GCSE Religious Studies

AQA's GCSE Religious Studies course covers a range of religions and non-religious beliefs, and aims to help students develop critical thinking skills and an understanding of the role of religion in culture:

• Content

  Students study a variety of religions and non-religious beliefs, including Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Sikhism, atheism, and humanism.

• Learning outcomes

  Students develop their understanding of religious beliefs and teachings, and how to construct well-argued arguments. They also learn to reflect on their own values and beliefs, and how to apply their knowledge to questions of belief, value, and meaning.

• Skills

  Students develop analytical and critical thinking skills, the ability to work with abstract ideas, and leadership and research skills.

• Assessment

  Students complete all assessments at the end of the course. Question papers are designed to enable students of all abilities to show what they know.