1. GCSE Religious Studies Philosophy and Ethics

2. How the course works 4 Units, each with a 1 hour exam counting for 25% of the GCSE 2 units are done this year, 2 next year. Each exam will require you to answer a question on two out of three topics All of you end up with great results!

3. “Philosophy 2” Good and Evil – The Problem of Evil – Coping with suffering – Sources and reasons for moral behaviour Revelation Religion and Science – Origins of the world – Environmental issues

4. “Ethics 1” Religion and Human Relationships – Men and women – Marriage and Divorce – Sexuality Religion and Medical Ethics – Abortion – Fertility treatment – Euthanasia Religion, poverty and wealth – Causes of hunger and poverty – Religious attitudes to poverty

5. How the exam works 14 Christianity (a) What is stewardship? [1] (b) Give two examples of environmental issues. [2] (c) What are the main scientific theories concerning how the world and humanity began? [3] (d) Explain why some Christians might not accept scientific theories about the origins of the world. [6] (e) ‘The world is ours to treat as we like.’ Discuss this statement. You should include different, supported points of view and a personal viewpoint. You must refer to Christianity in your answer. [12] Total: [24]