Religious Education

KS3 Religious Studies

This is a three-year rolling course.

Students focus on the six major world religions: Christianity, Islam, Sikhism, Judaism, Hinduism and Buddhism. 

Students study the following topics:

Year One

  • Arguments for the existence of God:
  • How different religions respond to environmental issues and animal rights;
  • Key religious figures.

Year Two

  • Religious beliefs and practices
  • Religious festivals

Year Three

  • Rites of Passage;
  • Places of Worship.

Recommended Revision Guide

CGP KS3 Religious Education Complete Study & Practice

KS3 Bitesize

KS4 Religious Studies

Eduqas GCSE Religious Studies (Short Course)

This is a two-year linear course.

Students sit three exam papers at the end of Year 11.

Students study the following topics:

Year 10

  • Issues of relationships
  • Issues of life and death

Year 11

  • Christianity
  • Islam

Recommended Resources

GCSE RS Short Course Specification

Eduqas GCSE (9-1) Revision Guide

GCSE Past Papers & Mark Schemes

GCSE Bitesize