Course information
Religious Studies
La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School - Lambeth
02086735644
Atkins Road, London, SW12 0AB
Course summary

This is a challenging and interesting subject. It will make you think and allow you to really investigate some of the biggest issues in life! In our modern world with the threat of religious extremism, a wide range of ethical dilemmas and a lot of confusion surrounding the topic of religion it is even more essential to study this topic. Philosophy, Ethics and Theology will help you learn about issues that matter for our world today. Whatever you study at university and in every job, you will need to know about these issues. This is an exciting and interesting subject, which goes perfectly with every other A Level. It goes particularly well with Math's, Psychology, Science, Languages, History, English and Sociology. Universities will be pleased to see that you have taken this A Level because it shows both depth and breadth of academic thought. Students will learn to debate and discuss things like: why is there evil? How should we live? How do beliefs about the Trinity or the Incarnation affect our daily lives? Participants will learn how to present your ideas and think as a scholar, summarizing, analyzing and evaluating your ideas and make rational judgements. This course is divided into three topics. Students will begin by learning about the Philosophy of Religion (issues such as ‘Is there really a God’); Ethics (issues such as ‘why not lie and cheat?’) and Theology (what is it that Christians are supposed to believe). Each of these areas are worth a third of the overall grade.

Entry requirements

GCSE Level 6 in Religious Education

How you'll be assessed

Three examinations at the end of the course: Paper 1: Philosophy of Religion, External written examination (33.3% of A Level). Paper 2: Religion and Ethics, External written examination (33.3% of A Level). Paper 3: Development in Religious Thought, External written examination (33.3% of A Level).

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityLambeth
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeGirls
AddressAtkins Road, London, SW12 0AB