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Religious Education
Since September 2016, the Government has required that all students 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 ▪ Statuary
▪ Grace ▪ Love of Neighbour ▪ Church ▪ Drama and Music
▪ Eschatology ▪ Symbolism
▪ Mission ▪ Role of Mary
▪ Evangelism ▪ Jesus’ Teachings
JUDAISM
Beliefs Practices
▪ Nature of God ▪ The Synagogue
▪ Sanctity of Life ▪ Tenakh and 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 and Poverty
Examination Board: AQA Specification B pfarley@emmausmac.com
Head of Department: Mr P Farley
