Religious Studies

Course summary

Religious Studies is available to students of any religious persuasion or none. The subject at A level aims to introduce the academic study of religious belief and to develop critical awareness of some of the theological, philosophical and ethical perspectives within the western intellectual tradition. Students will gain knowledge and understanding of diverse material and points of view. They will learn to evaluate religious issues and to present orderly and lucid arguments. Students are not required to have studied religious studies at GCSE.