OCR A-Level Religious Studies Course Guide This Course Guide is an overview of the Philosophy & Ethics Key Stage 5 (KS5) Course and contains the following: Course Aims & Expectations Course Content Examination & Assessment Information Suggested Textbooks Suggested Revision Guidance Useful Websites

Key Stage 5 (KS5) Philosophy of Religion Knowledge Organiser: Types of Religious Experience This is a one-page Knowledge Organiser designed for Sixth Form students taking Religious Studies or Philosophy A-Level. It contains key content, key words and suggested wider readings. The following content is contained within the Knowledge Organiser: William James’ Account of Mystical Experiences; Conversion Experiences; The Strengths & Weaknesses of Relgious Experiences; This Knowledge Organiser is suitable for the following exam specifications: OCR Religious Studies (A-Level) , AQA Religious Studies (A-Level), Edexcel Religious Studies (A-Level) and Eduqas (WJEC) Religious Studies (A-Level)

**Key Stage 3 Judaism Knowledge Organiser This is a fully editable Microsoft Word document revising the topic of Judaism. It can be used as a generic resource for revision or with the RE101 KS3 Judaism Scheme of Work and lesson resources. It is suitable for Year 7, 8 and 9 students. The Knowledge Organiser contains the following: A list of Key Terms and Words A History of Judaism including Abraham and Moses A description of the Key Beliefs about God of Judaism A description of the Key Rituals, Practices, Festivals and Worship in Judaism An explanation of Jewish responses to the Holocaust

Key Stage 3 Judaism Lesson: How do Jewish people respond to the Holocaust? This is a fully resourced and editable PowerPoint lesson introducing students to the topic of Judaism and responses to the Holocaust. It is suitable for Year 7, 8 and 9 students. The lesson contains the following activities: A discussion task around Jewish history and the Problem of Suffering A research task about responses and impact of the Holocaust A writing task summarising the learning of the lesson. A plenary activity evaluating the significance and impact of the Holocaust Please note that this lesson can be taught in isolation on it’s own or as part of a 6 lesson scheme of work on Judaism.

Key Stage 3 Judaism Lesson: What is it like to be Jewish today? This is a fully resourced and editable PowerPoint lesson introducing students to the topic of Judaism, Jewish practices and the being Jewish in the modern world. It is suitable for Year 7, 8 and 9 students. The lesson contains the following activities: A discussion task around Shabbat and Eruvs A research task about Jewish practices, festivals and rituals A writing task summarising the learning of the lesson. A plenary activity analysing how Judaism has adapted to the modern world Please note that this lesson can be taught in isolation on it’s own or as part of a 6 lesson scheme of work on Judaism.

Key Stage 3 Judaism Lesson: When did Judaism begin? This is a fully resourced and editable PowerPoint lesson introducing students to the topic of Judaism and the history of Judaism. It is suitable for Year 7, 8 and 9 students. The lesson contains the following activities: A brainstorm on what students already know about Judaism. A time-line of Jewish history. A card sort activity on the most significant events in Jewish history. A writing task summarising the learning of the lesson. Please note that this lesson can be taught in isolation on it’s own or as part of a 6 lesson scheme of work on Judaism.

Key Stage 3 Christianity Lesson: Who was Jesus? This is a fully resourced and editable PowerPoint lesson introducing students to the topic of Christianity and the life of Jesus. It is suitable for Year 7, 8 and 9 students. The lesson contains the following activities: A brainstorm on what students already know about Christianity. A time-line of the life of Jesus. A card sort activity on the most significant events in Jesus’ life. A writing task summarising the learning of the lesson. Please note that this lesson can be taught in isolation on it’s own or as part of a 6 lesson scheme of work on Christianity.

Edexcel Religious Studies Key Stage 5 (KS5): Unit 2 - B Religion & Ethics Personalised Learning Checklist (PLC). Includes potential exam questions Topics Include: Environmental Ethics Equality Normative Ethical Theories (Including Natural Law, Situation Ethics & Utilitarianism) Meta-Ethics Kantian Ethics Virtue Ethics Medical Ethics (Including Abortion & Euthanasia) This PLC is suitable for the following exam specifications: AQA Religious Studies (A-Level)

Self-Evaluation Form (SEF) Template A blank Self-Evaluation Form template on Microsoft Word. It contains sections around the Ofsted New Framework Guidance and descriptions of the Ofsted Criteria.

Religious Studies Key Stage 5 (KS5): Unit 1 Philosophy of Religion Reading List with electronic weblinks This is a Reading List designed for Sixth Form students taking Religious Studies or Philosophy A-Level. Topics Include: Ancient Philosophical Influences; Arguments for the Existence of God; Religious Experience; The Problem of Evil; The Nature & Attributes of God; Religious Language; Miracles; Soul, Mind & Body and the Afterlife; This Reading List is suitable for the following exam specifications: OCR Religious Studies (A-Level), AQA Religious Studies (A-Level), Edexcel Religious Studies (A-Level) and Eduqas (WJEC) Religious Studies (A-Level). This reading list is a good companion to a FREE resource also avaliable from Kallipolis of six set copyright-free readings by St. Thomas Aquinas, David Hume, St. Anselm, Rene Descartes, William Paley and William James.

