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Edexcel A-Level Religious Studies Course Guide This Course Guide is an overview of the Philosophy & Ethics Key Stage 5 (KS5) Course and contains the following: Course Aims & Expectations Course Content Examination & Assessment Information Suggested Textbooks Suggested Revision Guidance Useful Websites

AQA Religious Studies Key Stage 5 (KS5): Unit 1 - Section B Religion & Ethics Personalised Learning Checklist (PLC). Includes potential exam questions Topics Include: Normantive Ethics Theories Applied Ethics Meta-Ethics The Conscience Kant & Bentham This PLC is suitable for the following exam specifications: AQA Religious Studies (A-Level)

AQA Religious Studies Key Stage 5 (KS5): Unit 1 Philosophy of Religion Scheme of Work (SOW). This Scheme of Work includes a lesson-by-lesson breakdown with differentiated Learning Outcomes, Lesson Activities, Key Words and Homework Tasks (including exam/essay practice). The Scheme of Work is designed in accordance with the new Ofsted Framework (2019) and includes statements of intent, implementation and impact. Topics Include: Arguments for the existence of God (including the design argument, the ontological argument and the cosmological argument); Evil & Suffering; Religious Experiences; Verifying Religious Experiences; Religious Language; Miracles; Soul, Death & the Afterlife; This SOW is suitable for the following exam specifications: AQA Religious Studies (A-Level). Please note that fully resourced PowerPoint lessons for this Scheme of Work can also be purchased from Kallipolis Philosophy Resources on the TES Website.

AQA Key Stage 5 (KS5) Unit 1 Philosophy of Religion: End-of-Topic Assessments A collection of 3 custom end-of-topic assessments in the style of the AQA Religious Studies A-Level. Each assessment covers two topics as follows: Assessment 1: Existence of God & Evil and Suffering; Assessment 2: Religious Experience & Religious Language; Assessment 3: Miracles & Self, Death and the Afterlife; These assessments are suitable for the following exam specifications: AQA Religious Studies (A-Level). A generic AQA Mark Scheme is also provided.

Ofsted Deep Dive Preparation / Folder (Primary Phase) This is a collection of 15 blank templates that can be used to support an Ofsted Inspection or Deep Dive. It can be used by Senior Leaders (SLT) at a Whole School Level as well as by Heads of Department (HoDs) at a subject leavel. It has been designed for the new Ofsted Framework. The resource contains the following blank Microsoft Word templates: School & Department Context Document Progress since previous Inspection Document Assessment of Strengths & Weaknesses Document Self-Evaluation Form (SEF) School Improvement Action Plan (SAIP) / Development Plan Curriculum Intent Document Curriculum Map / Learning Journey Scheme of Work Assessment Calendar Impact Report Quality of Education Tracking Document Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Record S.M.S.C. Summary Document Pupil Surveys Timetable

Religion, Peace & Conflict - GCSE Religious Studies (RS) Knowledge Organiser This is a two-page Knowledge Organiser designed for Year 10 and 11 (KS4) students taking Religious Studies or GCSE. The Knowledge Organiser looks predominately at Christian views (Liberal & Catholic) but also looks briefly at other religious stances (Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, Sikhism & Hinduism). It contains key content, key words and key quotes for the GCSE exams. The following content is contained within the Knowledge Organiser: War & Peace Holy Wars Just War Theory Pacifism Supporting Victims of Conflicts Interfaith Dialogue Forgiveness & Reconciliation This Knowledge Organiser is suitable for the following exam specifications: OCR Religious Studies (GCSEl) , AQA Religious Studies (GCSE), Edexcel Religious Studies (GCSE) and Eduqas (WJEC) Religious Studies (GCSE).

