GCSE (9-1) Religious Studies - Specification B: Beliefs in Action Two-Year Planner Area of Study 1: Religion and Ethics (Catholic Christianity) Area of Study 2: Religion, Peace and Conflict (Islam) Planner at a glance Each section has 8 numbered bullet points (1.1, 1,2 etc) and it is assumed that each bullet point will take a week to teach. The teaching weeks in brackets are for guidance only and allow you to adapt the planner to fit your timetable. Autumn Area of Study 1: Section 1 Catholic beliefs Area of Study 2: Section 1 Muslim beliefs Spring Area of Study 2 Section 1 Muslim beliefs (continued from Autumn term) Area of Study 1 Section 2 Marriage and the Family Area of Study 2 Section 2 Crime and Punishment Summer Area of Study 2 Section 2 Crime and Punishment (continued from Spring term) Area of Study 1 Section 3 Living the Catholic Life Autumn Year 11 Area of Study 1 Section 3 Living the Catholic Life (continued from Summer term) Area of Study 2 Section 3 Living the Muslim Life Area of Study 1 Section 4 Matters of Life and Death Spring Year 11 Area of Study 1 Section 4 Matters of Life and Death (continued from Autumn term) Area of Study 2 Section 4 Peace and Conflict Summer Year 11 Revision and examinations
Autumn - (14 teaching weeks) Introduction Introduction to Religious Studies GCSE Outline of the structure of the course including 2 examinations at the end: Area of Study One Religion and Ethics: Catholic Christianity (50%) Section 1 Catholic Beliefs Section 2 Marriage and the Family Section 3 Living the Catholic Life Section 4 Matters of Life and Death Area of Study Two Religion, Peace and Conflict: Islam (50%) Section 1 Muslim Beliefs Section 2 Crime and Punishment Section 3 Living the Muslim Life Section 4 Peace and Conflict Autumn Area of Study 1 - Section 1 Catholic Beliefs Students need to have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of: 1.1 The Trinity: the nature of the Trinity as expressed in the Nicene Creed; the oneness of God and the Father, Son and Holy Spirit; how this is reflected in worship and belief in the life of a Catholic today. - Examine the nature of the Trinity and how it is shown in the Nicene Creed - Explore why the oneness of God and the Father, Son and Holy Spirit is important to Catholics and how this is shown in the worship and belief in the life of a Catholic - Discuss and analyse the questions belief in the Trinity might raise for non-catholics 1.2 Biblical understandings of God as a Trinity of Persons: including reference to the baptism of Jesus and historical development of the doctrine of the Trinity including reference to the First Council of Nicaea and the
Autumn First Council of Constantinople. - Examine the Biblical understanding of the Trinity, know examples of how the Trinity is shown in the New Testament including Matthew 3:13-17 and John 14:26 - Explore the history of the doctrine of the Trinity including the Council of Nicaea and Constantinople - Discuss and analyse the importance of belief in the Trinity for Catholics 1.3 Creation: the biblical account of Creation including Genesis 1-2 and how it may be understood in different ways; the significance of the Creation account for Catholics in understanding the nature and characteristics of God especially as Creator, benevolent, omnipotent and eternal. - Examine the description of Creation found in Genesis 1 and 2 and know how it might be understood in a variety of ways - Explore what the Biblical account of Creation explains about the nature of God with reference to God as Creator, benevolent, omnipotent and eternal - Discuss and analyse the importance of the Biblical account of Creation and the ways it can be understood for Catholics and for non-catholics 1.4 The significance of the Creation account in understanding the nature of humanity: created in the image of God and humanity s relationship with Creation (stewardship); the implications of these beliefs for Catholics today. - Examine the significance of the biblical Creation account in understanding Gods relationship with humanity and the role of humanity with the environment including dominion vs stewardship - Discuss and analyse the impact of the Creation account of Catholic life today and the impact it has on non-catholics, including Humanists and atheists 1.5 The Incarnation: Jesus as incarnate Son, the divine Word including John 1, both fully God and fully human; the scriptural origins of this belief and its importance for Catholics today. - Examine the doctrine of the incarnation of the Trinity and how it is shown in the Bible including the infancy narratives and as the word in John 1 - Explore why the incarnation and belief in Jesus as both fully human and fully divine is important to Catholics and how this is shown in the worship and belief in the life of a Catholic
Autumn - Discuss and analyse the questions belief in the incarnation might raise for non-catholics including Humanists and atheists 1.6 The events in the Paschal Mystery: the life, death, resurrection and ascension of Jesus; the redemptive efficacy of these events; Catholic teachings about these events - Examine the events shown in the Paschal Mystery in Catholic teachings in the Bible and the Catechism - Explore why Catholics believe that that these events lead to redemption - Discuss and analyse the importance of the events shown in the Paschal Mystery and the ways it can be understood for Catholics and for non-catholics 1.7 The significance of the life, death, resurrection and ascension of Jesus for Catholic beliefs about salvation and grace and the implications of these events for Catholic practice today - Examine the importance of the life, death, resurrection and ascension