Sheila Butler & Jan Hayes 
AQA GCSE (9-1) Religious Studies Specification A Christianity, Islam, Judaism and the Religious, Philosophical and Ethical Themes 

Exam Board: AQALevel: GCSESubject: RSFirst Teaching: September 2016First Exam: June 2018AQA 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 AContent 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