Religion, Life & Death - GCSE Religious Studies (RS) Knowledge Organiser This is a two-page Knowledge Organiser designed for Year 10 and 11 (KS4) students taking Religious Studies or GCSE. The Knowledge Organiser looks predominately at Christian views (Liberal & Catholic) but also looks briefly at other religious stances (Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, Sikhism & Hinduism). It contains key content, key words and key quotes for the GCSE exams. The following content is contained within the Knowledge Organiser: Sanctity of Life Origins of Creation Stewardship & the Environment Animal Rights Abortion Euthanasia Life After Death This Knowledge Organiser is suitable for the following exam specifications: OCR Religious Studies (GCSEl) , AQA Religious Studies (GCSE), Edexcel Religious Studies (GCSE) and Eduqas (WJEC) Religious Studies (GCSE).

Crime & Punishment - GCSE Religious Studies (RS) Knowledge Organiser This is a two-page Knowledge Organiser designed for Year 10 and 11 (KS4) students taking Religious Studies or GCSE. The Knowledge Organiser looks predominately at Christian views (Liberal & Catholic) but also looks briefly at other religious stances (Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, Sikhism & Hinduism). It contains key content, key words and key quotes for the GCSE exams. The following content is contained within the Knowledge Organiser: Aims of Punishment Attitudes towards Crime & Criminals Capital Punishment / Death Penalty Forgiveness & Reconciliation Human Rights This Knowledge Organiser is suitable for the following exam specifications: OCR Religious Studies (GCSEl) , AQA Religious Studies (GCSE), Edexcel Religious Studies (GCSE) and Eduqas (WJEC) Religious Studies (GCSE).

**Key Stage 5 (KS5) Religion & Ethics Knowledge Organiser: Free-Will & Moral Responsibility This is a one-page Knowledge Organiser designed for Sixth Form students taking Religious Studies or Philosophy A-Level. It contains key content, key words and suggested wider readings. The following content is contained within the Knowledge Organiser: Free-Will Hard Determinism Libertarianism Soft-Determinism / Compatibilism This Knowledge Organiser is suitable for the following exam specifications: AQA Religious Studies (A-Level).

Muslim Practices - GCSE Religious Studies (RS) Knowledge Organiser This is a two-page Knowledge Organiser designed for Year 10 and 11 (KS4) students taking Religious Studies or GCSE and studying Islam. The Knowledge Organiser looks at Islamic views only. It contains key content, key words and key quotes for the GCSE exams. The following content is contained within the Knowledge Organiser: Duties and Practices (The Five Pillars of Islam) Worship & Prayer Festivals Jihad This Knowledge Organiser is suitable for the following exam specifications: OCR Religious Studies (GCSEl) , AQA Religious Studies (GCSE), Edexcel Religious Studies (GCSE) and Eduqas (WJEC) Religious Studies (GCSE).

Key Stage 5 (KS5) Religion & Ethics Knowledge Organiser: Business Ethics - Utilitarianism This is a one-page Knowledge Organiser designed for Sixth Form students taking Religious Studies or Philosophy A-Level. It contains key content, key words and suggested wider readings. The following content is contained within the Knowledge Organiser: Corporate Social Responsibility Whistle-Blowing Globalisation This Knowledge Organiser is suitable for the following exam specifications: OCR Religious Studies (A-Level).

**Key Stage 5 (KS5) Religion & Ethics Knowledge Organiser: Situation Ethics ** This is a one-page Knowledge Organiser designed for Sixth Form students taking Religious Studies or Philosophy A-Level. It contains key content, key words and suggested wider readings. The following content is contained within the Knowledge Organiser: Joseph Fletcher’s Situation Ethics; The Strengtsh & Weaknesses of Situation Ethics; This Knowledge Organiser is suitable for the following exam specifications: OCR Religious Studies (A-Level) , AQA Religious Studies (A-Level), Edexcel Religious Studies (A-Level) and Eduqas WJEC) Religious Studies (A-Level)

