Teaching is carried out using a variety of methods including prescribed texts, note-taking, handouts, presentations, PowerPoints, DVDs, discussions, games, research in the library and online, visiting speakers and RS sixth-form conferences to meet other students to share knowledge and opinions. Students will be expected to work collaboratively and independently by tackling questions, carrying out research and independent study and learning. Candidates are encouraged to develop their understanding of social, moral, ethical, social and religious issues in considerable depth. They can deepen their understanding of how culture shapes and is shaped by religious beliefs. Also, the range of skills like analysis, interpretation, critical thinking and the ability to produce extended evaluative pieces of writing will prepare students for a range of further courses in higher education or employment generally. It is a challenging, interesting and thought-provoking course.
Grade 5 or above in GCSE English. Grade 6 or above in GCSE Religious Studies.
Students study two components over the 2 years. Both components are assessed externally in their final year. For component 2 a religious tradition is chosen from the five available options: Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism or Hinduism. Each component makes up 50% of the total A level and each component consists of a 3-hour written examination paper. Each paper consists of two compulsory two-part questions, worth 10 marks and 15 marks. The 10-mark question tests students’ knowledge and understanding of religion and belief (A01) and the 15-mark question tests their ability to analyse and evaluate religion and belief (A02). Component 2 also has two synoptic questions from a choice of four, testing both A01 and A02, each worth 25 marks.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | 10 Sutton Road, Erdington, West Midlands, B23 6QL |
Teaching is carried out using a variety of methods including prescribed texts, note-taking, handouts, presentations, PowerPoints, DVDs, discussions, games, research in the library and online, visiting speakers and RS sixth-form conferences to meet other students to share knowledge and opinions. Students will be expected to work collaboratively and independently by tackling questions, carrying out research and independent study and learning. Candidates are encouraged to develop their understanding of social, moral, ethical, social and religious issues in considerable depth. They can deepen their understanding of how culture shapes and is shaped by religious beliefs. Also, the range of skills like analysis, interpretation, critical thinking and the ability to produce extended evaluative pieces of writing will prepare students for a range of further courses in higher education or employment generally. It is a challenging, interesting and thought-provoking course.
Grade 5 or above in GCSE English. Grade 6 or above in GCSE Religious Studies.
Students study two components over the 2 years. Both components are assessed externally in their final year. For component 2 a religious tradition is chosen from the five available options: Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism or Hinduism. Each component makes up 50% of the total A level and each component consists of a 3-hour written examination paper. Each paper consists of two compulsory two-part questions, worth 10 marks and 15 marks. The 10-mark question tests students’ knowledge and understanding of religion and belief (A01) and the 15-mark question tests their ability to analyse and evaluate religion and belief (A02). Component 2 also has two synoptic questions from a choice of four, testing both A01 and A02, each worth 25 marks.