Religious Studies at A Level offers a fascinating insight into many of the fundamental problems of human existence, questions which people have pondered and discussed throughout history: Why am I here? Is there a God? Why do people suffer? Will I survive my death? How can I live a good life? Is Christianity true? What impact has evolution or feminism had on religious belief? We study the ways in which thinkers from the past have responded to these (and other) questions and how they can help us to find meaning, purpose and a ‘good life’ ourselves. Dealing with such questions is a life-long task, and there is a wealth of resources from philosophical and religious traditions to help us examine them.
Most students will have studied Religious Studies to GCSE Level, and normally those who continue the subject to A Level will have achieved at least a grade 6. It is quite possible to study the subject, however, without this background. You must have an interest in religious and philosophical questions, and a willingness to read complex material critically.
There are three separate exams, each of which is two hours in length and includes three essay questions. There is no coursework assessment in this subject. Assessment is largely by essay, and you must be able to present abstract arguments and ideas in a coherent way. The subject does require serious thinking, and there will be ample opportunity for discussion and debate during lessons.
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Religious Studies at A Level offers a fascinating insight into many of the fundamental problems of human existence, questions which people have pondered and discussed throughout history: Why am I here? Is there a God? Why do people suffer? Will I survive my death? How can I live a good life? Is Christianity true? What impact has evolution or feminism had on religious belief? We study the ways in which thinkers from the past have responded to these (and other) questions and how they can help us to find meaning, purpose and a ‘good life’ ourselves. Dealing with such questions is a life-long task, and there is a wealth of resources from philosophical and religious traditions to help us examine them.
Most students will have studied Religious Studies to GCSE Level, and normally those who continue the subject to A Level will have achieved at least a grade 6. It is quite possible to study the subject, however, without this background. You must have an interest in religious and philosophical questions, and a willingness to read complex material critically.
There are three separate exams, each of which is two hours in length and includes three essay questions. There is no coursework assessment in this subject. Assessment is largely by essay, and you must be able to present abstract arguments and ideas in a coherent way. The subject does require serious thinking, and there will be ample opportunity for discussion and debate during lessons.