in Catholic teachings about salvation in the Bible and the Catechism - Explore why Catholics believe that that these events lead to salvation and grace for Catholics - Discuss and analyse the importance of these events and the ways it can be understood for Catholics and for non- Catholics 1.8 Catholic beliefs about eschatology: life after death; the nature of resurrection, judgement, heaven, hell and purgatory; how they are shown in the Bible, and why they are important for Catholics today - Examine the nature and importance of Catholic teachings about eschatology including how they are shown in the Bible and the Catechism - Explore how life after death is shown in the Bible and the Catechism and why they are important for Catholics today - Discuss and analyse teachings about life after death and the ways it can be understood for Catholics and for non- Catholics including Humanists and atheists. Within each of these topics students should understand Catholic teachings concerning the beliefs and that there may be more than one perspective of a particular belief, practice or issue which might be more personal. Common and divergent views in the way beliefs and teachings are understood and expressed should be included throughout alongside their significance and importance for Catholic Christians in the UK today.
Autumn Area of Study 2 - Section 1 Muslim Beliefs Students need to have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of: 1.1 The six Beliefs of Islam: Their nature, history and purpose including Kitab al-iman 1:4; how they are understood and expressed in Muslim communities today; the importance of these principles for Muslim - Examine what is meant by the Six beliefs of Islam, be able to explain their history and provide examples of how they are shown in the Qur an including Qur'an, 112:1-4 and Kitab al-iman 1:4 - Explore how these beliefs are shown in Muslim life today - Discuss and analyse why they are important to Muslims and why they might cause questions to be raised by non- Muslims 1.2 The five roots of Usul ad-din in Shi a Islam: Their nature history and purpose; the importance of these principles for different Shi a communities today. - Examine what is meant by the Five Roots of Usul ad-din in Shia Islam, be able to explain their history and provide examples of how they are shown in the Qur an. - Explore how these beliefs are shown in Muslim life today - Discuss and analyse why they are important to Shia Muslims and why they might cause questions to be raised by other Muslims and by non-muslims 1.3 The nature of Allah: how the characteristics of Allah are shown in the Qur an and why they are important: Tawhid (oneness), immanence, transcendence, omnipotence, beneficence, mercy, fairness and justice, Adalat in Shi'a Islam - Examine the various characteristics of Allah which are shown in the Qur an (Tawhid, immanence, transcendence, omnipotence, beneficence, mercy, fairness and justice, Adalat in Shi'a Islam), be able to explain what they are and give examples of how these characteristics are shown in the Qur an. - Explore why these characteristics are important to Muslims and why these characteristics might cause questions to be raised by non-muslims 1.4 Risalah: the nature and importance of prophethood for Muslims; what the roles of prophets teach Muslims, exemplified in the lives Adam, Ibrahim, Isma il, Musa, Dawud, Isa, Muhammad - Examine the nature of Risalah, what prophethood is, who they are and what they did
Autumn - Explore the specific roles of Adam, Ibrahim, Isma il, Isa and Muhammad as prophets and be able to give examples of their lives from the Qur an. - Discuss and analyse the importance of prophethood for Muslims and why it might cause questions to be raised by non- Muslims 1.5 Muslim holy books: the nature, history, significance and purpose of Muslim holy books with reference to the Qur an, Tawrat (Torah), Zabur (Psalms) Injil (Gospel), Sahifah (Scrolls); the importance of the Muslim holy books for Muslims today - Examine the nature of the various Muslim holy books (the Qur an, Tawrat, Zabur, Injil and Sahifah) be able to explain what they are, their history and give examples of what they contain - Discuss and analyse why each of these holy books are important to Muslims and why they might cause questions to be raised by non-muslims 1.6 Malaikah: the nature and importance of angels for Muslims; how angels Jibril, Izra il and Mika il are shown in the Quran and their significance for Muslims today - Examine the nature of Malaikah, what they are, what they do and who they are. - Explore the role of Jibril, Izra il and Mika il and be able to give examples of their actions in the Quran - Discuss and analyse the importance of angels for Muslims and why they might cause questions to be raised by non- Muslims
Spring - (12 teaching weeks) Spring Area of Study 2 - Section 1 Muslim Beliefs (continued from Autumn, year 10) Students need to have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of: 1.7 al-qadr: the nature and importance of Predestination for Muslims; how al-qadr and human freedom relates to the Day of Judgement; the implications of belief in al-qadr for Muslims today - Examine the nature of al-qadr, be able to explain what divine predestination means and give examples of the effects of al- Qadr from the Qur an - Explore how the ideas of predestination and free-will relate to the Day of Judgement - Discuss and analyse why al-qadr is important in the lives of many Muslims today and why it might cause questions to be raised by some Muslims and non-muslims 1.8 Akhirah: Muslim teachings about life after death; the nature of judgement, paradise and hell; how they are shown in the