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GCSE RE

GCSE RE. Asking important questions about important life issues. RELIGIOUS STUDIES: Philosophy and Applied Ethics. Religious Studies is NOT about learning what kinds of clothes people of different religions wear. It is NOT about being able to name the parts of a temple.

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GCSE RE

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  1. GCSE RE Asking important questions about important life issues

  2. RELIGIOUS STUDIES: Philosophy and Applied Ethics Religious Studies is NOT about learning what kinds of clothes people of different religions wear. It is NOT about being able to name the parts of a temple. It is NOT about learning how people pray. This is a course on philosophy and ethics.

  3. RELIGIOUS STUDIES: Philosophy and Applied Ethics Philosophy = Trying to find out how the universe works. Ethics = Thinking about right and wrong and how to lead a good life. This course addresses the BIGGEST of life’s questions.

  4. RELIGIOUS STUDIES: Philosophy and Applied Ethics We will do this through the study of Islam, Christianity and non-religious philosophies. We will evaluate other people’s answers to try and find, and justify, our own.

  5. Ethics and Religion • Short Course GCSE • GCSE grade • Recognised by post – 16 centres, universities and employers • 1 lesson a week • Ethics – issues of right and wrong • Different views including religious views • Your views • Topics: - Prejudice and Equality - Animal Rights - Abortion - War and use of violence

  6. Full Course GCSE • This is additional to your 4 choices • If you are interested in studying for the full course there is a box to tick on the Options Form • Opportunity to study further ethical or philosophical questions • Why is there suffering? • Is there life after death? • Is it right that some people are rich and other people do not have enough food to eat?

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