Religious Studies

Course summary

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.