A level Religious Studies follows the Eduqas exam board and is a sought-after qualification due to its multi-faceted approach. Openmindedness, objective reasoning, problem-solving, evaluation and tolerance are all fostered by this course, creating a well-rounded student, capable of taking on a range of professions. Component 1: Christianity This component provides learners with the opportunity to undertake an in-depth and broad study of Christianity, covering themes ranging from religious figures and sacred texts to practices that shape religious identity and includes the study of the following content: • Religious beliefs, values and teachings, in their interconnections and as they vary historically and in the contemporary world • Sources of wisdom and authority • Practices that shape and express religious identity • Significant social and historical developments in theology or religious thought, including the challenges of secularisation, science, responses to pluralism and diversity within traditions, migration, the changing roles of men and women, feminism and liberationism Component 2: Philosophy This component provides learners with the opportunity to undertake an in-depth and broad study of fundamental philosophical themes, ranging from arguments for the existence of God to the use of religious language. This component includes the study of the following content: • Philosophical issues and questions raised by religion and belief. • The nature and influence of religious experience • Challenges to religious belief such as the problems of evil and suffering • Philosophical language and thought through significant concepts and the works of key thinkers, illustrated in issues or debates in the philosophy of religion