Religious Studies
Subject | Religious Studies A Level |
Entry Requirements | 5 GCSE’s 9-4, including English.
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Exam Board | Eduqas |
Content relating to the subject qualification | Component 1: The study of one religion from a choice of six: Option A: Christianity There will be four themes within each option: religious figures and sacred texts; religious concepts; religious life; and religious practices.
Component 2: Philosophy of Religion There will be four themes within this component: arguments for the existence of God; challenges to religious belief; religious experience; religious language.
Component 3: Religion and Ethics There will be four themes within this component (including applied ethics in themes two to four): ethical language; Aquinas' Natural Law; Fletcher's Situation Ethics and Utilitarianism. |
Assessment of the qualification | Component 1: A Study of Religion Written examination: 2 hours- 33â % of qualification
Component 2: Philosophy of Religion Written examination: 2 hours- 33â % of qualification
Component 3: Religion and Ethics Written examination: 2 hours- 33â % of qualification
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Career Pathways | Religious Studies is a respected post 16 examination course accepted at Universities throughout the world. It can lead to degrees in a range of disciplines from Accountancy, Law and, Biology to Philosophy, Economics, English. The pertinent observation is that students who take this subject are analytical and coherent in their ability to argue and justify points of view. |
Extra-Curricular | The expectation is that students will have the opportunity to attend an A Level Conference in either London or Kent. There are guest speakers from e.g. Local consultants and presentation by Fr. Tom (Phd Oxford). Students have the opportunity to visit UKC Philosophy events. |