Religious Studies

Course summary

Religious Studies A Level is a highly demanding, academically rigorous and thought-provoking subject. It is not Scripture or Divinity, but rather focusses on Themes in Philosophy, Ethics and Theology. The course allows for wide-ranging debate in class and the teaching is structured to encourage participation. It is appropriate for those of any faith or none - many of our best students have had no religious commitment - and has been successfully combined not only with subjects such as English, History and Politics, but with Practical subjects, Modern Languages, Mathematics and Science. Every university in the country accepts this A Level as being of the same academic value as any other ‘literary’ A Level. In previous years students studying RS at A Level at the RGS have gone on to read a wide range of subjects including PPE, Medicine, Maths, Economics, Science, History, English, Philosophy and Theology at top universities.