Summary: Endorsed by Edexcel and written by an experienced examiner, GCSE Religious Studies for Edexcel supports the structure, content and assessment requirements of the Specification. It covers Religion and Life (Unit 1) Religion and Society (Unit 8) through an active-learning approach and vibrant content which allows students to engage with the topic, developing their thinking and enquiry skills. Includes: a range of different activities targetted at the different assessment objectives of the Specificationexam-style practice questions with model answers and examiner's tips, hints and advicethe most popular choice of religions - Christianity and IslamClick here to view sample chapters:Believing in GodExamination Practice
Endorsed by Edexcel and written by an experienced examiner, GCSE Religious Studies for Edexcel supports the structure, content and assessment requirements of the Specification. It covers Religion and Life (Unit 1) Religion and Society (Unit 8) through an active-learning approach and vibrant content which allows students to engage with the topic, developing their thinking and enquiry skills. Includes:
Click here to view sample chapters:
Believing in GodExamination Practice
Cost effective - you only need to buy one book!An active-learning approach which allows students to engage with the topic and vibrant content, developing their thinking and enquiry skillsClearly differentiated activities covering the assessment objectives of the SpecificationExam-style practice questions with model answers and examiner's tips, hints and advice
Cost effective - you only need to buy one book!
An active-learning approach which allows students to engage with the topic and vibrant content, developing their thinking and enquiry skills
Clearly differentiated activities covering the assessment objectives of the Specification
Exam-style practice questions with model answers and examiner's tips, hints and advice
Table of Contents: UNIT 1 RELIGION AND LIFE1 Believing in GodReligious upbringingReligious experienceThe argument from designThe argument from causationScientific explanations of the worldChristian responses to scientific explanations of the origin of the worldUnanswered prayersChristian responses to unanswered prayersEvil and sufferingChristian responses to the problem of evil and sufferingTwo programmes about religionExamination practice (b- and c-type questions)2 Matters of life and deathChristian beliefs about life after deathMuslim beliefs about life after deathNon-religious reasons for belief in life after deathReasons for non-belief in life after deathThe nature of abortionChristian attitudes to abortionMuslim attitudes to abortionThe nature of euthanasiaChristian attitudes to euthanasiaMuslim attitudes to euthanasiaThe media and matters of life and deathExamination practice (a- and b-type questions)3 Marriage and family life3.1 Changing attitudes to marriage and family life3.2 Christian attitudes to sex outside marriage3.3 Muslim attitudes to sex outside marriage3.4 Christian attitudes to divorce3.5 Muslim attitudes to divorce3.6 The importance of family life for Christians3.7 The importance of family life for Muslims3.8 Christian attitudes to homosexuality3.9 Muslim attitudes to homosexuality3.10 Christian attitudes to contraception3.11 Muslim attitudes to contraceptionExamination practice (c- and d-type questions)4 Religion and community cohesionChanging roles of men and women in the UKChristian attitudes to equal rights for women in religionMuslim attitudes to equal rights for women in religionThe UK as a multi-ethnic societyCommunity cohesion in the UKChristians and racial harmonyMuslims and racial harmonyThe UK as a multi-faith societyIssues for religions in a multi-faith societyReligions and community cohesion in the UKThe media and community cohesionExamination practice (a and d-type questions)UNIT 8 RELIGION AND SOCIETY5 Religion: rights and responsibilitiesMaking moral decisions: the authority of the BibleMaking moral decisions: the authority of the ChurchMaking moral decisions: the role of conscienceMaking moral decisions: Situation EthicsMaking moral decisions: using a variety of authoritiesHuman rights in the UKChristians and human rightsLiving in a democracyChristian teachings on moral duties and responsibilitiesGenetic engineeringChristian attitudes to genetic engineeringExamination practice (a- and b-type questions)Religion: environmental and medical issues6.1 Global warming6.2 Pollution6.3 Natural resources6.3 Christian teachings on stewardship6.4 Muslim teachings on stewardship6.5 Infertility treatments6.6 Christian attitudes to infertility treatments6.7 Muslim attitudes to infertility treatments6.8 Transplant surgery6.9 Christian attitudes to transplant surgery6.10 Muslim attitudes to transplant surgeryExamination practice (b- and c-type questions)Religion: peace and conflict7.1 The United Nations7.2 Religious organisations and world peace7.3 Reasons for warfare7.4 The theory of just war7.5 Christians attitudes to war7.6 Muslim attitudes to war7.7 Christian attitudes to bullying7.8 Muslim attitudes to bullyingReligious conflicts within families7.10 Religious conflicts within families7.11 Muslim teachings on forgiveness and reconciliationExamination practice (c- and d-type questions)8 Religion: crime and punishment8.1 Law and justice8.2 Theories of punishment8.3 Why justice is important for Christians8.4 Why justice is important for Muslims8.5 Capital punishment8.6 Christian attitudes to capital punishment8.7 Muslim attitudes to capital punishment8.8 Drugs and alcohol: the law8.9 Drugs and alcohol: social and health problems8.10 Christian attitudes to drugs and alcohol8.11 Muslim attitudes to drugs and alcoholExamination practice (a- and d-type questions)GlossaryIndex
About the Author(s): Diane Kolka is an experienced RE teacher, author and Chief Examiner. She is the co-author of Religion and Life: Christianity, GCSE Catholic Christianity for Edexcel and our KS3 RE series, Religions to InspiRE: Christianity, Roman Catholic Christianity and Buddhism.
Diane Kolka is an experienced RE teacher, author and Chief Examiner. She is the co-author of Religion and Life: Christianity, GCSE Catholic Christianity for Edexcel and our KS3 RE series, Religions to InspiRE: Christianity, Roman Catholic Christianity and Buddhism.
