Religious Studies
St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy - Blackburn with Darwen
01254604000
Duckworth Street, Blackburn, BB2 2JR
Course summary

Religious Studies is the social study of religion and religious practices. It focuses on contemporary issues and will encourage you to engage with these critically. Although it is a traditional subject, it carries much relevance to understanding the modern world and will give you a valuable insight into the truly diverse and multicultural society in which we live. Choosing Religious Studies will help you develop a much better understanding of yourself and the society in which you live, whilst also helping you to become logical, openminded and analytical in thought. You will study three modules at St Wilfrid’s which are: Philosophy of Religion; Religion and Ethics; and New Testament Studies. Religious Studies is a rigorous A-Level, akin to philosophy in its demands and degree of difficulty, and an excellent preparation for a number of popular and demanding undergraduate courses. The skills learned by taking Religious Studies are highly valued in many occupations and useful for entry to a lot of degree courses.

Entry requirements

- To study Religious Studies you will require a grade 5 or higher in two essay-based GCSE subjects, preferably including full course RE, or a grade 7 or higher in short course RE. - At least 5 GCSE passes. Two of these will need to be at grade 5 or higher, with a further three at grade 4 or higher.

How you'll be assessed

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityBlackburn with Darwen
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressDuckworth Street, Blackburn, BB2 2JR