Edexcel A-Level Religious Studies Course Guide This Course Guide is an overview of the Philosophy & Ethics Key Stage 5 (KS5) Course and contains the following: Course Aims & Expectations Course Content Examination & Assessment Information Suggested Textbooks Suggested Revision Guidance Useful Websites

Religious Studies Key Stage 5 (KS5): Unit 2 Religion & Ethics Reading List with electronic weblinks This is a Reading List designed for Sixth Form students taking Religious Studies or Philosophy A-Level. Topics Include: Divine Command Theory Natural Moral Law Kantian Ethics Situation Ethics Virtue Ethics Utilitarianism Applied Ethics (including Animal Rights, Medical Ethics, War & Sexual Ethics) The Conscience Free-Will & Moral Responsibility Meta-Ethics (including Intuitionism & Emotivism) This Reading List is suitable for the following exam specifications: OCR Religious Studies (A-Level), AQA Religious Studies (A-Level), Edexcel Religious Studies (A-Level) and Eduqas (WJEC) Religious Studies (A-Level). This reading list is a good companion to a FREE resource also avaliable from Kallipolis of five set copyright-free readings by St. Thomas Aquinas, Aristotle, Plato, Immanuel Kant & Jeremy Bentham.

AQA Unit 1b: Religion & Ethics Assessment Tracker This is an Microsoft Excel tracking document for monitoring performance of A-Level students on their homework and assessments. The tracker can used to monitor performance on homework essays and assessments. It uses conditional formating to highlight when students achieve below their target grade on assessments and mock exams. It also has a Personalised Learning Checklist (PLC) which automatically RAG-rates which topics students are strongest on based on their homework essays. Homework essays, assessments and mock exam questions are aligned to the Kallipolis AQA Scheme of Work but can be edited/changed in the Excel Document.

OCR Religious Studies Key Stage 5 (KS5): Unit 1 Philosophy of Religion Personalised Learning Checklist (PLC). Includes potential exam questions Topics Include: Ancient Philosophical Influences; Soul, Mind & Body; Arguments for the Existence of God based on Observation; Arguments for the Existence of God based on Reason; Religious Experience; The Problem of Evil; The Nature & Attributes of God; Religious Language: Via Negativa, Analogous and Symbolic; Religious Language: Twentieth Century Perspectives; This PLC is suitable for the following exam specifications: OCR Religious Studies (A-Level)

Edexcel Religious Studies Key Stage 5 (KS5): Unit 1 Philosophy of Religion Personalised Learning Checklist (PLC). Includes potential exam questions Topics Include: Arguments for the existence of God (including the design argument, the ontological argument and the cosmological argument); The Nature of Religious Experience; The Problem of Evil and Suffering; Religious Language; Works of Scholars; Life After Death; This PLC is suitable for the following exam specifications: Edexcel Religious Studies (A-Level)

AQA Religious Studies Key Stage 5 (KS5): Unit 1 Philosophy of Religion Personalised Learning Checklist (PLC). Includes potential exam questions Topics Include: Arguments for the existence of God (including the design argument, the ontological argument and the cosmological argument); Evil & Suffering; Religious Experiences; Verifying Religious Experiences; Religious Language; Miracles; Soul, Death & the Afterlife; This PLC is suitable for the following exam specifications: AQA Religious Studies (A-Level)

AQA A-Level Religious Studies Course Guide This Course Guide is an overview of the Philosophy & Ethics Key Stage 5 (KS5) Course and contains the following: Course Aims & Expectations Course Content Examination & Assessment Information Suggested Textbooks Suggested Revision Guidance Useful Websites

AQA Religious Studies Key Stage 5 (KS5): Unit 1 - Section B Religion & Ethics Personalised Learning Checklist (PLC). Includes potential exam questions Topics Include: Normantive Ethics Theories Applied Ethics Meta-Ethics The Conscience Kant & Bentham This PLC is suitable for the following exam specifications: AQA Religious Studies (A-Level)

AQA Unit 1a: Philosophy of Religion Assessment Tracker This is an Microsoft Excel tracking document for monitoring performance of A-Level students on their homework and assessments. The tracker can used to monitor performance on homework essays and assessments. It uses conditional formating to highlight when students achieve below their target grade on assessments and mock exams. It also has a Personalised Learning Checklist (PLC) which automatically RAG-rates which topics students are strongest on based on their homework essays. Homework essays, assessments and mock exam questions are aligned to the Kallipolis AQA Scheme of Work but can be edited/changed in the Excel Document.

AQA Religious Studies Key Stage 5 (KS5): Unit 1 Philosophy of Religion Scheme of Work (SOW). This Scheme of Work includes a lesson-by-lesson breakdown with differentiated Learning Outcomes, Lesson Activities, Key Words and Homework Tasks (including exam/essay practice). The Scheme of Work is designed in accordance with the new Ofsted Framework (2019) and includes statements of intent, implementation and impact. Topics Include: Arguments for the existence of God (including the design argument, the ontological argument and the cosmological argument); Evil & Suffering; Religious Experiences; Verifying Religious Experiences; Religious Language; Miracles; Soul, Death & the Afterlife; This SOW is suitable for the following exam specifications: AQA Religious Studies (A-Level). Please note that fully resourced PowerPoint lessons for this Scheme of Work can also be purchased from Kallipolis Philosophy Resources on the TES Website.