Qur an; how Muslims teachings about life after death affect the life of a Muslim - Examine the nature of Akhirah: what Muslim beliefs and teachings about the nature of life after death are and how they are shown in the Qur an e.g. Qur an 4:57 - Explore how Muslim beliefs about the nature of Akhirah affect the life of a Muslims - Discuss and analyse the importance of Akhirah for Muslims and why they might cause questions to be raised by non- Muslims Within each of these topics students should understand Muslim teachings about beliefs that there may be more than one perspective of a particular belief, practice or issue which might be more personal. Common and divergent views in the way beliefs and teachings are understood and expressed should be included throughout alongside their significance and importance for Muslims in the UK today. Area of Study 1 - Section 2 Marriage and the Family Students need to have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of: 2.1 Marriage: the importance and purpose of marriage in Catholic life; Catholic teachings about marriage including Not Just Good, But Beautiful by Pope Francis; the importance of marriage in society; different
Spring atheist and Humanist attitudes to marriage, including cohabitation and the Catholic responses to them - Examine the nature, purpose and importance of marriage for Catholics - Explore why marriage is seen as important by both Catholics and society including the teachings of Pope Francis - Discuss and analyse different attitudes to marriage and cohabitation including why some people might question the importance of marriage and the Catholic responses to them 2.2 Sexual relationships: the importance of sexual relationships within Catholic teaching as marital, unitive and procreative; Catholic teaching on sexual relationships outside of marriage and homosexuality; different atheist and Humanist attitudes to sexual relationships and Catholic responses to them - Examine Catholic teachings about the nature and importance of the different types of sexual relationships including reference to homosexuality and sex outside marriage e.g. the Decalogue - Explore the nature and importance of the different types of sexual relationships including homosexuality and sex outside marriage and the way attitudes towards them have changed in the last century. - Discuss and analyse different attitudes to homosexuality and sex outside marriage including those of Humanists and atheists and the Catholic responses to them 2.3 Families: Catholic teaching about the purpose and importance of the family including procreation; security and education of children; Catholic and non-religious responses to the purpose of the family; different types of family within 21 st century society: nuclear, single parent, same sex parents, extended and blended families and Catholic responses to them including Familiaris Consortio 77-85. - Examine Catholic teachings about the nature, purpose and importance of the family, including reference to procreation and importance to the security and education of children - Explore the different types of family and the way that family types have changed over the last century, know examples of the different types and the advantages and disadvantages of each type - Discuss and analyse different attitudes to the different types of family and including those of Humanists and atheists and the Catholic responses to them 2.4 Support for the family in the local Catholic parish: how and why the local parish tries to support families including through family worship, the sacraments, classes for parents, groups for children and counselling; the importance of this support for Catholics today
Spring - Examine the ways that the Catholic parish encourages family life, including how and why the local parish community works to support families - Discuss and analyse the reasons why these ways might help and why they are important to both the family and to the Catholic community 2.5 Family planning: Catholic teachings about the different types of contraception and family planning including reference to Humanae Vitae; different atheist and Humanist attitudes to family planning and Catholic responses to them - Examine the Catholic attitude and teachings about the different types of contraception and family planning including reference to Humanae Vitae - Explore the nature and purpose of contraception, the different types and how they function including the advantages and disadvantages of the different types of contraception. - Discuss and analyse different attitudes to contraception including those of Humanists and atheists and the Catholic responses to them 2.6 Divorce: Catholic teachings about divorce, annulment and remarriage; different atheist and Humanist attitudes to divorce, annulment and remarriage and Catholic responses to them. - Examine the Catholic attitude and teachings about divorce and remarriage including reference to the Catholic Catechism - Explore the nature and purpose of divorce and re-marriage including the UK law on divorce - Discuss and analyse different attitudes to divorce and re-marriage including those of Humanists and atheists and the Catholic responses to them 2.7 Equality of men and women in the family: Catholic teaching about the role of men and women in the family including the dignity of work within the home; different atheist and Humanist attitudes about the equality of men and women in the family and Catholic responses to them - Examine Catholic beliefs, teachings and attitudes towards the role of men and women within the family - Explore the role of men and women as shown in the Bible and the Catholic Catechism - Discuss and analyse different attitudes to the role of men and women within the family and including those of Humanists and atheists and the Catholic responses to them 2.8 Catholic teachings about gender prejudice and discrimination: the meaning of gender prejudice and
