Religious Studies
Course summary
Religious Studies is the subject for you if you enjoy debate and critical thinking. Philosophy will stretch your mind analysing different arguments regarding the existence or non-existence of God and looks at philosophical problems centred around the problem of evil and suffering and life after death. Ethics involves evaluating how we make moral decisions and will cover a number of theories before applying these to issues such as Abortion, Euthanasia, Sexual Ethics and War. The study of Islam will give you the skills necessary to apply to theology and comparative religion. It is an interesting subject that is applicable to all future studies involving reasoning and critical thinking as well as covering issues related to religion, teaching, medicine and social studies.
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
English Language | Grade 5 in English Language | — |
English Literature | Grade 5 in English Literature | — |
Religious Studies (Philosophy & Ethics) | Grade 5 in Religious Studies (Philosophy & Ethics) | — |
History Alternative route | Grade 5 in History | — |
Geography Alternative route | Grade 5 in Geography | — |
As published by the school
A-level subjects will require a high Grade 5/Grade B results as a minimum if studied at GCSE Grade 5 in GCSE Religious Studies or in a subject with similar skills such as History. Minimum of a Grade 5 in English.
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Assessment
Year 1: The course is 100% exam based and the end of Year 12 internal exams will mirror the structure of the actual papers. Students will sit 2 x 2hour composite papers. Year 2: The course is 100% exam and at A-level there are 3 x 2 hour papers each worth 33.3% of the total qualification.
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