Do you enjoy thinking about big questions such as ‘Why are we here?’, ‘Is there a purpose to our existence’, ‘Why do bad things happen?’ or ‘Does God exist?’. If the answer is ‘Yes’, then this is the course for you. In Religious Studies we develop the age-old academic skill of developing our own views and assessing the arguments of others to critically evaluate our understanding of the philosophy and ethics associated with religion. Whether you are religious, atheist, or agnostic, it doesn’t matter. Being able to argue your point is what is important here. Within the course, we think about lots of issues such as abortion, capital punishment, embryo research, war, arguments for and against God’s existence, the nature of human life, the afterlife, evil and suffering, and many other topics which means we have lots of thought-provoking discussions. It’s a course that makes you question preconceptions you might have, or might not even realize you have! If you like to make your mind melt from thinking too much about difficult questions and don’t mind there not being a right answer to a question then this is the course for you. We will visit places of worship during your time studies to extend your knowledge of religion, philosophy, and ethics and how this functions in the world today. Thinking about the future, this course will support any degree at university, apprenticeships, and also the world of work - where will you ever find a future where you won’t have to consider the views of others, critically analyze them, and reach your own conclusion? This is exactly what this course will give you the skills to do. It will also be suitable for students who want to debate their point of view in class and develop their skills in preparation for university. There are also specific career paths and courses in which studying this course will be highly beneficial such as; medicine, health and social care, journalism, uniformed and armed services, travel and tourism, law, sciences, and education. Religious studies is a highly valuable course at university.
You must have achieved 5 passes including mathematics and English, where a pass is defined as GCSE 9-4 and pass or better at level 2 BTEC.
Throughout the course you will have regular opportunities to develop your essay writing skills ready for your final exams at the end of Year 13. There are 2 essay styles which you will learn - AO1 and AO2. AO1 essays are interested in your knowledge of a topic and AO2 essays are interested in your opinion about a topic and how you evaluate the views of other scholars surrounding this topic. At the end of the 2 year course you will learn about ‘Dialogue’ essays which are worth 25 marks. These are nothing to worry about! They are asking you to combine the skills you will already have developed writing AO1 and AO2 essays into a longer piece which covers both the knowledge you have learnt and your views about a topic. Your essays in Religious Studies will be longer and more complex essays than you have previously written at GCSE, but don’t worry - you will be supported to learn and develop the skills needed to be successful at writing these.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Nottinghamshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Valley Road, Worksop, S81 7EN |
Do you enjoy thinking about big questions such as ‘Why are we here?’, ‘Is there a purpose to our existence’, ‘Why do bad things happen?’ or ‘Does God exist?’. If the answer is ‘Yes’, then this is the course for you. In Religious Studies we develop the age-old academic skill of developing our own views and assessing the arguments of others to critically evaluate our understanding of the philosophy and ethics associated with religion. Whether you are religious, atheist, or agnostic, it doesn’t matter. Being able to argue your point is what is important here. Within the course, we think about lots of issues such as abortion, capital punishment, embryo research, war, arguments for and against God’s existence, the nature of human life, the afterlife, evil and suffering, and many other topics which means we have lots of thought-provoking discussions. It’s a course that makes you question preconceptions you might have, or might not even realize you have! If you like to make your mind melt from thinking too much about difficult questions and don’t mind there not being a right answer to a question then this is the course for you. We will visit places of worship during your time studies to extend your knowledge of religion, philosophy, and ethics and how this functions in the world today. Thinking about the future, this course will support any degree at university, apprenticeships, and also the world of work - where will you ever find a future where you won’t have to consider the views of others, critically analyze them, and reach your own conclusion? This is exactly what this course will give you the skills to do. It will also be suitable for students who want to debate their point of view in class and develop their skills in preparation for university. There are also specific career paths and courses in which studying this course will be highly beneficial such as; medicine, health and social care, journalism, uniformed and armed services, travel and tourism, law, sciences, and education. Religious studies is a highly valuable course at university.
You must have achieved 5 passes including mathematics and English, where a pass is defined as GCSE 9-4 and pass or better at level 2 BTEC.
Throughout the course you will have regular opportunities to develop your essay writing skills ready for your final exams at the end of Year 13. There are 2 essay styles which you will learn - AO1 and AO2. AO1 essays are interested in your knowledge of a topic and AO2 essays are interested in your opinion about a topic and how you evaluate the views of other scholars surrounding this topic. At the end of the 2 year course you will learn about ‘Dialogue’ essays which are worth 25 marks. These are nothing to worry about! They are asking you to combine the skills you will already have developed writing AO1 and AO2 essays into a longer piece which covers both the knowledge you have learnt and your views about a topic. Your essays in Religious Studies will be longer and more complex essays than you have previously written at GCSE, but don’t worry - you will be supported to learn and develop the skills needed to be successful at writing these.