Spring discrimination; examples of Catholic opposition to gender prejudice and discrimination; different non- atheist and Humanist attitudes to gender prejudice and discrimination and Catholic responses to them - Examine Catholic teachings about gender prejudice and discrimination and how Catholics show gender quality - Explore the nature and purpose of gender prejudice and discrimination - Discuss and analyse different attitudes to gender prejudice and discrimination including those of Humanists and atheists and the Catholic responses to them Within each of these topics students should understand Catholic teachings concerning the beliefs and that there may be more than one perspective of a particular belief, practice or issue which might be more personal. Common and divergent views in the way beliefs and teachings are understood and expressed should be included throughout alongside their significance and importance for Catholic Christians in the UK today. Area of Study 2 - Section 2 Crime and Punishment Students need to have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of: 2.1 Muslim attitudes towards crime and justice: the nature of justice; why justice is important for Muslims including Qur an 4:135; why justice is important for the victim; why punishment can be regarded as justice - Examine the nature of crime and justice - Explore Muslim teachings about justice e.g. Qur an 4:135 - Discuss and analyse the importance of justice in society, for Muslims and for the victims of crime and why punishment might be seen as an important part of justice for some Muslims 2.2 Muslim actions to end the causes of crime: the nature and problem of crime; reasons why crime might occur - poverty, politics, racism, drugs, upbringing and low self-esteem; what action is taken by Muslim individuals and Muslim groups to end these causes including the Muslim Chaplains Association and the work of Mosaic - Examine the nature of crime and the problems it causes in society - Explore the reasons why people might commit crimes and what can be done to alleviate the problems that cause crime - Discuss and analyse the motivation for and importance of the actions of Muslims who have helped reduce crime including a study of the Muslim Chaplains Association and the work of Mosaic
Summer - (12 teaching weeks) Summer Area of Study 2 - Section 2 Crime and Punishment (continued from Spring year 10) Students need to have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of: 2.3 Muslim teachings about good, evil and suffering: the nature of good actions and how they are rewarded; the nature of evil actions; why people suffer including the Qur an 21:23 - Examine Muslim teachings about and the nature of good and evil actions and reward and suffering as the consequences of both - Explore the reasons why certain actions are regarded as good and others as evil - Discuss and analyse the reasons why people suffer including a study of how reward and punishment is shown in Qur an 21:23 2.4 Muslim attitudes towards punishment: the nature of punishment, why punishment is important for Muslims; Qur anic teachings about punishment; why punishment can be regarded as justice; why punishment might be needed in society - Examine the nature and aims of punishment - Explore Muslim attitudes towards the use of punishment, including why punishment might be regarded as justice - Discuss and analyse why punishment might be needed in society 2.5 Muslim attitudes towards the aims of punishment: Muslim attitudes towards each of the aims of punishment -protection, retribution, deterrence and reformation; the strengths and weakness of each of the aims of punishment; Qur anic teachings about punishment - Examine Muslim attitudes to the nature and aims of punishment - Explore the role of punishment in society and the strengths and weaknesses of different aims of punishment (protection, retribution, deterrence and reformation) - Discuss and analyse Muslim and non-religious attitudes towards the use of punishment, including references to the use of punishment in the Qur an
Summer 2.6 Muslim teachings about forgiveness: the nature of forgiveness; how offenders are forgiven by the community and why this is needed; the nature of restorative justice and why is it important for criminals - Examine the nature of forgiveness and how it is shown to offenders in society - Discuss and analyse the importance of forgiveness for Muslims and in society, be able to give examples of how offenders are forgiven by the community and why it is important - Explore what restorative justice is and why it can be considered a Muslim concept 2.7 Muslim teachings about the treatment of criminals: use of torture, human rights, fair trial, trial by jury; atheist and Humanist attitudes towards the treatment of criminals - Examine issues raised by Muslims about the treatment of criminals such as fair treatment, human rights, the use of torture, and trials. - Explain the nature of each of the issues and why they raise problems in society - Discuss and analyse examples of each of the issues and evaluate the problems caused by them from the perspective of Muslims, Humanists and non-religious people 2.8 Muslim attitudes towards the death penalty: the nature and purpose of capital punishment; Muslim teachings about capital punishment including Sahih Muslim 16:4152; why some Muslims might support its use; why some Muslims might not support its use; atheist and Humanist