Religious Studies

Aims:  The two exams  Resources  How to use the resources

Year 11 Learning  Unit 3 – Moral Issues Topics Believing in God Matters of Life and Death Marriage and Family Life Social Harmony Example question: ‘Explain why there are different Christian attitudes to divorce’

 The first exam  Monday 11th May 2015  8.50am  Breakfast Revision – 8am

Year 10 Learning  Unit 10 – Catholic Christianity Topics Beliefs and Values Community and Tradition Worship and Celebration Living the Christian Life Example question: ‘Believing that God is three in one makes no sense’ - discuss

 The second exam (7 days later)  Monday 18th May 2015  1.35pm  Breakfast Revision – 8am

1. (a) What is racial discrimination (2) (b) Outline different attitudes among Christians to the role of women in ministry. ( 6) (c) Explain how Catholic teachings may help to promote racial harmony ( 8) (d) “ All societies should be multi-faith societies.” Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion, showing you have considered another point of view. In your answer you should refer to Christianity. (4) 2. (a) What is religious pluralism ? (2) (b) Outline biblical teachings on the roles of men and women. (6) (c) Explain how ONE modern Christian person or organisation has promoted racial harmony. (8) (d) “ Christianity stops people being racist.” Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion, showing you have considered another point of view. In your answer you should refer to Christianity. (4) EITHER OR 1. (a) What is atheism? (2) (b) Do you think God is the cause of the universe? Give two reasons for your point of view. (4) (c) Explain how a religious upbringing can lead to belief in God (8) (d) “Considering the evidence everyone should be agnostic.” (i) Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion. (3) (ii) Give reasons why some people may disagree with you. (3) 2. (a) What is meant by Free Will? (2) (b) Do you think prayer is a waste of time? Give two reasons for your point of view. (4) (c) Explain how religious experience can lead to belief in God (8) (d) “Evil and suffering in the world prove God doesn’t exist.” (i) Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion. (3) (ii) Give reasons why some people may disagree with you. (3)

Resources  Parent Booklet (will be posted to you)  2 Past Paper Booklets  Revision Guide  My Big Campus  Lunchtime Revision

How can you help?  Parent Booklet 85% your child’s time is spent out of school – your support makes a difference Little and often – e.g. key words Take an interest and ask questions – e.g. how long will you have to answer that in the exam?

How can you help?  Past Paper Booklet Practice makes perfect No surprises Every question twice

How can you help?  Revision Guide Buy one (£7.99 new) Covers essential knowledge

How can you help?  My Big Campus Encourage your children to explore it Use the downloads

1. Log on to My Big Campus

2. Search for ‘Year 11 RS Heaven’ and request to join.

Once you are a member you will be able to enter via your ‘groups’ page

3. Click on the resources tab

4. Click on the unit you wish to revise

5. Select a Topic

6. Revise