KS4 Subject: Religious Studies

What topics will you study in KS4 Religious Studies?

Students follow GCSE (9 - 1) Eduqas (formerly known as WJEC) Religious Studies Route A. Details of this specification can be found here.

The course consists of three components:

  • Religious, Philosophical and Ethical Studies in the Modern World, UK’s ethical issues such as the problem with Human Rights and Relationships
  • Study of beliefs and practices of Christianity
  • Study of beliefs and practices of a chosen world faith; Islam.

Advanced notification will be given for educational visits. Information will be provided of dates for interim assessments, internal and external examinations.

Do you have a reading list for this subject?

Eduqas GCSE (9 – 1) WJEC Religious Studies Route A by Joy White, Chris Owens, Ed Pawson, Amanda Ridley.

How will you be assessed during the course?

Component/Paper 1: Religious, Philosophical and Ethical Studies in the Modern World

  • Written examination: 2 hours
  • 50% of qualification

Component 2/Paper 2: Study of Christianity

  • Written examination: 1 hour
  • 25% of qualification

Component 3/Paper 3: Study of a World Faith

  • Written examination: 1 hour
  • 25% of qualification

How can you help your child excel in this subject?

In addition to discussing learning with your child and monitoring their homework, ensuring your child watches a regular news programme, or keep abreast of the latest news events by a reputable news app. Taking your child to interesting historical places, be it a museum, a place of worship or a natural history museum, will provide them with the broader knowledge they need to access the curriculum.