Religious Studies
Course summary
A Level Religious Studies is useful for going into degrees including the sciences, Mathematics, Theology and most prominently Philosophy. It often forms parts of Environmental Science and Archaeology degrees. • Ancient philosophical influences • The nature of the soul, mind and body • Arguments about the existence or non-existence of God • Normative ethical theories • Ethical language and thought • Sexual ethics and the influence on ethical thought of developments in religious beliefs • There is a key change in A Level RS which is the emphasis on Philosophy and Ethics throughout the course, which is different from GCSE
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) | — |
As published by the school
Grade 5 in GCSE Religious Studies and Grade 5 in GCSE English
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Assessment
Paper 1; An introduction to the study of religion Paper 2; An introduction to the philosophy of religion Paper 3; An introduction to religion and ethics Paper 4; A study of religion Paper 5; Philosophy of religion Paper 6; Religion and ethics Papers 1-3; 40% of A Level grade Papers 4-6; 60% of A Level grade
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