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GCSE Religious Education

From September 2016, the Government requires that all pupils study a minimum of two religions in all Key
Stage 4 courses. In accordance with instruction received from the Bishops’ Conference of England and
Wales, our GCSE course will be based upon Catholic Christianity 50%, Judaism 25% and Themes (moral
Issues) 25%. The assessment is 100% exam. Students sit two exams at the end of Year 11.

CATHOLIC CHRISTIANITY
Beliefs Practices Sources Forms of Expression
 Trinity  Prayer  Bible  Architecture
 Creation  Sacraments  Magisterium  Paintings
 Nature of Jesus  Popular Piety  Vatican II  Frescos
 Salvation  Love of Neighbour  Church  Statuary
 Grace  Mission  Role of Mary  Drama & Music
 Eschatology  Evangelism  Jesus’ Teachings  Symbolism

JUDAISM

Beliefs Practices

 Nature of G-d  The Synagogue
 Sanctity of Life  Tenakh & Talmud

 Role of Messiah  Worship at home

 Promised Land  Prayer
 Abraham  Rituals

 Mitzvot  Festivals

Themes and Moral Issues
Relationships Social Justice
 Marriage  Equality
 Family Life  Religious Freedom
 Sex  Prejudice
 Cohabitation  Equality
 Divorce  Wealth & Poverty

Examination Board: AQA

Head of Department: Mr P Farley
pfarley@hagleyrc.worcs.sch.uk