Study beyond the classroom: • A Level Religious Studies Conferences. • Inter-School Philosothon competitions. • Subscriptions to academic articles are provided by the school and students are expected to read beyond the exam syllabus. To be a successful Religious Studies student you need to: • Be curious about the world we live in and the nature of our existence- how did the universe begin, can we prove God's existence, why is there so much evil and suffering, how should humans behave, what makes actions morally acceptable, how can we define good and bad, right and wrong? • Enjoy exploring these questions through discussion, debate, research and critical thinking. Students who have studied Religious Studies at Derby High have gone on to: Study a wide range of subjects at University including law, medicine, psychology, theology and philosophy, politics, teaching, dentistry, vet science, MFL and social work as well as a variety of business-related courses. A Level of Religious Studies is a respected subject and helps you to develop widely transferable and desirable skills.
The OCR Religious Studies specification contributes to an understanding of religious, philosophical and ethical issues and is accessible to all. It builds upon, but is not dependent on, prior knowledge of the subject at GCSE. The specification aims to inspire students to engage with major issues relevant to the 21st Century and to acquire knowledge and gain a critical understanding of these. It also helps students develop analytical and evaluative skills which will prepare them for higher education and for the world of work.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Derby |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Hillsway, Littleover, Derby, DE23 3DT |
Study beyond the classroom: • A Level Religious Studies Conferences. • Inter-School Philosothon competitions. • Subscriptions to academic articles are provided by the school and students are expected to read beyond the exam syllabus. To be a successful Religious Studies student you need to: • Be curious about the world we live in and the nature of our existence- how did the universe begin, can we prove God's existence, why is there so much evil and suffering, how should humans behave, what makes actions morally acceptable, how can we define good and bad, right and wrong? • Enjoy exploring these questions through discussion, debate, research and critical thinking. Students who have studied Religious Studies at Derby High have gone on to: Study a wide range of subjects at University including law, medicine, psychology, theology and philosophy, politics, teaching, dentistry, vet science, MFL and social work as well as a variety of business-related courses. A Level of Religious Studies is a respected subject and helps you to develop widely transferable and desirable skills.
The OCR Religious Studies specification contributes to an understanding of religious, philosophical and ethical issues and is accessible to all. It builds upon, but is not dependent on, prior knowledge of the subject at GCSE. The specification aims to inspire students to engage with major issues relevant to the 21st Century and to acquire knowledge and gain a critical understanding of these. It also helps students develop analytical and evaluative skills which will prepare them for higher education and for the world of work.