The A-level Religious Studies specification offers a wide choice of topics within the national guidelines. The course is relevant to the real world and encourages students to develop an appreciation of religious thought and its contribution to individuals, communities, and societies. Edexcel Religious Studies at A Level encourages candidates to: • Develop their interest in, and enthusiasm for, a rigorous study of religion and its relation to the wider world • Treat the subject as an academic discipline by developing knowledge, understanding, and skills appropriate to a specialist study of religion • Adopt an enquiring, critical, and reflective approach to the study of religion • Reflect on and develop their own values, opinions, and attitudes in the light of their learning We offer three out of four areas of study • Philosophy of Religion • Religion and Ethics • New Testament Studies