GCSE Religious Studies: Short course
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- Teaching from: September 2016
- Exams from: June 2018
- Specification code: 8061
- QAN code: 601/8399/8
Our new GCSE Religious Studies short course includes four religions, and contemporary and relevant themes. We’ve ensured that you and your students have a choice of intriguing subjects to explore and discuss.
Students will learn how religion, philosophy and ethics form the basis of our culture, and develop valuable skills that will help prepare them for further study.
We’ve included familiar topics and inspiring new ones, so we’re confident that this new specification is enjoyable to teach and engaging for students of all abilities.
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Email: religiousstudies@aqa.org.uk