A Level Religious Studies is totally different to what you may have experienced at GCSE, exploring questions ranging from the fundamental such as ‘What is the nature of reality?’, to the more practical such as ‘Is cloning morally permissible?’ and ‘Can religion survive secularisation?’. You will consider complex philosophical, ethical, sociological and theological arguments and ideas, and will be expected to question concepts and to think precisely and critically. The Philosophy component includes arguments for and challenges to traditional theistic belief including psychological and atheistic approaches, along with considering issues of human experience, language and meaning. The Ethics component explores major ethical theories postulated by various philosophical and religious traditions, as well as their practical application to issues such as genetic engineering and abortion. Finally, in the systematic study of a religion, you will approach Buddhism from an academic perspective, studying not only the major beliefs and practices of Buddhists in their daily lives, but also issues such as the interaction between religion and the modern world including science, secular polity and challenges from changing attitudes to gender and identity.
6 in English.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £9,885 - £19,335; Boarding £28,245 - £38,340 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Bath Road, Stonehouse, GL10 2JQ |
A Level Religious Studies is totally different to what you may have experienced at GCSE, exploring questions ranging from the fundamental such as ‘What is the nature of reality?’, to the more practical such as ‘Is cloning morally permissible?’ and ‘Can religion survive secularisation?’. You will consider complex philosophical, ethical, sociological and theological arguments and ideas, and will be expected to question concepts and to think precisely and critically. The Philosophy component includes arguments for and challenges to traditional theistic belief including psychological and atheistic approaches, along with considering issues of human experience, language and meaning. The Ethics component explores major ethical theories postulated by various philosophical and religious traditions, as well as their practical application to issues such as genetic engineering and abortion. Finally, in the systematic study of a religion, you will approach Buddhism from an academic perspective, studying not only the major beliefs and practices of Buddhists in their daily lives, but also issues such as the interaction between religion and the modern world including science, secular polity and challenges from changing attitudes to gender and identity.
6 in English.