AQA GCSE SHORT COURSE: Christian Beliefs

A scheme of work following the RS AQA Short Course Specifications.

I’ve organised the course into three sections; God and Creation, Jesus’ Life and Life After Death.
This is a large unit which does cover 14 lessons of content with end of topic quizzes included.

Note: This could easily stretched out over a longer series of lessons with more depth, but those of you who teach Short Course may be in the same position as me (with limited curriculum time) rushing through the course.

God and Creation

1. Introduction to Christianity
2. Christian Denominations
3. The Nature of God
4. The Trinity and Nicene Creed
5. Christian Creation; Genesis
6. The Big Bang Theory

Jesus’ Life
7. Who was Jesus?
8. Parables and Teachings
9. Crucifixion
10. Forgiveness and Salvation
11. Resurrection and Ascension

Life After Death
12. Sin and Original Sin
13. Heaven and Hell
14. Atonement and Salvation
15. Revision Lesson

Exam Practice and Reviews (at the end of each section)

• God and Creation - End of Topic Assessment
• Jesus’ Life - End of Topic Quiz
• Life After Death - Christianity Review
  (In my school, I use these knowledge quizzes, paired with mock examinations to assess student progress).