Component 1: The study of religions: beliefs, teachings and practices
What's assessed
Beliefs, teachings and practices of Christianity and Judaism
How it's assessed
• Written exam: 1 hour 45 minutes
• 96 marks, plus 6 marks for spelling, punctuation and grammar (SPaG)
• 50% of GCSE
Questions
Each religion has a common structure of two five-part questions of 1, 2, 4, 5 and 12 marks.
Each religion is marked out of 48
Component 2: Thematic studies
What's assessed
Four chosen out of 6 religious, philosophical and ethical studies themes
• Theme A: Relationships and families.
• Theme B: Religion and life.
• Theme C: The existence of God and revelation.
• Theme D: Religion, peace and conflict.
• Theme E: Religion, crime and punishment.
• Theme F: Religion, human rights and social justice.
Textual studies themes:
How it's assessed
• Written exam: 1 hour 45 minutes
• 96 marks, plus 3 marks for spelling, punctuation and grammar (SPaG)
• 50% of GCSE
Questions
Each theme has a common structure of one five-part question of 1, 2, 4, 5 and 12 marks.
Each theme is marked out of 24.
- Manager: Jane Nicholson
- Manager: Jane Nicholson