Key Stage 5 (KS5) Religion & Ethics Knowledge Organiser: Meta-Ethics - Divine Command Theory This is a one-page Knowledge Organiser designed for Sixth Form students taking Religious Studies or Philosophy A-Level. It contains key content, key words and suggested wider readings. The following content is contained within the Knowledge Organiser: Hume’s Fork; Divine Command Theory; The Strengtsh & Weaknesses of Divine Command Theory; This Knowledge Organiser is suitable for the following exam specifications: OCR Religious Studies (A-Level) , AQA Religious Studies (A-Level), Edexcel Religious Studies (A-Level) and Eduqas WJEC) Religious Studies (A-Level)

Key Stage 5 (KS5) Philosophy of Religion Knowledge Organiser: The Argument From Religious Experience This is a one-page Knowledge Organiser designed for Sixth Form students taking Religious Studies or Philosophy A-Level. It contains key content, key words and suggested wider readings. The following content is contained within the Knowledge Organiser: Richard Swinburne’s Principles of Credulity & Testimony; Sigmund Freud’s Psychological Interpretation of Religious Experiences; The Strengths & Weaknesses of the Argument from Religious Experience; This Knowledge Organiser is suitable for the following exam specifications: OCR Religious Studies (A-Level) , AQA Religious Studies (A-Level), Edexcel Religious Studies (A-Level) and Eduqas (WJEC) Religious Studies (A-Level)

Key Stage 5 (KS5) Philosophy of Religion Knowledge Organiser: Types of Religious Experience This is a one-page Knowledge Organiser designed for Sixth Form students taking Religious Studies or Philosophy A-Level. It contains key content, key words and suggested wider readings. The following content is contained within the Knowledge Organiser: William James’ Account of Mystical Experiences; Conversion Experiences; The Strengths & Weaknesses of Relgious Experiences; This Knowledge Organiser is suitable for the following exam specifications: OCR Religious Studies (A-Level) , AQA Religious Studies (A-Level), Edexcel Religious Studies (A-Level) and Eduqas (WJEC) Religious Studies (A-Level)

Key Stage 5 (KS5) Philosophy of Religion Knowledge Organiser: The Mind/Body Problem (Monism Vs Dualism) This is a one-page Knowledge Organiser designed for Sixth Form students taking Religious Studies or Philosophy A-Level. It contains key content, key words and suggested wider readings. The following content is contained within the Knowledge Organiser: Rene Descarte’s Dualism; The Strengths & Weaknesses of Dualism; Monism (including Richard Dawkins’ Materialism & B.F. Skinner’s Behaviourism); The Strengths & Weaknesses of Monism; This Knowledge Organiser is suitable for the following exam specifications: OCR Religious Studies (A-Level) , AQA Religious Studies (A-Level) and Edexcel Religious Studies (A-Level)

FREE Religious Studies GCSE Revision Worksheet - Christian Beliefs & Practices This is a free blank revision worksheet that students can use to revision for their Religious Studies OCR (suitable for OCR, AQA, Edexcel, Eduqas or WJEC specifications). It can be used alongside the the revision knowledge organisers that can be found at: /teaching-resources/shop/indiana_jim

Key Stage 5 (KS5) Unit 1 Philosophy of Religion Key Texts Six copyright-free texts and wider readings to use with Sixth Form students studying for an A-Level in Religious Studies or Philosophy. Readings include: William Paley’s Watchmaker Analogy St. Thomas Aquinas’ Five Ways St. Anselm’s Ontological Argument David Hume’s Critique of Miracles Rene Descartes’ Argument for Dualism (& the spiratual soul) William James’ Varieties of Religious Experience Please note that this anthology only contains extracts of pre-20th century texts that are no longer in copyright. Unfortunately, this means that more recent key texts (such as anything on Religious Language) are not in this anthology. These readings are suitable for the following exam specifications: OCR Religious Studies (A-Level) , AQA Religious Studies (A-Level), Edexcel Religious Studies (A-Level) and Eduqas (WJEC) Religious Studies (A-Level)

Free Philosophy Underground Poster This poster contains all the Key Philosophers on the AQA, OCR & Edexcel Religious Studies A-Level Specification.