Religious Studies is a course for those with a curious, enquiring mind. It covers many big questions which have challenged humankind over thousands of years: Is there a God? What’s the right thing to do? How should we relate to people with di erent beliefs to ours? What should we do about poverty? Do we have free will? What is goodness? How can we make sense of su ering? Why is there something rather than nothing? Students should quickly realise that these question don’t have easy answers. Therefore, through the course, they will use philosophical and theological methods to assess various responses to these questions. The idea of God, and whether He exists or not, has been very important for forming cultures and moral codes. How He has been conceived is therefore important in understanding cultures of the past and present. More in depth questions, such as ‘How can we know anything about God?’, ‘Is what is right or wrong dependent on culture and history?’ and ‘What kind of language can we use to make sense of religion and ethics?’ are explored with reference to a wide range of philosophers and theologians. Through the course: • Students will gain a deep understanding of a variety of different approaches to fundamental questions and study a number of different philosophers and traditions. • Develop the ability to construct their own arguments based on evidence and reasoning. • Evaluate diverse arguments and theories in relation to their own understanding and development in religious and ethical thought. • Apply ethical theories to a range of important contemporary problems. • Interpret and evaluate religious concepts, ideas and arguments.
Students do not need to have a GCSE in Religious Studies (although they should be prepared to catch-up on a few key ideas if they do not). They should have a grade 7 in English Language or History if they are new to the subject. Those with a GCSE in Religious Studies should have a grade 7. A willingness to work hard, develop strong note taking skills and persevere with tough reading, is important.
Each component is assessed by a 2 hour examination in which students answer two questions. There is no coursework component.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | West Sussex |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £31,800 - £34,275 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £10,200 - £26,400 |
| Address | College Lane, Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks, BN6 9JS |
Religious Studies is a course for those with a curious, enquiring mind. It covers many big questions which have challenged humankind over thousands of years: Is there a God? What’s the right thing to do? How should we relate to people with di erent beliefs to ours? What should we do about poverty? Do we have free will? What is goodness? How can we make sense of su ering? Why is there something rather than nothing? Students should quickly realise that these question don’t have easy answers. Therefore, through the course, they will use philosophical and theological methods to assess various responses to these questions. The idea of God, and whether He exists or not, has been very important for forming cultures and moral codes. How He has been conceived is therefore important in understanding cultures of the past and present. More in depth questions, such as ‘How can we know anything about God?’, ‘Is what is right or wrong dependent on culture and history?’ and ‘What kind of language can we use to make sense of religion and ethics?’ are explored with reference to a wide range of philosophers and theologians. Through the course: • Students will gain a deep understanding of a variety of different approaches to fundamental questions and study a number of different philosophers and traditions. • Develop the ability to construct their own arguments based on evidence and reasoning. • Evaluate diverse arguments and theories in relation to their own understanding and development in religious and ethical thought. • Apply ethical theories to a range of important contemporary problems. • Interpret and evaluate religious concepts, ideas and arguments.
Students do not need to have a GCSE in Religious Studies (although they should be prepared to catch-up on a few key ideas if they do not). They should have a grade 7 in English Language or History if they are new to the subject. Those with a GCSE in Religious Studies should have a grade 7. A willingness to work hard, develop strong note taking skills and persevere with tough reading, is important.
Each component is assessed by a 2 hour examination in which students answer two questions. There is no coursework component.