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    ATHE Vocational Religious Studies

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    Ofqual Regulated: 603/2225/1
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    Official Regulatory Specification

    Regulated by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) in England

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    Qualification Number (QN)
    603/2225/1
    Awarding Organisation
    ATHE Ltd
    Regulatory Type
    Vocationally-Related Qualification
    National Level & Units
    Vocational • 9 units
    Sector Subject Area: 10.4 Theology and religious studies
    This qualification is officially accredited under the national framework. Credits and certified outcomes are recognised by employers, further education colleges, and training providers throughout the UK.

    Qualification Units

    9 units

    How this qualification is graded

    Assessment follows the awarding organisation’s published requirements. Check the exact unit methods and grading rules with your provider.

    Jewish Philosophy and Ethics

    Understand the fundamental concept in Judaism of Man’s mission in this world. Understand what is required to live a virtuous life from a Jewish perspective. Understand selected concepts in Jewish thought and their ramifications

    4 learning outcomes

    Eretz Israel (The Land of Israel)

    Understand the Covenant between G-d and the Jewish people with regards to Eretz Israel through the study of Biblical, Midrashic and Talmudic sources. Understand the relationship between the Eretz Israel and the Jewish People. Understand the experiences of the Jewish People in Eretz Israel during selected periods of the Common Era

    4 learning outcomes

    The Development of the Jewish People in the Diaspora

    Understand experiences of the Jewish people in different periods and/or locations between1648 CE until the present. Understand the challenges faced by the Jewish People in the chosen periods. Understand the moral lessons to be learned. from events in the chosen periods

    4 learning outcomes

    Contemporary Halacha

    Understand the origins of selected Jewish Laws. Understand how ancient Jewish laws are applied today. Examine the role of Rabbinical legal decision (psak)in defining Jewish Law

    3 learning outcomes

    The Five Megilot

    Know the context and the main themes of the selected megiloth. Understand the meaning of selected passages within the megiloth. Understand the significance of names, events and statements within the megiloth

    4 learning outcomes

    The Jewish Year

    Understand the origins and purpose of Jewish festivals derived from both biblical and rabbinic sources. Know about the worship, practice and observance of the festivals. Understand the worship and experience of the Sabbath day and its spiritual significance

    4 learning outcomes

    Jewish Prayer

    Understand the text and deeper meaning of selected Jewish Prayers. Evaluate selected prayers with regard to:- when they were written- by whom- when they are recited. Examine the power of prayer

    3 learning outcomes

    Pentateuch

    Understand the key events in the Pentateuch within their given contexts. Understand the origin, culture and heritage of the Jewish Nation through study of key events. Be able to identify and explain literal and allegorical meaning in specific texts of the Pentateuch

    5 learning outcomes

    Text Based Pentateuchal Study

    Understand the significance and meaning of episodes and events recorded in one of the books of the Pentateuch and the moral lessons to be learned from them. Apply the events recorded in the selected book to everyday life situations. Understand the approach of classical commentators to the interpretation of passages

    4 learning outcomes

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