
Religious Education
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: Mrs Stewart
GCSE EXAM BOARD: EDUQAS
TEACHERS:

Course Outline
Foundational Catholic Theology students study two themes, Origins and Meaning and Good and Evil.
Applied Catholic Theology students study a further two themes, Life and Death and Sin and Forgiveness.
In the Judaism module students study the beliefs, teachings and practices of Judaism.
There is no coursework element to the Religious Education GCSE.
Students develop knowledge and understanding of religions and non-religious beliefs, such as atheism and humanism. They also develop the ability to construct well-argued, well-informed, balanced and structured written arguments, demonstrating their depth and breadth of understanding of the subject. Religious Education also challenges students to reflect on and develop their own values, beliefs and attitudes in the light of what they have learnt and contributes to their preparation for adult life in a pluralistic society and global community.
Assessment
Foundational Catholic Theology – 100% Examination
June of Year 11 – 37.5% of final mark
Applied Catholic Theology – 100% Examination
June of Year 11 – 37.5% of final mark
Judaism – 100% Examination
June of Year 11 – 25% of final mark
Higher Education Courses/Careers
Sixth Form: GCE A Level Philosophy and Ethics GCE A Level Sociology GCE A Level Theology
Religious Education can be studied with a variety of other subjects at University.
Careers where this course may be useful are youth and community work, counselling, law, journalism, local government, the charity
sector, librarian, minister of religion, social work and teaching.
* All qualifications are subject to change following consideration of any new specifications.

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