Exam Board: AQA Level: GCSE Subject: RS First Teaching: September 2016 First Exam: June 2018 AQA approved. Trust the experts; let subject specialists with examining experience provide you with a comprehensive, creative and time-efficient teaching pathway through the 2016 AQA Specification A. - Enable students to build a strong core of knowledge as they progress through clear explanations of the content, engaging tasks and thought-provoking questions - Focus on the key themes of religious diversity, influence and impact with in-depth coverage of Christian, Islamic and Judaic beliefs and practices verified by faith advisors - Prepare students for assessment with skills-building activities, revision advice and practice questions tailored to the changed criteria - Cater for students of varying learning styles through a visually engaging approach that uses diagrams and artwork to enhance subject interest and understanding - Encourage students to take responsibility for their development, using student-friendly learning outcomes and quick knowledge-check questions to track their improvement AQA GCSE RS Spec A Content covered: Component 1: The study of religions: beliefs, teachings and practices Christianity - Beliefs and teachings - Practices Islam - Beliefs and teachings - Practices Judaism - Beliefs and teachings - Practices Component 2: Religious, philosophical and ethical studies - 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. - Covers the short course content.