GCSE Religious Studies

Course Summary

A two year academic course for Years 9 and 10 students. This covers the syllabus of AQA GCSE Religious Studies A (8062).

Status: Full AQA GCSE Religious Studies A

Course Dates: September to May

Delivery: Tutorials with homework assigned.

Duration: 2 academic years.

Days & Times: Thursday evenings from 6:30pm – 8pm.

Starting: Thursday 14th September 2023 at 6:30pm-8:00pm

Venue: British Muslim Heritage Centre, College Road, Whalley Range, Manchester, M16 8BP

Course Fees: £200 to be paid over 2 years (£100 each semester).

Exam Fee: £70 (this may increase slightly)

Assessment: All units will be taught in English. Students will be assessed throughout the course. There will be 2 formal written examinations at the end of the course:

1 hour 45 mins – 50% (Islam)

1 hour 45 mins – 50% (Christianity)

A certificate from AQA GCSE examination board will be awarded to students.

Content:

1) Beliefs, teachings and practices of two world religions (50%); Christianity and Islam

2) Thematic studies based around Christianity and Islam (50%);

Theme A: Relationships and families

Theme B: Religion and life.

Theme C: The existence of God & revelation

Theme D: Religion, peace & conflict

Resources:

1. GCSE Religious Studies for AQA A: Christianity

Series edited by Cynthia Bartlett, By (authors) Marianne Fleming, Peter Smith, David Worden

ISBN 978 0 19 837033 8

2. GCSE Religious Studies for AQA A: Islam

Paperback GCSE Religious Studies for AQA A

Series edited by Cynthia Bartlett, By (authors) Marianne Fleming, Peter Smith, David Worden

ISBN 978 0 19 837034 5

General Enquires: Shafiq Siddiq

Email: shafiq.siddiq@bmhc.org.uk

Web: www.bmhc.org.uk

Refund policy: No Refunds

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