The information below gives you the Edexcel specification re the topics covered in the GCSE Short course re Marriage and the Family. The highlighted words in the specification, are words you are expected to know, understand and use in the examination.
EDEXCEL SPECIFICATION
This section MUST be based on a study of Christianity and ONE other religion.
Changing attitudes in the United Kingdom to COHABITATION and MARRIAGE. The purposes of marriage, as expressed in a marriage ceremony, in Christianity and ONE other religion (FAITHFULNESS). The attitudes of Christianity, and ONE other religion, to sex outside marriage (pre-marital sex, promiscuity and adultery), including the reasons for the attitudes.
Changing attitudes to divorce in the United Kingdom. The attitudes of Christianity, and ONE other religion, to divorce (including re-marriage), and the reasons for the attitudes.
The changing nature of family life (NUCLEAR FAMILY, EXTENDED FAMILY, RE-CONSTITUTED FAMILY) in the United Kingdom. The teachings of Christianity, and ONE other religion, on family life and its importance.
How churches help with the upbringing of children and keeping the family together. How ONE religion other than Christianity helps with the upbringing of children and keeping the family together.