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AQA GCSE Religious Studies – Theme A: Adultery

This engaging and insightful lesson explores religious and contemporary attitudes towards adultery (sex outside of marriage), through the lens of Christian and Islamic teachings. Designed for the AQA GCSE Religious Studies Theme A: Relationships and Families, this resource helps students understand key religious perspectives and apply them to ethical debates in modern society.
Students are encouraged to critically engage with scripture, reflect on moral consequences, and evaluate differing attitudes in a respectful and informed way.

Learning Outcomes:
Understand what is meant by sex outside of marriage and why it’s considered morally significant in religious teachings.
Explain religious scriptures and teachings from Christianity and Islam on adultery, including the Ten Commandments and Qur’anic principles.
Evaluate contemporary British attitudes towards sex outside of marriage, considering both secular and faith-based views.

What’s Included:

• Engaging and visually appealing PowerPoint presentation
• A starter activity recaps prior knowledge from scheme of work (SOW), helping students to connect new learning to what they already know.
• Throughout the lesson, **questioning activities **are used to promote discussion, check understanding, and encourage participation.
• Student worksheet with analysis of scriptures (e.g. Exodus 20:14, Qur’an 17:32)
• Students will complete an exam/ deliberate practice question to develop their assessment skills and apply their knowledge with scaffolding
• The lesson concludes with a final activity that allows students to consolidate their understanding and reflect on what they have learned.

Why Choose This Resource?
Fully aligned with the AQA GCSE Religious Studies – Theme A Specification
Encourages moral reasoning, scriptural literacy, and cultural awareness
Ideal for classroom, cover, or remote learning

This resource is perfect for deepening students’ understanding of how religious and societal views interact and change over time—supporting both academic success and thoughtful discussion.