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KS4 - Religious studies

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AQA 

Outline of the Course 

  • Component 1: Study of two religions (Buddhism and Christianity) – beliefs, teachings and practices 

  • Component 2: Thematic Studies (Themes A, B, E and F) – Different religious perspectives on the issues within our society 

  • Theme A: Relationships and Families – Religious teachings about sexuality, divorce and marriage, contraception and gender equality 

  • Theme B: Religion and life – The origins and value of the universe and of human life – abortion, euthanasia and animal experimentation 

  • Theme E: Religion, crime and punishment – corporal punishment; the death penalty and forgiveness 

  • Theme F: Religion, human rights and social justice – the status of women in religion; the uses of wealth; freedom of religious expression 

Assessment 

 
Type of Assessment 
Duration 
Weighting 
1 
Two compulsory five-part questions will be set on each of the two religions in Component 1 
1 hour 45 minutes 
50% 
2 
One compulsory five-part question will be set for each of the 4 themes in Component 2 
1 hour 45 minutes 
50% 

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