GCSE Religious Studies
This is a two year course, with three distinct areas of study
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Challenge
of Jesus
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Christian
Church
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Christian
Morality
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Areas of the life of Jesus are explored: Palestine as Jesus knew it: The identity of Jesus: The teaching of Jesus The deeds of Jesus: (Note that the exam questions will make use of the Good News Bible translation.) |
Pupils are expected to explore various aspects of the life of the Church by studying two contrasting traditions: usually Presbyterian and Roman Catholic. The Christian Calendar: Significance of Church buildings & furnishings: Worship,Scripture, Prayer etc. Sacraments of & the local Church Special study of Baptism and Communion Key personnel in the Church Local organisation of the Church Developing understanding and contact
between Christian Churches |
Pupils have the opportunity to examine areas of morality from a Christian perspective: Friendship, sexuality & responsibility: Different types of love: use of the Greek words for love required! Marriage, separation & divorce Parenting: Care and respect for life - with a special study on abortion Social responsibilities - work, unemployment & leisure Rights of employer and employee |