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Religious Education
Since September 2016, the Government have 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 ▪ Love of Neighbour ▪ Church ▪ Statuary
▪ Grace ▪ Mission ▪ Role of Mary ▪ Drama and Music
▪ Eschatology ▪ Evangelism ▪ Jesus’ Teachings ▪ Symbolism
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 pfarley@hagleyrc.worcs.sch.uk
Head of Department: Mr P Farley
