RS discusses some of the most meaningful and complex questions in life: • Where does the universe come from? • How can you prove anything? • Has science replaced religion? • What do ‘out-of-body’ experiences tell us? • What is the mind? • Is there a soul? • How should we decide what are ‘good’ actions and ‘bad’ actions? • How has Christian Theology shaped the way Western society views human nature? • How should we behave sexually and what should inform that behaviour? • Is there a place for feminism within religion or is religion innately patriarchal? • Is the UK a Christian country and what does this mean in the C21st? RS at A level appeals to those who are interested in analysing arguments, evaluating different points of view and sustaining a critical line of argument. It will also appeal to those who consider deep and meaningful questions and enjoy discussing different perspectives, including those of leading philosophers and academics. RS will develop skills of research, interpretation and critical thinking as well as provide opportunities to develop key skills. The department has a sixth-form interfaith discussion group led by Fr Labran where elements of the course can be discussed and debated in a more informal setting. We also take students to a couple of A Level conferences throughout the course and to public lectures at venues such as St Paul’s Cathedral. For example, in a previous year, we went to hear Rowan Williams speak about the person of Jesus. As part of our study of secularism, students visit a local foodbank and church centre where they can learn about a variety of social action projects run by a faith community
In general, a 7 at GCSE is the minimum grade you will need to achieve in a subject to be able to study it at Emanuel at A level. Additionally, if you wish to study Mathematics or Physics at A level you will need at least an 8 at GCSE, and those studying Physics at A level must also be studying A level Mathematics. In addition, we require the average grade criteria to be met. This standard indicates that a pupil will be able to study independently, and can successfully access the very much more challenging material presented by the A-level courses. This is a course that anyone, regardless of religious faith, would profit from; it is an academic approach to interesting issues in Philosophy, Ethics and the development of beliefs about God. You do not need to have studied RS at GCSE to take the A level but should have achieved at least a 7 in your humanity GCSE and English Language and Literature.
• All assessments are by externally examined written papers. • There are three papers: Philosophy of Religion, Religion and Ethics, and Developments in Christian Thought. • Each paper is 2 hours long and will be sat at the end of the second year. • The allocation for each paper is 120 marks and on each paper, students must complete three essays worth a maximum of 40 marks each.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Wandsworth |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £23,061 |
| Address | Battersea Rise, London, SW11 1HS |
RS discusses some of the most meaningful and complex questions in life: • Where does the universe come from? • How can you prove anything? • Has science replaced religion? • What do ‘out-of-body’ experiences tell us? • What is the mind? • Is there a soul? • How should we decide what are ‘good’ actions and ‘bad’ actions? • How has Christian Theology shaped the way Western society views human nature? • How should we behave sexually and what should inform that behaviour? • Is there a place for feminism within religion or is religion innately patriarchal? • Is the UK a Christian country and what does this mean in the C21st? RS at A level appeals to those who are interested in analysing arguments, evaluating different points of view and sustaining a critical line of argument. It will also appeal to those who consider deep and meaningful questions and enjoy discussing different perspectives, including those of leading philosophers and academics. RS will develop skills of research, interpretation and critical thinking as well as provide opportunities to develop key skills. The department has a sixth-form interfaith discussion group led by Fr Labran where elements of the course can be discussed and debated in a more informal setting. We also take students to a couple of A Level conferences throughout the course and to public lectures at venues such as St Paul’s Cathedral. For example, in a previous year, we went to hear Rowan Williams speak about the person of Jesus. As part of our study of secularism, students visit a local foodbank and church centre where they can learn about a variety of social action projects run by a faith community
In general, a 7 at GCSE is the minimum grade you will need to achieve in a subject to be able to study it at Emanuel at A level. Additionally, if you wish to study Mathematics or Physics at A level you will need at least an 8 at GCSE, and those studying Physics at A level must also be studying A level Mathematics. In addition, we require the average grade criteria to be met. This standard indicates that a pupil will be able to study independently, and can successfully access the very much more challenging material presented by the A-level courses. This is a course that anyone, regardless of religious faith, would profit from; it is an academic approach to interesting issues in Philosophy, Ethics and the development of beliefs about God. You do not need to have studied RS at GCSE to take the A level but should have achieved at least a 7 in your humanity GCSE and English Language and Literature.
• All assessments are by externally examined written papers. • There are three papers: Philosophy of Religion, Religion and Ethics, and Developments in Christian Thought. • Each paper is 2 hours long and will be sat at the end of the second year. • The allocation for each paper is 120 marks and on each paper, students must complete three essays worth a maximum of 40 marks each.