WHO IS IT SUITABLE FOR? ✓ Students who are interested in theology, philosophy and ethical issues. ✓ Students interested in a career where decision making, thinking around ethical issues and communication skills are important e.g. managerial roles, law, diplomacy, journalism, teaching, medicine, civil service and politics. ✓ Students who are interested in developing ’higher order thinking skills’; who like to ask questions and explore preconceptions; who like to think critically, question wisely and form coherent arguments. ✓ Students who are skilled in written communication, and want to develop their ability to create formal arguments and produce high quality essays. WHAT WILL I LEARN? OCR Religious Studies consists of three components: Philosophy of Religion; Religion and Ethics; and Developments in Religious Thought: Christianity. The Philosophy of Religion component includes study of ancient philosophy, the nature of soul/mind/body, arguments about the existence of God, and issues in religious language. Religion and Ethics includes study of normative ethical theory, application of theory to contemporary issues, and the influence of ethical thought on religious belief. The Development in Religious Thought component covers Christian beliefs, values and teachings and their historical development, sources of authority and wisdom for Christians, and the interconnections between social/ historical developments and religious practice and identity.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Grade 6 in RE and Grade 6 in English (Language or Literature) 8 or more GCSE at grade 5, equivalent or better including English and Maths.
HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED? YEAR 12—exams are assessed internally Students will be examined on the content covered during year 12. YEAR 13—exams are assessed externally Paper 1—Philosophy of Religion: 2 hour written paper Paper 2 —Religion and Ethics: 2 hour written paper Paper 3 — Developments in Religious Thought: 2 hour written paper
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Ealing |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Oldfield Lane North, Greenford, UB6 8PR |
WHO IS IT SUITABLE FOR? ✓ Students who are interested in theology, philosophy and ethical issues. ✓ Students interested in a career where decision making, thinking around ethical issues and communication skills are important e.g. managerial roles, law, diplomacy, journalism, teaching, medicine, civil service and politics. ✓ Students who are interested in developing ’higher order thinking skills’; who like to ask questions and explore preconceptions; who like to think critically, question wisely and form coherent arguments. ✓ Students who are skilled in written communication, and want to develop their ability to create formal arguments and produce high quality essays. WHAT WILL I LEARN? OCR Religious Studies consists of three components: Philosophy of Religion; Religion and Ethics; and Developments in Religious Thought: Christianity. The Philosophy of Religion component includes study of ancient philosophy, the nature of soul/mind/body, arguments about the existence of God, and issues in religious language. Religion and Ethics includes study of normative ethical theory, application of theory to contemporary issues, and the influence of ethical thought on religious belief. The Development in Religious Thought component covers Christian beliefs, values and teachings and their historical development, sources of authority and wisdom for Christians, and the interconnections between social/ historical developments and religious practice and identity.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Grade 6 in RE and Grade 6 in English (Language or Literature) 8 or more GCSE at grade 5, equivalent or better including English and Maths.
HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED? YEAR 12—exams are assessed internally Students will be examined on the content covered during year 12. YEAR 13—exams are assessed externally Paper 1—Philosophy of Religion: 2 hour written paper Paper 2 —Religion and Ethics: 2 hour written paper Paper 3 — Developments in Religious Thought: 2 hour written paper
