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Unit 2: Religion and Ethical Themes

4 dot points across 4 inquiry questions. Click any dot point for a focused answer with worked past exam questions where available.

What are the main practices of Christianity studied in Unit 2 Part A?

Christianity practices for Unit 2 Part A: forms of worship and prayer, the sacraments (baptism and the Eucharist), the role and importance of the Church and the local community, the major festivals (Christmas and Easter), pilgrimage, and mission and charity (evangelism and helping others).
A focused answer on Christian practices for WJEC GCSE Religious Studies Unit 2 Part A, covering worship and prayer, the sacraments of baptism and the Eucharist, the role of the Church, the festivals of Christmas and Easter, pilgrimage, and mission and charity.
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What are the main practices of Islam studied in Unit 2 Part A?

Islam practices for Unit 2 Part A: the Five Pillars (Shahadah, Salah, Zakah, Sawm and Hajj), worship in the mosque, the major festivals (Id-ul-Fitr and Id-ul-Adha), and the meaning of jihad (the greater and lesser struggle), as expressions of Muslim belief and community.
A focused answer on Muslim practices for WJEC GCSE Religious Studies Unit 2 Part A, covering the Five Pillars (Shahadah, Salah, Zakah, Sawm and Hajj), worship in the mosque, the festivals Id-ul-Fitr and Id-ul-Adha, and the meaning of jihad.
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How do religious and non-religious people respond to the issues of human rights?

Issues of Human Rights (Unit 2, Theme 4): human dignity and equality, prejudice and discrimination (including racism and religious discrimination), social justice and the work of justice, poverty and the responsible use of wealth, and freedom of religion and freedom of expression, including religious and non-religious responses.
A focused answer on the ethical theme Issues of Human Rights for WJEC GCSE Religious Studies Unit 2, covering human dignity and equality, prejudice and discrimination, social justice, poverty and wealth, and freedom of religion and expression, with religious and non-religious responses.
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How do religious and non-religious people respond to the issues of relationships?

Issues of Relationships (Unit 2, Theme 3): the nature and purpose of marriage, attitudes to sex, cohabitation, divorce and remarriage, the family and its purpose, the roles of men and women and gender equality, and contraception and family planning, including religious and non-religious responses.
A focused answer on the ethical theme Issues of Relationships for WJEC GCSE Religious Studies Unit 2, covering marriage, sex, cohabitation, divorce, the family, gender roles and equality, and contraception, with religious and non-religious responses.
16 min answer →