Aim

Students study the AQA GCSE Religious Studies A course.

Topics covered

The course is divided into two sections, each consisting of four modules: The study of religions (Christianity and Islam) and thematic studies.

Each section contributes to 50% of their final grade. Students start the RE GCSE in Year 9. Each student’s progress is assessed according to their effort and attainment in class. More formal assessment occurs at the end of each module when students are set an AQA exam board specimen exam question.

In Year 9, students have already studied three AQA modules.

• Muslim beliefs and teachings
• Theme: Human rights and social justice
• Theme: Crime and punishment

In Year 10, students study three AQA related modules on a 3 x 9 week rotation with the PSHE department.

• Christian beliefs and teachings
• Theme: Relationships and families from a Christian and Muslim Perspective.
• Muslim practices

In Year 11, students complete their final AQA modules for the full GCSE certification.

• Christian practices
• Theme: Religion and Life from a Christian and Muslim perspective

Assessment

Assessment 100% Examination: Two examination papers each lasting one hour and 45 mins at the end of the course in Year 11:

• Paper one: The study of religion – Christianity and Islam
• Paper two: Thematic studies