Year 11 Religion, Philosophy & Ethics for GCSEYear 11 Christianity & its Beliefs- The nature of God: the attributes and characteristics of God in Christianity
- Creation: the beliefs regarding the origins of the universe and humanity in Christianity
- Jesus Christ: the significance of Jesus in Christianity, including his life, teachings, and death
- Salvation: the concept of salvation and how it is understood in Christianity
- Eschatology: the beliefs about the end times and the afterlife in Christianity
- Christian denominations: an overview of the different branches of Christianity and their beliefs
Year 11 Christian Practices- Worship: the forms and significance of worship in Christianity, including sacraments and liturgy
- Prayer: the role of prayer in the lives of Christians and different types of prayer
- Festivals and celebrations: the major Christian festivals and their significance
- Pilgrimage: the concept of pilgrimage in Christianity and its importance
- Moral teachings: the ethical teachings of Christianity and their application in daily life
Year 11 Religion of Islam- Overview of Islam: the history, origins, and basic beliefs of Islam
- The Qur'an: the significance and authority of the Qur'an in Islam
- The Prophet Muhammad: the life, teachings, and significance of Muhammad in Islam
- Five Pillars of Islam: an in-depth study of the five pillars and their importance in the Islamic faith
- Islamic law: an introduction to Sharia law and its application in Muslim societies
Year 11 Islamic Beliefs & Teaching- Tawhid: the concept of the oneness of Allah and its importance in Islam
- Prophethood: the belief in prophethood and the importance of prophets in Islam
- Angels and Jinn: the existence and role of angels and jinn in Islamic belief
- Predestination: the concept of predestination and free will in Islam
- Day of Judgment: the beliefs about the Day of Judgment and its significance in Islam
Year 11 Practices of Islam- Salah: an in-depth study of the Muslim prayer, its rituals, and significance
- Sawm: the importance and practices of fasting during Ramadan
- Zakat: the concept of charity and the obligation to give zakat in Islam
- Hajj: an exploration of the rituals and significance of the pilgrimage to Mecca
- Moral teachings: the ethical teachings of Islam and their application in daily life
Year 11 Religious & Ethical Studies in the Modern World- Secularism: the concept of secularism and its impact on religion in the modern world
- Pluralism: an exploration of religious diversity and its challenges in a globalized society
- Religious extremism: an examination of the rise of religious extremism and its consequences
- Interfaith dialogue: the importance of dialogue and understanding between different religions
- Religious responses to contemporary ethical issues: an exploration of how religions address issues such as abortion, euthanasia, and same-sex marriage
Year 11 Relationships- Relationships with God: the importance of a personal relationship with God in different religions
- Relationships with others: the ethical teachings of different religions regarding interpersonal relationships
- Marriage and family: an exploration of the significance of marriage and family in different religious traditions
- Gender and sexuality: an examination of religious perspectives on gender roles and sexual ethics
- Interfaith relationships: the challenges and opportunities of interfaith relationships in a diverse society
Year 11 Life & Death- Meaning of life: different religious perspectives on the purpose and meaning of life
- Death and dying: religious beliefs and practices surrounding death and the afterlife
- Mourning and funeral rituals: an exploration of different religious mourning and funeral practices
- Euthanasia: religious perspectives on euthanasia and assisted suicide
- Theodicy: the problem of evil and suffering and religious responses to it
Year 11 Good & Evil- Moral philosophy: an introduction to different ethical theories and their application to issues of good and evil
- Ethical decision making: the process of making moral choices and the role of religious beliefs in ethical decision making
- The problem of evil: different religious responses to the problem of evil and suffering
- Social justice: religious perspectives on issues of poverty, inequality, and social justice
- Environmental ethics: religious teachings on stewardship and the responsibility towards the environment
Year 11 Human Rights- Human rights in religious traditions: an exploration of how different religions view and advocate for human rights
- Religious freedom: the importance of religious freedom and its challenges in different societies
- Equality and discrimination: religious perspectives on issues of equality, discrimination, and social justice
- Religious persecution: an examination of religious persecution and its impact on individuals and communities
- Intersections of religion and human rights: an analysis of the relationship between religion and human rights in contemporary society.
This course is helpful for the following exams: Year 10, Year 11