AQA GCSE (9-1) Religious Studies Specification A

Exam Board: AQA
Level: GCSE
Subject: RS
First Teaching: September 2016
First Exam: June 2018

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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