• Engaging, academically rigorous and fun teaching from subject specialists. • Small supportive classes to develop self-confidence and independence. • Opportunities to attend RS A Level Masterclasses hosted by Oxford University. • Access to "Dialogue' and the 'RS review, academic journals for A Level RS students; excellent resources to complement independent study. • An ideal complement to other A Level subjects. Competitive A Level of Religious Studies will open your mind to the wonder of philosophy and theology. You will have the opportunity to ponder the great mysteries of life, study a variety of academic responses to these questions and then formulate your ideas about it all. Do not take it just because you enjoyed RS GCSE or found that an easy subject. RS at A Level is based on the philosophy of religion an on and ethical theories so it is a completely different discipline. Skills for life You will also adopt an enquiring, critical and reflective approach to the study of religion. You will be able to reflect on and develop your own values, opinions and attitudes in the light of your learning. The course helps develop your skills of enquiry and engagement with ideas; those of others and your own. You will also explore and debate the strengths and weaknesses in arguments and finally be equipped to formulate your own philosophy and worldview. The Eduqas Religious Studies Specification course encourages learners to: develop their interest in a rigorous study of religion and belief and relate it to the wider world; develop knowledge and understanding appropriate to a specialist study of religion and religious thought and its contribution to individuals, communities and societies. Students also need to adopt an enquiring, critical and reflective approach to the study of religion enabling them to reflect on and develop their own values, opinions and attitudes in the light of their study. RS develops the critical and evaluative skills that will enable students to go on to Higher Education to study a wide range of courses, including Religious Studies, Theology, Philosophy, Law, Sociology and Social Sciences. Career choices include Education, Journalism, Law and Human Resources. Academic, engaging and fun You will be encouraged to develop your interest in, and enthusiasm for, a rigorous study of religion and its relation to the wider world. The course also enables you to treat the subject as an academic discipline by developing knowledge, understanding and skills appropriate to a specialist study of religion.