Religious Studies

Course summary

The course consists of three distinct strands with separate exams. Philosophy of Religion develops critical thinking by examining some key debates in philosophy and asking whether core religious claims stand up to critical scrutiny. Pupils are required to engage with key arguments from a range of perspectives and use these to support their own judgement. Ethics goes beyond GCSE debates and considers whether right and wrong have any objective basis, or whether is it simply feelings, opinions and cultural norms. Developments in Religious Thought: Hinduism. Students are required to study one religious tradition in depth. They explore how a religious tradition has evolved over time and the diversity and conflict within that tradition.