Course information
Religious Studies
Twyford Church of England High School - Ealing
02087520141
Twyford Crescent, London, W3 9PP
Course summary

In Year 12, the course comprises of 3 modules in total on issues related to the philosophy of religion, religion and ethics and the development in Christian Thought. In Year 13, the course builds on what students have studied in Year 12 through further study of the philosophy of religion, religion and ethics and the development in Christian Thought. An A Level in Religious Studies would go with Law, History, English, Politics, any one of the Sciences, Sociology, Psychology. This is an excellent foundation subject for further education on any university course. Universities regard this subject very highly due to the academic skills you will develop during the course. This subject is considered to be a ‘facilitating subject’, meaning that it can lead to a range of different university courses or careers. Its academic challenge and development of thinking skills are highly valued by all the top universities.

Entry requirements

8 or more GCSE passes at grade 5, equivalent or better including Math's and English Grade 7 in R.E and Grade 6in English (Language or Literature).

How you'll be assessed

YEAR 12 Paper 1 — ancient philosophical influences, the nature of the soul, mind and body, arguments about the existence or non‐existence of God, the nature and impact of religious experience, the challenge for religious belief of the problem of evil. Paper 2 — normative ethical theories, the application of ethical theory to two contemporary issues of importance. Paper 3 — Christian beliefs, values and teachings, their interconnections and how they vary historically and in the contemporary world, sources of Christian wisdom and authority, practices which shape and express Christian identity, and how these vary within a tradition. YEAR 13 Paper 1 — Same as Year 12 plus; ideas about the nature of God and issues in religious language. Paper 2 — Same as Year 12 plus; ethical language and thought, debates surrounding the significant idea of conscience, sexual ethics and the influence on ethical thought of developments in Christian beliefs. Paper 3 — Same as Year 12 plus; significant social and historical developments in theology and Christian thought and key themes related to the relationship between Christianity and society.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityEaling
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeMixed
AddressTwyford Crescent, London, W3 9PP