Reasons to choose this subject: • Improve ethical and philosophical thinking skills and the ability to think outside of the box. • Study topics that explain the diversity of life and religion in the modern world. • Develop communication skills and learn to clearly express your views and increase your self-confidence. • Understand contemporary ethical and religious issues such as immigration and religious fundamentalism. • Investigate ultimate questions such as “why does evil exist?” and “what is the purpose of life? • Allows you to explore how religious and non-religious beliefs and practices shape and influence the world we live in. Religious Education A Level at Shireland Collegiate Academy is taught mainly in a classroom setting, with many lessons conducted in a seminar style that helps prepare students for university. Several school trips are organised every year and pupils are expected to work individually and together to complete tasks.
Minimum level 5 in five separate subjects at GCSE including GCSE English and a 4 in GCSE Mathematics
Course assessment will be through three written examinations. End of Year 13 (A Level) Paper 1 – Religion: 33.3% (2 hours) Paper 2 – Philosophy: 33.3% (2 hours) Paper 3 – Ethics: 33.3% (2 hours)
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Sandwell |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Waterloo Road, Smethwick, B66 4ND |
Reasons to choose this subject: • Improve ethical and philosophical thinking skills and the ability to think outside of the box. • Study topics that explain the diversity of life and religion in the modern world. • Develop communication skills and learn to clearly express your views and increase your self-confidence. • Understand contemporary ethical and religious issues such as immigration and religious fundamentalism. • Investigate ultimate questions such as “why does evil exist?” and “what is the purpose of life? • Allows you to explore how religious and non-religious beliefs and practices shape and influence the world we live in. Religious Education A Level at Shireland Collegiate Academy is taught mainly in a classroom setting, with many lessons conducted in a seminar style that helps prepare students for university. Several school trips are organised every year and pupils are expected to work individually and together to complete tasks.
Minimum level 5 in five separate subjects at GCSE including GCSE English and a 4 in GCSE Mathematics
Course assessment will be through three written examinations. End of Year 13 (A Level) Paper 1 – Religion: 33.3% (2 hours) Paper 2 – Philosophy: 33.3% (2 hours) Paper 3 – Ethics: 33.3% (2 hours)