attitudes towards the use of capital punishment - Examine the nature and purpose of capital punishment, be able to provide examples of it use. - Explore Muslim teachings about the advantages and disadvantages of capital punishment including Sahih Muslim 16:4152 - Discuss and analyse the different Muslim, Humanist and non-religious attitudes and teachings about the use of capital punishment Within each of these topics students should understand Muslim teachings about beliefs that there may be more than one perspective of a particular belief, practice or issue which might be more personal. Common and divergent views in the way beliefs and teachings are understood and expressed should be included throughout alongside their significance and importance for Muslims in the UK today Area of Study 1 - Section 3 Living the Catholic Life Students need to have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of: 3.1 The sacramental nature of reality: how the whole of creation manifests the presence of God; the meaning
Summer and effects of each of the seven sacraments; the practice and symbolism of each sacrament; how sacraments communicate the grace of God. - Examine the importance of sacramental nature of reality for Catholics including showing the presence of God and a way that God gives grace - Explore each of the seven sacraments, the biblical history, practice and the symbolism within each of them - Discuss and analyse why sacraments are important to Catholics, other Christians and why they might cause questions to be raised by non-religious people. 3.2 Liturgical worship within Catholic Christianity: The Mass including its structure; the Eucharist as the source and summit of Christian life; why liturgical worship is used; the practices and meaning of the activities. - Examine the nature of worship and the different types individual, informal and liturgical know why each are used and the meaning of each type - Explore liturgical worship in Catholicism and the importance of the Mass, be able to explain the structure of the Mass and the importance of each part including Introductory Rites, Liturgy of the Word, Liturgy of the Eucharist and Concluding Rite - Discuss and analyse why Catholics refer to the Eucharist as the source and summit of Christian life 3.3 The funeral rite as a liturgical celebration of the Church: practices associated with the funeral rite in the home, the church and the cemetery; the aims of the funeral rite including communion with the deceased; the communion of the community and the proclamation of eternal life to the community - Examine the practices and aims of the funeral rites of the Church as a liturgical celebration of the Church and understand why they are important - Explore why the funeral rites are important to the Church, the local parish community and to the individual - Discuss and analyse the purpose of the funeral rites for Catholics and whether they have value to non-religious people 3.4 Prayer as the raising of hearts and minds to God : the nature of and examples of the different types of prayer; the Lord s Prayer including Matt 6: 9-13, set (formulaic) prayers and informal (extempore) prayer; when each type might be used and why; the importance of having different types of worship - Examine the nature of the different types of prayer including set (formulaic) and informal (extempore), why each of the different ways is used and the importance of the different types of prayer, be able to give examples of each of the
Summer different types of prayer - Explore the Lord s prayer in detail, understand its history and the importance of the prayer for Catholics today - Discuss and analyse why it is important to have a variety of types of prayer and the importance of prayer to non-catholics 3.5 Non liturgical worship: The nature of the Rosary, Eucharistic adoration and Stations of the Cross; how each of these might be used and why; the importance of having different types of worship. - Examine the nature of the different types of non-liturgical worship particularly the Rosary, Eucharistic adoration and Stations of the Cross - Explore why each of these might be used and the importance of the each of them. - Discuss and analyse why it is important to have a variety of types of non-liturgical worship for Catholics and whether it is of value to non-catholics 3.6 Pilgrimage: the nature, history and purpose of pilgrimage; the significance of the places people go on pilgrimage; why pilgrimage is important for Catholics today with reference to Jerusalem, Lourdes, Rome and Walsingham. - Examine the nature, history and purpose of pilgrimage for Catholics - Explore in detail places of Catholic pilgrimage: Jerusalem, Rome, Lourdes and Walsingham include why Catholics go on pilgrimage to these places and what they do at them - Discuss and analyse why pilgrimage is important for Christians today and whether it is of value to non-catholics
