Religious Education

Religious Education at FGCSWhat topics will my child study in year 7 and 8?

Students acquire the basic skills in RE including analytical skills and a range of philosophical theories to enable them to understand their community and their place in the theologian world.

In year 7 the following areas are studied:

• Transitional Unit (primary to secondary
• Key elements and origins of Judaism
• Introduction to Humanism
• Introduction to Philosophy
• Origins, Sanctity and Dignity of Life
• Celebrations
• Introduction to Christian Beliefs, Teachings and Practices
• Introduction to Islamic Beliefs, Teachings and Practices

What topics will my child study in year 9, 10 and 11?

Students follow GCSE (9 - 1) Eduqas (formerly known as WJEC) Religious Studies Route A. Details of this specification can be found here.

The course consists of three components:

• Religious, Philosophical and Ethical Studies in the Modern World, UK’s ethical issues such as the problem with Human Rights and Relationships
• Study of beliefs and practices of Christianity
• Study of beliefs and practices of a chosen world faith; Islam.

Do you have a reading list for this subject?

Eduqas GCSE (9 – 1) WJEC Religious Studies Route A by Joy White, Chris Owens, Ed Pawson, Amanda Ridley

How can I help my child to excel in this subject?

In addition to discussing learning with your child and monitoring their homework, ensuring your child watches a regular news programme, or keep abreast of the latest news events by a reputable news app. Taking your child to interesting historical places, be it a museum, a place of worship or a natural history museum, will provide them with the broader knowledge they need to access the curriculum.

Are there any online resources?

• http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zh3rkqt
• http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zb48q6f
• https://www.truetube.co.uk/

Are there any important dates for me to be aware of in your subject?

Advanced notification will be given for educational visits. Information will be provided of dates for interim assessments, internal and external examinations.

How will my child be assessed at the end of the course?

Component/Paper 1: Religious, Philosophical and Ethical Studies in the Modern World

• Written examination: 2 hours
• 50% of qualification

Component 2/Paper 2: Study of Christianity

• Written examination: 1 hour
• 25% of qualification

Component 3/Paper 3: Study of a World Faith

• Written examination: 1 hour
• 25% of qualification