GCSE – RELIGIOUS STUDIES
GCSE – Religious Studies
Introduction
The RS Department offers two pathways at GCSE level:
1. CCEA GCSE Religious Studies
During Year 11 students will complete Unit 5: Christianity through a Study of the Gospel of Mark. They will complete five topics:
· The Identity of Jesus
· Jesus the Miracle Worker
· The Teaching of Jesus
· The Death and Resurrection of Jesus
· The Role and Nature of Christian Discipleship
During Year 12 students will complete Unit 6: An Introduction to Christian Ethics. They will complete five topics:
· Personal and Family Issues
· Matters of Life and Death
· Developments in Bioethics
· Contemporary Issues in Christianity
· Modern Warfare
Assessment
Students will complete one written exam at the end of Year 11 and Year 12, lasting 1 hour and 30 mins. Each exam is worth 50% of their final GCSE grade.
No Coursework or Controlled Assessment.
2. OCN NI Level 2 Certificate in Religious Studies
This qualification provides students who may struggle with the demands of written examinations the opportunity to achieve a Level 2 Certificate in Religious Studies which is equivalent to a grade B at GCSE Level. Students study nine units and complete a portfolio of work for each unit. This work is assessed on a pass/fail basis. There is no external written examination. 100% of the qualification is gained through the completion of the portfolio work and all nine pieces must be submitted and meet the required standard to achieve a pass.
Nine units are covered over two years. These are
- Exploring Personal Identity and Faith
- Addiction
- Charity and Religious Charities
- Exploring Religious Traditions within Own Community
- Life and Death Issues
- Life of a Famous Person of Faith
- Marriage and Divorce
- Prejudice and Discrimination
- World Faith
Career Opportunities
Accountancy Business Administration
Dentistry Environmental Studies
Ethics Journalism
Law Media Studies
Medicine Nursing
Pharmacy Philosophy
Psychology Teaching
Theology
Or any Arts course.