Autumn -Year 11(14-15 teaching weeks) Autumn Year 11 Area of Study 1 - Section 3 Living the Catholic Life (continued from Summer year 10) Students need to have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of: 3.7 Catholic Social Teaching: how Catholic Social Teaching reflects the teaching to show love of neighbour; Catholic teaching on justice, peace and reconciliation including Laudato Si, how these teachings might be reflected in the lives of individual Catholics, the work of one Catholic agency in the UK, and one Catholic agency worldwide such as Cafod, Caritas and Missio. - Examine the role and importance of Catholic Social Teaching including how it shows love of neighbour - Explore how and why the Church works for justice, peace and reconciliation through its social teaching make a study of the teachings in Laudato Si - Discuss and analyse how these teachings are followed by individuals and by charities, make a study of one Catholic charity in the UK such as SVP and one which works overseas such as CAFOD, Caritas or Missio 3.8 Catholic mission and evangelism: the history and purpose of missionary and evangelical work; what the Church and individual Catholics do locally, nationally and globally, and how this fulfils the commission of Jesus and teachings of the Church including Evangeli Gaudium. - Examine the nature, history and purpose of Catholic missionary and evangelical work - Explore Church attitudes and teachings about missionary and evangelical work including its biblical origins and official teachings including Evangeli Gaudium - Discuss and analyse the action of the Church around the world including examples and discuss its impact on the world Within each of these topics students should understand Catholic teachings concerning the beliefs and that there may be more than one perspective of a particular belief, practice or issue which might be more personal. Common and divergent views in the way beliefs and teachings are understood and expressed should be included throughout alongside their significance and importance for Catholic Christians in the UK today Area of Study 2 - Section 3 Living the Muslim Life Students need to have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of: 3.1 Ten Obligatory Acts of Shi a Islam: their nature, history and purpose of the Ten Obligatory Acts; the practice
Autumn Year 11 and importance of Ten Obligatory Acts for Shi a Muslims today - Examine the nature of each of the Ten Obligatory Acts in Shi a Islam - Explain the history, purpose and importance of each of the Ten Obligatory Acts - Discuss and analyse the importance of the acts for Shi a Muslims today and why some people might not regard them as important 3.2 Shahadah as one of the Five Pillars: the nature, role and significance of Shahadah for Sunni and Shi a Muslims; why reciting Shahadah is important for Muslims, and its place in Muslim practice today - Examine Muslim beliefs about the Shahadah, know its history and refer to references to it from the Qur an 3:18 and from the Dome of the Rock - Explore the various uses of the Shahadah - Discuss and analyse why it is important to Muslims today and why it might not be important to non-muslims 3.3 Salah as one of the Five Pillars: the nature, history, significance and purpose of salah for Sunni and Shi a Muslims; how salah is performed including ablution, times, directions, movements and recitations, in the home and mosque and Jummah prayer. - Examine the different Muslim beliefs about the salah, be able to explain the history of salah and refer to references to it from the Qur an - Explore how salah is performed at home, in the mosque and during Jummah prayer, know about ablution, times, directions, movements and recitations - Discuss and assess why salah is important to Muslims today and why it might not be regarded as important by non- Muslims 3.4 Sawm as one of the Five Pillars: the nature, role, significance and purpose of fasting during Ramadan including Surah 2: 183-185; those who are excused from fasting and why; the significance of the Night of Power: the nature, history and purpose of the Night of Power; why Laylat al-qadr is important for Muslims today. - Examine the nature, role and history of sawm and refer to references to it from the Qur an - Explore the purpose and importance of sawm for Muslims especially during Ramadan. - Examine the nature, role and history of Laylat al-qadr and refer to references to it from the Qur an - Discuss and analyse the importance of sawm and Laylat al-qadr for Muslims today and why it might not be regarded as important by non-muslims
Autumn Year 11 3.5 Zakah as one of the Five Pillars and Khums: the nature, role, significance and purpose of zakah and khums; why zakah is important for Sunni Muslims; why khums is important for Shi a Muslim; the benefits of receiving Khums - Examine the nature, role and history of zakah and khums - Explore the reasons why they are needed and why Muslims will give them - Discuss and analyse the importance of zakah and khums to those giving and those receiving and why it might or might not be regarded as important for non-muslims 3.6 Hajj as one of the Five Pillars: the nature, role, origins and significance of hajj including Surah 2: 124-127; 22: 27-29; how hajj is performed and why hajj is important for Muslims; benefits and challenges from attending hajj - Explore the nature of the hajj, its history and importance for Muslims today including Qur an 2: 124-127; 22: 27-29 - Examine the different parts of the hajj, their history and purpose. - Explore the reasons why Muslims take part in the hajj and reasons why they might be unable to - Discuss and analyse the importance of the hajj for Muslims and why it might not be important to non-muslims 3.7 Jihad: the origins, meaning and significance of jihad; the difference between lesser and greater jihad; the conditions for declaration of lesser jihad; the importance of jihad in the life of Muslims - Examine the nature, meaning and importance of jihad and provide references to it from the Qur an - Explore the similarities and differences between lesser and greater jihad - Discuss and analyse the role and importance of each of the lesser and greater jihad in the lives of Muslims today and why it might and might not be important to non-muslims 3.8 The nature, origins, activities, meaning and significance of the celebration/ commemoration of Id-ul-Adha and Id-ul-Fitr in Sunni Islam; and Id-ul-Ghadeer and Ashura in Shi a Islam - Examine the nature and importance of festivals and commemorations as a whole for Muslims - Explore the origins and importance of the festivals Id-ul-Adha and Id-ul-Fitr and the origins and importance of the commemorations, Id-ul-Ghadeer and Ashura - Discuss and analyse the importance of the individual celebrations for Muslims and why they might not be important for non-muslims
