GCSE Edexcel

Course Outline for Syllabus A Units C & J

Overview

Students will study unit C – Religion and life based on a study of Catholic Christianity, and J – Catholic Christianity.

The aims of the course are to;

· Stimulate interest in and enthusiasm for a study of Religion.

· Acquire and develop knowledge and understanding of the key elements (beliefs, values and traditions) of a living religion.

· Consider the influence of the beliefs, values and traditions associated with one or more Religions.

· Consider religious and other responses to moral issues.

· Identify, investigate and respond to fundamental questions of life raised by religion and human experience.

· Develop skills relevant to the study of Religion.

In addition;

· The course has high citizenship content.

· It reflects UK tradition of mainly Christian, whilst taking into account other principal religions.

· Fulfils the content of the Curriculum Directory.

· Encourages the development of key skills.

C: Religion and Life based on a study of Catholic Christianity.

· Believing in God

· Matters of life and death

· Marriage and the family

· Social harmony

· Religion and the media (coursework)

J: Catholic Christianity

· Beliefs and values

· Community and Traditions

· Worship and celebration

· Living the Christian life

· Christian Vocation (coursework)