GCSE Religious Studies

With this online GCSE Religious Studies course, your studies will focus on Christianity and Islam. You will explore the influences of the two religions on communities and societies, as well as the differing views and the sources of authority behind each religion. This online GCSE course in Religious Studies provides the perfect foundation of knowledge for a variety of future study pathways and careers, including healthcare, social work, education, counselling, and more! This OCR GCSE Religious Studies course is the same as the GCSE syllabus currently studied in traditional schools throughout the UK, allowing you to achieve an internationally recognised GCSE qualification from home at your own pace. If you choose to add your exams to your enrolment, we will book these for you, saving you the hassle of booking them yourself and giving you more time to dedicate to your studies.

Course Content

Specification: OCR J625

Please note, OCR does offer the chance to learn about other religions, however, due to tutors’ expertise, you will study Christianity and Islam when studying with OSC.

Component One Christianity and Islam

• Existence and importance of common and divergent views
• Sources of authority and wisdom that underpin and connect teachings
• Influencing individuals, communities and societies
• Offer reasoned and supported arguments

Component Two Christianity

• Relationships and families
• Men and women
• The question of God
• The nature of reality
• Experiencing God
• Religion, peace and conflict
• Violence and conflict
• Peace and peace making
• Forgiveness and reconciliation
• Challenges for religion
• Dialogue within and between religious groups
• Dialogue between religious and non-religious groups