Religious Studies
Course summary
The aims of this course are to enable students to develop their knowledge and understanding of the nature of religion in the following three areas; • Islam • Philosophy of Religion • Religious Ethics The course requires candidates to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of: • The origins and development of Islam • The life of Muhammed (pbuh) • Key Islamic beliefs and practices • Principles theories for and against the existence of God • The debate between religion and science • The relationship between faith and reason • Debates around the meaning and truth of religious language • Questions about life after death • The debate between various ethical approaches on ethical issues • Debates whether we are truly free in our thoughts and actions or whether freedom is an illusion.
Entry Requirements
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| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 6 gcse qualifications at grade 6.0 or above | — |
Mathematics | Grade 5 in Mathematics | — |
English Language | Grade 5 in English Language | — |
Religious Studies (Philosophy & Ethics) | Grade 6 in Religious Studies (Philosophy & Ethics) | — |
English Language | Grade 6 in English Language | — |
As published by the school
6 GCSEs at grade 6+ including a grade 6 in English Language and Mathematics. In addition, all courses have specific GCSE entry requirements which are stated in the course description for each subject.
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Assessment
AS Level Component 1 – A Study of Islam Theme 1: Religious figures and sacred texts Theme 2: Religious concepts Theme 3: Religious life Theme 4: Religious practices that shape identity Component 2 – An Introduction to Philosophy of Religion Theme 1: Arguments for the existence of God-Inductive Theme 2: Arguments for the existence of God-Deductive Theme 3: Challenges to religious belief Theme 4: Religious experience Component 3 – An Introduction to Religion and Ethics Theme 1: Ethical thought Theme 2: Aquinas’ Natural Law Theme 3: Situation Ethics Theme 4: Utilitarianism A Level Component 1 – A Study of Islam (33.3%) Theme 1: Religious figures and sacred texts Theme 2: Religious concepts and religious life Theme 3: Significant social and historical developments Theme 4: Religious practices that shape identity Component 2 – An Introduction to Philosophy of Religion (33.3%) Theme 1: Arguments for the existence of God-Deductive Theme 2: Challenges to religious belief Theme 3: Religious experience Theme 4: Religious language Component 3 – An Introduction to Religion and Ethics (33.3%) Theme 1: Ethical thought Theme 2: Deontological ethics Theme 3: Teleological ethics Theme 4: Determinism and free will
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