Religious Studies
Rainford High School - St. Helens
01744885914
Higher Lane, Rainford, St Helens, WA11 8NY
Course summary

A Level Religious Studies course aims to thoroughly engage learners and develop an interest in Religious Studies, Philosophical and Ethical issues which extends beyond the classroom and can be applied to the world around them. It will involve finding out about issues that affect us all, learning about issues that are constantly in the news, looking at topics that really make you think and being able to say what you think!

Entry requirements

- Due to the exam being essay based it is desirable that you have achieved at least a grade 4 in English Literature and a grade 4 in English Language at GCSE. - 5 level 5 or above GCSEs

How you'll be assessed

A Level in Religious Studies learners will study three components that are each externally assessed, these are: Religion and ethics, Developments in religious thought, Christianity, Philosophy of religion. These exams will take the form of an externally assessed written paper lasting two hours and testing your subject knowledge and analysis and evaluation skills in an essay based exam.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthoritySt. Helens
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressHigher Lane, Rainford, St Helens, WA11 8NY