and war, crime, punishment and the death penalty, abortion, euthanasia and the after life.

During the course on Islam we will cover topics such as:-

Key beliefs and sources of authority that underpin the Muslim way of life and influence their behaviour and attitudes; the Five Pillars of Faith and jihad; the mosque, festivals, diet and dress; arranged marriages, polygamy and the role and status of Muslim women.

Assessment Criteria

Each topic will feature on the exam paper for each unit, so there will be plenty of choice to cater for students' particular interests and a grade will be awarded based on performance in a combination of both exams. There will be short answer questions, long answer questions and stimulus material.

Where next?

GCSE Religious Studies could lead onto further study at both A-Level and beyond. Throughout the course you will learn to think for yourself and offer reasonable, balanced arguments which can be used in a variety of Post-16 qualifications, especially in Humanities and the Social Sciences. Those that have studied Religious Studies have gone onto careers in a wide variety of disciplines including the police, social services, teaching, media and journalism.

If you have any questions or queries relating to the Religious Studies curriculum please email headofhumanities@ecclesbourne.derbyshire.sch.uk for more information.