Religious Studies is an ideal option for those of you who enjoy exploring perplexing questions about life, the universe and everything: ‘Is there a God?’; ‘Why is there suffering?’; ‘Why should we live morally?’; ‘Is it ever right to end a life?’; ‘What happens when we die?’ The Maynard Religious Studies course follows the OCR A-level Religious Studies specification (H573), which comprises three equally weighted areas of study: Philosophy of Religion, Religion and Ethics and Developments in Christian Thought. This syllabus provides an opportunity to explore the rich heritage of western philosophical and ethical thought and to undertake a study of key concepts in Christianity. Students will encounter significant thinkers such as Plato, Aristotle, St Thomas Aquinas, Immanuel Kant, David Hume, J. S. Mill and Karl Marx, as well as prominent philosophers and theologians of the 20th century and the present day. This qualification is designed to nurture the development of critical and reflective thinking with the aim of developing a greater comprehension and appreciation of religious beliefs and teachings, as well as the disciplines of ethics and philosophy of religion. Emphasis is placed on critical analysis and the construction of balanced, informed arguments within the context of religious, philosophical and ethical understanding.
If we are then able to offer a place, please note that this is conditional upon your daughter reaching the minimum entry requirements for entry into our Sixth Form, namely: • at least six grade 7’s • a minimum of a grade 7 in both Maths and English GCSE • a grade 7 or 8 in the subjects to be taken at A-level Students will always be considered on their individual merits. It is not necessary to have GCSE Religious Studies, or to be ‘religious’ to do this subject. What is necessary is an open, inquiring mind, plenty of enthusiasm and a willingness to engage in discussion and debate. All assessment is by essays written in the examinations so a good standard of written English is required and you will be expected to do a lot of reading to support your learning in class.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £7,926 - £16,542 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £7,926 - £16,542 |
| Address | Denmark Road, Exeter, EX1 1SJ |
Religious Studies is an ideal option for those of you who enjoy exploring perplexing questions about life, the universe and everything: ‘Is there a God?’; ‘Why is there suffering?’; ‘Why should we live morally?’; ‘Is it ever right to end a life?’; ‘What happens when we die?’ The Maynard Religious Studies course follows the OCR A-level Religious Studies specification (H573), which comprises three equally weighted areas of study: Philosophy of Religion, Religion and Ethics and Developments in Christian Thought. This syllabus provides an opportunity to explore the rich heritage of western philosophical and ethical thought and to undertake a study of key concepts in Christianity. Students will encounter significant thinkers such as Plato, Aristotle, St Thomas Aquinas, Immanuel Kant, David Hume, J. S. Mill and Karl Marx, as well as prominent philosophers and theologians of the 20th century and the present day. This qualification is designed to nurture the development of critical and reflective thinking with the aim of developing a greater comprehension and appreciation of religious beliefs and teachings, as well as the disciplines of ethics and philosophy of religion. Emphasis is placed on critical analysis and the construction of balanced, informed arguments within the context of religious, philosophical and ethical understanding.
If we are then able to offer a place, please note that this is conditional upon your daughter reaching the minimum entry requirements for entry into our Sixth Form, namely: • at least six grade 7’s • a minimum of a grade 7 in both Maths and English GCSE • a grade 7 or 8 in the subjects to be taken at A-level Students will always be considered on their individual merits. It is not necessary to have GCSE Religious Studies, or to be ‘religious’ to do this subject. What is necessary is an open, inquiring mind, plenty of enthusiasm and a willingness to engage in discussion and debate. All assessment is by essays written in the examinations so a good standard of written English is required and you will be expected to do a lot of reading to support your learning in class.