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Religious Studies
AQA GCSE Religious Studies
Thematic studies: religious, philosophical and ethical studies
AQA GCSE Religious Studies · 8061 · 3.2
Thematic studies: religious, philosophical and ethical studies
Paper 1
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Study the thematic areas of Relationships and Families, and Religion, Peace and Conflict.
Analyze religious and non-religious beliefs, including atheism and humanism, concerning these contemporary issues in British society.
Evaluate religious, philosophical, and ethical arguments related to these themes and assess their impact and influence on the modern world.
3.2.1
Relationships and families
Human sexuality
Sexual relationships
Contraception and family planning
The nature and purpose of marriage
Same-sex marriage and cohabitation
Divorce
Ethical arguments related to divorce
The nature of families
The purpose of families
Contemporary family issues
The roles of men and women
Gender equality
Gender prejudice and discrimination
3.2.2
Religion, peace and conflict
Meaning and significance of peace and justice
Violence
Terrorism
Reasons for war
Just war theory
Holy war
Pacifism
Religion and belief as causes of war
Nuclear weapons
Weapons of mass destruction
Religion and peace-making
Religious responses to the victims of war
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