Religious Studies
In Religious Studies, we study 8 modules and each module includes 8 topics.
In Module 1 - Catholic Beliefs and Teachings, the following topics will be assessed:
- The Trinity
- Creation
- The Incarnation
- The Events in the Paschal Mystery
- The Trinity in the Bible
- Creation and the Nature of Humanity
- The Significance of the Paschal Mystery
- Eschatology
In Module 2 - Catholic Practices, the following topics may be assessed:
- The Sacramental Nature of Reality
- Liturgical Worship
- The Funeral Rite
- Prayer
- Forms of Popular Piety
- Pilgrimage
- Catholic Social Teaching
- Catholic Mission and Evangelism
In Module 3 - Catholic Sources of Wisdom and Authority, the following topics will be assessed:
- The Second Vatican Council
- The Four Marks of the Church
- Mary as a Model of the Church
- Personal and Ethical Decision Making
- The Bible
- Interpretation of the Bible
- The Magisterium
- The Church as the Body of Christ
In Module 4 - Catholic Forms of Expression and Ways of Life, the following topics may be assessed:
- Catholic Church Architecture
- Catholic Church Features
- Sacred Objects
- Artwork in Catholicism
- Sculptures and Statues
- Symbolism and Imagery in Religious Art
- Drama
- Music in Worship
In Module 5 - Jewish Beliefs and Teachings, the following topics will be assessed:
- The Nature and Importance of the Shekhinah
- The Nature and Purpose of the Messiah
- The Sanctity of Life
- Moral Principles and the Mitzvot
- The Almighty
- The Covenant at Sinai
- The Covenant with Abraham
- Life After Death
In Module 6 - Jewish Practices, the following topics may be assessed:
- Public Acts of Worship
- The Tenakh and Talmud
- Private Prayer
- The Shema and Amidah
- Ritual and Ceremony
- Shabbat
- Festivals
- Features of the Synagogue
In Module 7 - Arguments for the Existence of God, the following topics will be assessed:
- Visions
- Miracles
- The Design Argument
- The Cosmological Argument
- Revelation
- Religious Experience
- The Existence of Suffering
- Solutions to the Problem of Suffering
In Module 8 - Religious Teachings on Relationships and Families in the 21st Century, the following topics may be assessed:
- Marriage
- Sexual Relationships
- The Family
- Support for the Family
- Family Planning
- Divorce, Annulment and Remarriage
- Equality of Men and Women in the Family
- Gender Prejudice and Discrimination