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 \n• You will always find the most up-to-date version of this specification on our website at  \n[aqa.org.uk/8063](aqa.org.uk/8063)  \n• We will write to you if there are significant changes to the specification.  \n[4](4 Visit aqa.org.uk/8063 for the most up-to-date specification)[ Visit](4 Visit aqa.org.uk/8063 for the most up-to-date specification)[ ](4 Visit aqa.org.uk/8063 for the most up-to-date specification)[aqa.org.uk/8063](4 Visit aqa.org.uk/8063 for the most up-to-date specification)[ for the most up-to-date specification](4 Visit aqa.org.uk/8063 for the most up-to-date specification), resources, support and administration  \n1 Introduction  \n1.1 Why choose AQA for GCSE Religious Studies B  \nOur GCSE enables you to focus in depth on the Catholic faith, by looking at beliefs, teachings, practices, sources of authority and forms of expression within Catholic Christianity.  \nStudents will broaden their understanding of religion by studying the beliefs and practices of another major world faith – either Islam or Judaism.  \nThere's also the choice of either studying contemporary ethical issues through Catholic and other religious and non-religious perspectives, or engaging with scripture in depth through the study of St Mark's gospel.  \nThis specification will not only help students understand theological concepts and religious doctrines, but it will also promote and equip students with valuable skills for their future development, such as analytical and critical thinking, the ability to work with abstract ideas, leadership and research skills.  \nHighlights include:  \n• experienced subject experts and teachers helped us create a clear and straightforward approach to assessment  \n• question papers will enable students of all abilities to show what they know.  \nYou can find out all about our Religious Studies B qualification [at](at aqa.org.uk/religious-studies)[ ](at aqa.org.uk/religious-studies)[aqa.org.uk/religious-studies](at aqa.org.uk/religious-studies)  \n1.2 Support and resources to help you teach  \nWe’ve worked with experienced teachers to provide you with a range of resources that will help you confidently plan, teach and prepare for exams.  \nTeaching resources  \n[Visit](Visit aqa.org.uk/8063 to see all)[ ](Visit aqa.org.uk/8063 to see all)[aqa.org.uk/8063](Visit aqa.org.uk/8063 to see all)[ to see all](Visit aqa.org.uk/8063 to see all) our teaching resources. 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