GCSE Short CoursesReligious Studies A: World Religions - 1030

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Please note: Judaism has been incorporated into the Religious Studies A: World Religions specification, for first teaching from September 2009. For further information, please read the full notice to centres (PDF, 54Kb).

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Overview

This course, with its emphasis on World Religions, provides an opportunity for students to follow a coherent programme of study, balanced in terms of breadth and depth, and supports the study of Christianity and/or one or two other principal religions. For instance, students might study Christian (Roman Catholic) Perspectives together with Judaism.

The course complements, and may be delivered in conjunction with, courses in Personal, Social and Health Education and/or Citizenship. The course can be delivered in conjunction with the Full Course; students may transfer from one course to another at almost any point in their period of study.

Students who are awarded grade C or above, may study for an Advanced level qualification.

Specification aims

The aims of this specification are to encourage students to:

  • Acquire knowledge and develop understanding of the beliefs, values and traditions of one or more religions.
  • Consider the influence of the beliefs, values and traditions associated with one or more religions.
  • Consider religious and other responses to moral issues.
  • Identify, investigate and respond to fundamental questions of life raised by religion and human experience, including questions about the meaning and purpose of life.
  • Develop skills relevant to the study of religion.