Autumn Year 11 Within each of these topics students should understand Muslim teachings about beliefs that there may be more than one perspective of a particular belief, practice or issue which might be more personal. Common and divergent views in the way beliefs and teachings are understood and expressed should be included throughout alongside their significance and importance for Muslims in the UK today. Area of Study 1 - Section 4 Matters of Life and Death Students need to have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of: 4.1 Origins and value of the universe: scientific explanations for the origins of the universe and Catholic responses to them, including the work of Georges Lemaître; the value of the universe in Catholic teaching; and responses to the possible view that the universe can be used as a commodity - Examine the scientific explanations for the existence of the universe and the Catholic responses to them including reference to compatibility with Catholic teachings - Explore the value of the universe for Catholics - Discuss and analyse the concept that the universe is a commodity to be used from a Catholic, Humanist and atheist perspective 4.2 Sanctity of life: why human life is holy; how life is shown as special in the Bible including reference to being created in the image of God as shown in Genesis 1-3; the importance of the sanctity of life for Catholics today - Examine the concept of the sanctity of life, why Catholics regard life as holy including reference to Genesis 1-3 which show life is holy - Explore why belief in the sanctity of life is important to Catholics - Discuss and analyse the issues raised in Catholic life by belief in the idea of sanctity of life 4.3 Catholic responses to scientific and non-religious explanations about the origins and value of human life including evolution and survival of the fittest; the importance of the responses for Catholics today - Examine the scientific explanations for the origins and value of human life including reference to evolution and survival of the fittest and the Catholic responses to them including that science and Catholic teachings agree with each other - Explore the value of human life for Catholics
Autumn Year 11 4.4 Implications of the value and sanctity of life for the issue of abortion: the nature of abortion; Church teachings about abortion including reference to Humanae Vitae; religious, atheist and Humanist arguments surrounding its use and Catholic response to them - Explain various Catholic teachings about abortion and the sanctity of life including reference to Humanae Vitae - Explore the nature of abortion, why some people feel that it should be allowed and why some people think it should not be used - Discuss and analyse the issues raised by abortion for Catholics, Humanists and atheists 4.5 Death and the afterlife: Catholic teachings and beliefs that support the existence of a life after death including the resurrection of Jesus; Catholic and non-religious arguments for life after death: remembered lives, paranormal, logic, reward, comfort and meeting loved ones who have passed on; why people might hold these beliefs - Explore Catholic beliefs and teachings about life after life including the resurrection of Jesus - Examine the non-religious reasons why some people might believe in life after death, the nature, meaning and importance of remembered lives, paranormal, logic, reward, comfort and meeting loved ones - Discuss and analyse reasons for belief in life after death including non-religious ones and the Catholic responses to them
Spring -Year 11 (11 teaching weeks) Spring Year 11 Area of Study 1 - Section 4 Matters of Life and Death (continued from Autumn year 11) Students need to have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of: 4.6 Catholic responses to non-religious arguments against life after death: why Catholics reject arguments against life after death including as a source of comfort, lack of evidence, fraudulent accounts, social control and humanist beliefs. - Examine the non-religious reasons why some people might not accept belief in life after death; desire for comfort, lack of evidence, fraudulent accounts of paranormal experiences, social control (Marx) and humanist beliefs - Explore why Catholics reject these arguments - Discuss and analyse the importance of belief in life after death for Catholics and non-catholics 4.7 Implications of the value and sanctity of life for the issue of euthanasia: the nature of euthanasia; Church teachings about euthanasia; religious, atheist and Humanist arguments surrounding its use and Catholic responses to them including Hospice care - Explain Catholic teachings about euthanasia and the sanctity of life including the Catechism and support for hospices - Explore the nature of euthanasia, why some people feel that it should be allowed and why some people think it should not be used - Discuss and analyse the issues raised by euthanasia for Catholics, Humanists and atheists 4.8 Catholic responses to issues in the natural world: Catholic responses to threats to the world including pollution, global warming and the use of natural resources; stewardship and humanity s role as stewards; differing Catholic responses to animal rights including animal experimentation and the use of animals for food; atheist and Humanist attitudes to the natural world and Catholic responses to them. - Explain the nature of threats to the natural world such as pollution, global warming, animal experimentation and using animals for food - Explore various Catholic responses to problems in the natural world, including stewardship - Discuss and analyse the issues raised by threats to the natural world for Catholics, Humanists and atheists
