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''Theme 1 - Religious Figures and Sacred Texts'': | ''Theme 1 - Religious Figures and Sacred Texts'': | ||
| − | *1A - Accounts of the Birth of the Historical Buddha and the Four Sights | + | *1A - Accounts of the Birth of the Historical Buddha and the Four Sights |
| − | *1B - The Awakening / Enlightenment of the Buddha | + | *1B - The Awakening / Enlightenment of the Buddha |
| − | *1C - The Patimokkha and the Theravada Monastic Sangha | + | *1C - The Patimokkha and the Theravada Monastic Sangha |
| − | *1D - The Pali Canon; 1E - The Heart and Lotus Sutras | + | *1D - The Pali Canon; 1E - The Heart and Lotus Sutras |
| − | *1F - The Work of Contemporary Buddhist Teachers (the Fourteenth Dalai Lama and Thich Nhat Hanh) | + | *1F - The Work of Contemporary Buddhist Teachers (the Fourteenth Dalai Lama and Thich Nhat Hanh) |
''Theme 2 - Religious Concepts and Religious Life'': | ''Theme 2 - Religious Concepts and Religious Life'': | ||
| − | *2A - The Three Lakshanas (The Three Marks of Existence) | + | *2A - The Three Lakshanas (The Three Marks of Existence) |
| − | *2B - Pratityasamutpada, Karma, and Re-birth | + | *2B - Pratityasamutpada, Karma, and Re-birth |
| − | *2C - Arhat and Bodhisattva (Theravada and Mahayana Teachings) | + | *2C - Arhat and Bodhisattva (Theravada and Mahayana Teachings) |
| − | *2D - The Four Noble Truths | + | *2D - The Four Noble Truths |
| − | *2E - The Eightfold Path | + | *2E - The Eightfold Path |
| − | *2F - The Dasa Sila (The Ten Precepts) | + | *2F - The Dasa Sila (The Ten Precepts) |
''Theme 3 - Significant Social and Historical Developments in Religious Thought'': | ''Theme 3 - Significant Social and Historical Developments in Religious Thought'': | ||
| − | *3A - The Development of Key Buddhist Traditions in Japan | + | *3A - The Development of Key Buddhist Traditions in Japan |
| − | *3B - Buddhist Responses to the Challenges from Science | + | *3B - Buddhist Responses to the Challenges from Science |
| − | *3C - Buddhist Responses to the Challenges from Secularisation | + | *3C - Buddhist Responses to the Challenges from Secularisation |
| − | *3D - Buddhist Responses to the Challenges of Religious Pluralism and Diversity | + | *3D - Buddhist Responses to the Challenges of Religious Pluralism and Diversity |
| − | *3E - Historical Development of Buddhism in Britain | + | *3E - Historical Development of Buddhism in Britain |
| − | *3F - The Changing Roles of Men and Women within Buddhism | + | *3F - The Changing Roles of Men and Women within Buddhism |
''Theme 4 - Religious Practices and Religious Identity'': | ''Theme 4 - Religious Practices and Religious Identity'': | ||
| − | *4A - Going for Refuge | + | *4A - Going for Refuge |
| − | *4B - Meditation | + | *4B - Meditation |
| − | *4C - Dana (Giving) and Punya (Merit) | + | *4C - Dana (Giving) and Punya (Merit) |
| − | *4D - The Beliefs and Practices of Tibetan Buddhist Traditions | + | *4D - The Beliefs and Practices of Tibetan Buddhist Traditions |
| − | *4E - The Mindfulness Movement | + | *4E - The Mindfulness Movement |
| − | *4F - Socially Engaged Buddhism and Liberationist Traditions | + | *4F - Socially Engaged Buddhism and Liberationist Traditions |
===Component 2: Philosophy of Religion:=== | ===Component 2: Philosophy of Religion:=== | ||
Revision as of 21:55, 25 February 2020
Contents
Examinations Dates
Year 12 Examinations Dates:
- Provisional UCAS Predicted Grade Examinations: TBC.
- Final UCAS Predicted Grade Examinations: TBC.
Year 13 Examinations Dates:
- Component 1 (Study of Religion) Final Examination: TBC.
- Component 2 (Philosophy of Religion) Final Examination: TBC.
- Component 3 (Religion & Ethics) Final Examination: TBC.
Building Better Learners: Independent Study
Examining Body
- The examining body is Eduqas.
Examinations
Assessment Objectives
Assessment Objective 1:
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of religion and belief, including: religious, philosophical and/or ethical thought and teaching; influence of beliefs, teachings and practices on individuals, communities and societies; cause and significance of similarities and differences in belief, teaching and practice; approaches to the study of religion and belief.
Assessment Objective 2
Analyse and evaluate aspects of, and approaches to, religion and belief, including their significance, influence and study.
Topics:
Component 1D: the Study of Religion (Buddhism):
Theme 1 - Religious Figures and Sacred Texts:
- 1A - Accounts of the Birth of the Historical Buddha and the Four Sights
- 1B - The Awakening / Enlightenment of the Buddha
- 1C - The Patimokkha and the Theravada Monastic Sangha
- 1D - The Pali Canon; 1E - The Heart and Lotus Sutras
- 1F - The Work of Contemporary Buddhist Teachers (the Fourteenth Dalai Lama and Thich Nhat Hanh)
Theme 2 - Religious Concepts and Religious Life:
- 2A - The Three Lakshanas (The Three Marks of Existence)
- 2B - Pratityasamutpada, Karma, and Re-birth
- 2C - Arhat and Bodhisattva (Theravada and Mahayana Teachings)
- 2D - The Four Noble Truths
- 2E - The Eightfold Path
- 2F - The Dasa Sila (The Ten Precepts)
Theme 3 - Significant Social and Historical Developments in Religious Thought:
- 3A - The Development of Key Buddhist Traditions in Japan
- 3B - Buddhist Responses to the Challenges from Science
- 3C - Buddhist Responses to the Challenges from Secularisation
- 3D - Buddhist Responses to the Challenges of Religious Pluralism and Diversity
- 3E - Historical Development of Buddhism in Britain
- 3F - The Changing Roles of Men and Women within Buddhism
Theme 4 - Religious Practices and Religious Identity:
- 4A - Going for Refuge
- 4B - Meditation
- 4C - Dana (Giving) and Punya (Merit)
- 4D - The Beliefs and Practices of Tibetan Buddhist Traditions
- 4E - The Mindfulness Movement
- 4F - Socially Engaged Buddhism and Liberationist Traditions
