Helping to develop a holistic understanding of religion, religious studies facilities enquiry into, and develops insightful evaluations of, ultimate questions about the purposes and commitments of human life, especially as expressed in philosophy, ethics and religion. Students are encouraged to question the nature of reality and the place of religion within our world, developing skills in explanation, critical analysis, evaluation and debate. Religious studies also helps students to understand the world around you and the diverse views of a range of different people; the course is grounded in scholarship, teaching how key thinkers have developed philosophical ideas by analysing their writings. The course helps develop writing ability, presentation of thoughts and the construction and communication of coherent argument grounded with reason.
As well as an open and enquiring mind, students wishing to study religious studies will need at least five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including English language at grade 5 and maths at grade 4; a GCSE in religious studies is not a pre-requisite, however if you have studied it, a grade 5 is required. It’s also desirable to have a GCSE in a written subject such as English or history since the course and exams involve essay writing. An appreciation of the importance of analysis and balance in tackling conflicting point of view is also advantageous.
Exams take place at the end of two years’ of studying; assessment through examination consists mostly of essay-based questions alongside several structured questions. Each of the three exams counts for a third of the final mark. The three papers are based on philosophy of religion, religion and ethics, and New Testament study. Each paper is two hours long and consists of the same layout: an eight-mark question, a 12-mark question, a 10-mark question and a 20 and 30-mark questions.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £29,514 - £38,490 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Day £18,975 - £20,538 |
| Address | Burkitt Road, Woodbridge, IP12 4JH |
Helping to develop a holistic understanding of religion, religious studies facilities enquiry into, and develops insightful evaluations of, ultimate questions about the purposes and commitments of human life, especially as expressed in philosophy, ethics and religion. Students are encouraged to question the nature of reality and the place of religion within our world, developing skills in explanation, critical analysis, evaluation and debate. Religious studies also helps students to understand the world around you and the diverse views of a range of different people; the course is grounded in scholarship, teaching how key thinkers have developed philosophical ideas by analysing their writings. The course helps develop writing ability, presentation of thoughts and the construction and communication of coherent argument grounded with reason.
As well as an open and enquiring mind, students wishing to study religious studies will need at least five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including English language at grade 5 and maths at grade 4; a GCSE in religious studies is not a pre-requisite, however if you have studied it, a grade 5 is required. It’s also desirable to have a GCSE in a written subject such as English or history since the course and exams involve essay writing. An appreciation of the importance of analysis and balance in tackling conflicting point of view is also advantageous.
Exams take place at the end of two years’ of studying; assessment through examination consists mostly of essay-based questions alongside several structured questions. Each of the three exams counts for a third of the final mark. The three papers are based on philosophy of religion, religion and ethics, and New Testament study. Each paper is two hours long and consists of the same layout: an eight-mark question, a 12-mark question, a 10-mark question and a 20 and 30-mark questions.