Religious Studies

Course summary

COMPONENT 1 - A STUDY OF RELIGION This component gives learners the opportunity to undertake an in-depth and broad study of their chosen religion, covering themes ranging from religious figures and sacred texts to practices that shape religious identity. COMPONENT 2 - PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION This component gives learners the opportunity to undertake an in-depth and broad study of fundamental philosophical themes, ranging from arguments for the existence of God to the use of religious language. COMPONENT 3 - RELIGION AND ETHICS This component gives learners the opportunity to undertake an in-depth and broad study of fundamental ethical themes, ranging from ethical language and thought to free will and determinism.