Religious Studies A level is perfect for any student fascinated by big ideas, by the way people’s beliefs influence the way they live, or by sacred texts and their interpretation. Ideas, texts, beliefs and actions are at the heart of Religious Studies. It offers a wide and challenging syllabus that engages both the intellect and the emotions. It allows students to study different religions, and ensures that they have a thorough understanding of diverse philosophical and ethical viewpoints. The course allows students to investigate ultimate questions such as “why does evil exist?” and “what is the purpose of life?”, and study topics that explain the diversity of life and religion in the modern world. Students will improve their philosophical thinking skills and their capacity to understand and evaluate contemporary ethical and religious issues such as medical ethics and religious fundamentalism. All will develop communication skills and learn to clearly express their views, building their self-confidence.
Candidates must gain a minimum of a Grade 5 in both English Language and Mathematics, and a further five GCSEs graded 6/7 or above.
PAPER 1: Philosophy of Religion and Ethics Section A: Philosophy of religion • Arguments for the existence of God • Evil and suffering • Religious experience • Religious language • Miracles • Self and life after death Section B: Ethics and religion • Ethical theories • Issues of human life and death • Issues of animal life and death • Introduction to meta ethics • Free will and moral responsibility • Conscience • Bentham and Kant PAPER 2: Study of Religion and Dialogues Section A: Study of religion (Christianity): • Sources of wisdom and authority • God/gods/ultimate reality • Self, death and the afterlife • Good conduct and key moral principles • Expression of religious identity • Religion, gender and sexuality • Religion and science • Religion and secularisation • Religion and religious pluralism Section B: The dialogue between philosophy of religion and religion: How religion is influenced by, and has an influence on philosophy of religion in relation to the issues studied. Section C: The dialogue between ethical studies and religion: How religion is influenced by, and has an influence on ethical studies in relation to the issues studied. PAPER 1: WRITTEN EXAM 3 hours • 50% of A level • 100 marks PAPER 2: WRITTEN EXAM 3 hours • 50% of A level • 100 marks
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | West Sussex |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £30,210 - £42,000 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £10,500 - £23,400 |
| Address | Keymer Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 0EG |
Religious Studies A level is perfect for any student fascinated by big ideas, by the way people’s beliefs influence the way they live, or by sacred texts and their interpretation. Ideas, texts, beliefs and actions are at the heart of Religious Studies. It offers a wide and challenging syllabus that engages both the intellect and the emotions. It allows students to study different religions, and ensures that they have a thorough understanding of diverse philosophical and ethical viewpoints. The course allows students to investigate ultimate questions such as “why does evil exist?” and “what is the purpose of life?”, and study topics that explain the diversity of life and religion in the modern world. Students will improve their philosophical thinking skills and their capacity to understand and evaluate contemporary ethical and religious issues such as medical ethics and religious fundamentalism. All will develop communication skills and learn to clearly express their views, building their self-confidence.
Candidates must gain a minimum of a Grade 5 in both English Language and Mathematics, and a further five GCSEs graded 6/7 or above.
PAPER 1: Philosophy of Religion and Ethics Section A: Philosophy of religion • Arguments for the existence of God • Evil and suffering • Religious experience • Religious language • Miracles • Self and life after death Section B: Ethics and religion • Ethical theories • Issues of human life and death • Issues of animal life and death • Introduction to meta ethics • Free will and moral responsibility • Conscience • Bentham and Kant PAPER 2: Study of Religion and Dialogues Section A: Study of religion (Christianity): • Sources of wisdom and authority • God/gods/ultimate reality • Self, death and the afterlife • Good conduct and key moral principles • Expression of religious identity • Religion, gender and sexuality • Religion and science • Religion and secularisation • Religion and religious pluralism Section B: The dialogue between philosophy of religion and religion: How religion is influenced by, and has an influence on philosophy of religion in relation to the issues studied. Section C: The dialogue between ethical studies and religion: How religion is influenced by, and has an influence on ethical studies in relation to the issues studied. PAPER 1: WRITTEN EXAM 3 hours • 50% of A level • 100 marks PAPER 2: WRITTEN EXAM 3 hours • 50% of A level • 100 marks