Summary: Endorsed by OCR and written by experts in World Religions, this second edition of GCSE Religious Studies for OCR A: Islam has been fully revised to meet the structure, content and assessment requirements of the 2009 OCR full course and short course GCSE in Religious Studies Specification A, Units B577 and B578.This new edition provides an engaging and accessible insight into the beliefs and practices of Islam, as well as Muslim teaching about moral questons such as:* What are the main principles of Islam and how do they affect the daily lives of Muslims?* Why are festivals and pilgrimages important for Muslims?* Why is the Qur'an so sacred, and what part does it play in the lives of modern Muslims?* What does it mean to be a Muslim in the twenty-first century?Key features in the text include:* Practice GCSE questions* Guidance on how to approach examination answers* Full coverage of the revised GCSE specification* Expert authorship ensuring confidence in content and approach.
Endorsed by OCR for use with the 2009 OCR GCSE Religious Studies A: World Religion(s) specificationPractical teaching and learning ideas that provide fresh approaches to GCSE Religious Studies.Provides ideas for ICT based activities.Provides advice on and model answers to exam questions.
Endorsed by OCR for use with the 2009 OCR GCSE Religious Studies A: World Religion(s) specification
Table of Contents: Introduction1 Core Beliefs2 Special Days3 Pilgrimage4 Major Divisions and Interpretations5 Places and Forms of Worship6 Religion in the Faith Community and the Family7 Sacred WritingsGlossaryIndex
About the Author(s): Janet Green is a retired teacher and Principal Examiner OCR for Religious Studies. She is now a self employed writer and a presenter and editor for BBC Radio Bristol.
Readership: GCSE RS students
Reviews:
We use this textbook and it suits our students giving them the depth of information they require for GCSE. The format of the book is excellent for setting tasks related to the assessment criteria for GCSE.