Spring Year 11 Within each of these topics students should understand Catholic teachings concerning the beliefs and that there may be more than one perspective of a particular belief, practice or issue which might be more personal. Common and divergent views in the way beliefs and teachings are understood and expressed should be included throughout alongside their significance and importance for Catholic Christians in the UK today Area of Study 2 - Section 4 Peace and Conflict Students need to have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of: 4.1 Muslim attitudes towards peace: the nature and importance of peace for Muslims; Muslim teachings about peace, including Qur an25:63; Islam as a religion of peace - Examine Muslim attitudes to peace, the nature of peace and the importance of peace for Muslims - Explore Muslim teachings about peace including Qur an 25:63 - Discuss and analyse the importance of peace for Muslims and non-muslims 4.2 The role of Muslims in peace making: Muslim teachings about peace making; the importance of justice, forgiveness and reconciliation in peace making; the work of Muslims working for peace today, what they do and why they try to work for peace - Examine the nature of working for peace including the importance of working for justice, forgiveness and reconciliation in the world today - Explore the work of Muslims working for peace in the world their motivation and the action that they have taken - Discuss and analyse the importance of actively working for peace for Muslims and non-muslims 4.3 Muslim attitudes to conflict: the problems conflict causes within society; the nature and causes of conflict; why each of these lead to conflict - politics, resources, history, culture and religion; Muslim responses to the causes including Qur an 2:190 - Examine different Muslim attitudes to conflict - Explore the nature of conflict and the each of the causes of conflict (politics, resources, history, culture and religion) and Muslim responses to it including Qur an 2:190 - Explore each of the reasons why people might commit crimes and what can be done to alleviate the problems that cause conflict
Spring Year 11 4.4 Pacifism: the nature and history of pacifism; Muslim teachings about passive resistance and an example of its use; atheist and Humanist attitudes to pacifism and Muslim responses to them - Examine the nature and history of pacifism and Muslim teachings about it - Explore the purpose of passive resistance and an example of passive resistance today - Discuss and analyse why some people might agree with pacifism and some might not 4.5 Just War theory: the nature, history and importance of the just war theory; the conditions of a Just War; whether Just War is possible; Muslim teachings on Just War - Explore the nature and conditions of the just war, its history and Muslim teachings about just war - Examine the different conditions of the just war theory and discuss whether a just war is possible given modern methods of warfare - Discuss and analyse whether the just war theory is important for Muslims and non-muslims 4.6 Holy War: the nature of a holy war (Harb al-maqadis); teachings about war and peace as shown in the Qur an; Muslim teachings about war; Other religious and non-religious attitudes towards holy war - Examine Muslim beliefs about holy war (Harb al-maqadis), be able to explain Muslim teachings about war and peace especially those shown in the Qur an - Explore why Muslim teachings about war and peace are important to Muslims and how they might affect their lives - Discuss and analyse whether the concept of a Holy War is important for Christians and non-christians 4.7 Weapons of mass destruction: problems and benefits of WMD; Muslim attitudes towards the use of such weapons; atheist and Humanist attitudes towards the use of weapons of mass destruction and Muslim responses to them - Examine the nature of weapons of mass destruction and the benefits and problems associated with such weapons and - Explore Muslim attitudes to the acquisition and use of WMD including the reasons for these attitudes - Discuss and analyse why some people, Muslim, Humanist and non-religious might agree with WMD and some might not
4.8 Issues surrounding conflict: The nature and history of problems involved in conflict - violence, war, and terrorism, including Muslim views, atheist and Humanist views and Muslim responses to them; how Muslims have worked to overcome these issues - Examine the issues that surround conflict in the world today, the nature of and history of problems caused by violence, war and terrorism - Explore how both Muslims and other people are working to solve these problems - Discuss and analyse whether these issues can be overcome Within each of these topics students should understand Muslim teachings about beliefs that there may be more than one perspective of a particular belief, practice or issue which might be more personal. Common and divergent views in the way beliefs and teachings are understood and expressed should be included throughout alongside their significance and importance for Muslims in the UK today.
Summer -Year 11 (7 teaching weeks) Summer Year 11 Revision and examinations for Area of Study 1 and Area of Study 2