Religious Studies

Course summary

LENGTH OF COURSE & NUMBER OF LESSONS PER CYCLE : 2 year A Level, with 5 lessons per week. WHICH SKILLS WILL YOU ACQUIRE? - Ability to explain and evaluate complex theories and ideas. - Awareness of different religious and non-religious beliefs. - Historical context of religion and factors, such as Marxism, that have affected its growth and decline. - Focus on written communication and analytical skills. - Discussion and debate skills. - Moral development as the course is focused on normative ethical theories. - Abstract and higher-order thinking. WHICH CAREER PATHWAYS EXIST AFTER STUDYING THIS SUBJECT? - Medicine - Law - Politics - Academia - Civil service - Education WHICH SUBJECTS COMPLEMENT THIS COURSE? - History - English - Psychology - Science - Sociology - Math's