Religious Studies is a subject where the questions posed are as significant as the answers given. The syllabus combines three aspects, drawing on religion, philosophy of religion and ethics. As part of the course you will have the opportunity to attend conferences presented by philosophers and listen to their explanations and ideas, together with being given an opportunity to question them in person. You will be expected to wrangle with difficult philosophical and ethical questions for which there is not necessarily an agreed answer. You will have to evaluate and form your own opinions in the light of the scholars and their theories which will be covered. It will also give you an insight into the role and significance of the Christian religion and an understanding of key ideas and beliefs within a modern context.
Ideally you will have studied RS at GCSE level, although this is not essential. A grade 7 or above would be expected at GCSE. If you have not previously taken the subject, then a grade 7 at an equivalent subject such as History or Classical Civilisation would be considered.
Two three-hour written examinations are used to assess the course. Paper 1 - Philosophy and Ethics. Four questions will be completed in both sections. Each section is worth 25%. Questions are worth either 10 or 15 marks. Paper 2 - Christianity and the Dialogues. Four questions are completed in the Christianity section worth 25% of the total course (again worth 10 or 15 marks). The final 25% is derived from the Dialogues paper which consists of longer questions worth 25 marks; two questions will be completed. These questions assess the interface between Christianity and both ethics and philosophy.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Leicestershire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £17,175 - £17,460 |
| Address | Burton Walks, Loughborough, LE11 2DU |
Religious Studies is a subject where the questions posed are as significant as the answers given. The syllabus combines three aspects, drawing on religion, philosophy of religion and ethics. As part of the course you will have the opportunity to attend conferences presented by philosophers and listen to their explanations and ideas, together with being given an opportunity to question them in person. You will be expected to wrangle with difficult philosophical and ethical questions for which there is not necessarily an agreed answer. You will have to evaluate and form your own opinions in the light of the scholars and their theories which will be covered. It will also give you an insight into the role and significance of the Christian religion and an understanding of key ideas and beliefs within a modern context.
Ideally you will have studied RS at GCSE level, although this is not essential. A grade 7 or above would be expected at GCSE. If you have not previously taken the subject, then a grade 7 at an equivalent subject such as History or Classical Civilisation would be considered.
Two three-hour written examinations are used to assess the course. Paper 1 - Philosophy and Ethics. Four questions will be completed in both sections. Each section is worth 25%. Questions are worth either 10 or 15 marks. Paper 2 - Christianity and the Dialogues. Four questions are completed in the Christianity section worth 25% of the total course (again worth 10 or 15 marks). The final 25% is derived from the Dialogues paper which consists of longer questions worth 25 marks; two questions will be completed. These questions assess the interface between Christianity and both ethics and philosophy.