Choosing this Course You do not need to have studied Religious Studies at GCSE to choose this challenging and exciting option at A-Level! Religious Studies is the study of ultimate truths and exploration of morality- what is truth? What is right and wrong? How should we live our lives and should religion or a belief in God affect that? We cover a variety of life’s big issues including the existence of evil, the existence of God and the exploration of key philosophers such as Plato, Socrates, Descartes, Nietzsche and William Paley. We also tackle issues including abortion, euthanasia and animal testing. The topics covered are not only relevant to what is happening in the world today but also foster a mature and thoughtful attitude that leads to academic success, self-awareness and an understanding of the very real world we live in. Religious Studies is one of the country’s fastest growing A-Level options. Colleges and Universities have reported favourably on students with qualifications in Religious Studies as it demonstrates an ability to handle and understand controversial issues competently and present ideas coherently and maturely. Course Content The school follows the AQA A Level Religious Studies syllabus Modules studied: Unit 1- Philosophy of Religion and Ethics- Philosophy of religion including arguments for and against the existence of God and assessing different ethical theories and their perspectives on ethical issues such as abortion, euthanasia and debating issues such as free will and moral responsibility. Unit 2- Study of Religion and Dialogues- The study of Christianity including ultimate reality, life after death, the challenge of science, religious identity and sources of wisdom and authority. Career Opportunities: All universities, including Oxford and Cambridge, highly regard RS as one of the traditional and highly academic subjects accepted for any University course, particularly Theology, Philosophy, Sociology, History, PPE, Politics, Psychology and Law. RS lends itself to many careers with its focus on people and functioning within society; careers include Media, Teaching, Care and Counselling, Business, Law and Politics.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Sutton |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Sutton Common Road, Sutton, SM3 9PS |
Choosing this Course You do not need to have studied Religious Studies at GCSE to choose this challenging and exciting option at A-Level! Religious Studies is the study of ultimate truths and exploration of morality- what is truth? What is right and wrong? How should we live our lives and should religion or a belief in God affect that? We cover a variety of life’s big issues including the existence of evil, the existence of God and the exploration of key philosophers such as Plato, Socrates, Descartes, Nietzsche and William Paley. We also tackle issues including abortion, euthanasia and animal testing. The topics covered are not only relevant to what is happening in the world today but also foster a mature and thoughtful attitude that leads to academic success, self-awareness and an understanding of the very real world we live in. Religious Studies is one of the country’s fastest growing A-Level options. Colleges and Universities have reported favourably on students with qualifications in Religious Studies as it demonstrates an ability to handle and understand controversial issues competently and present ideas coherently and maturely. Course Content The school follows the AQA A Level Religious Studies syllabus Modules studied: Unit 1- Philosophy of Religion and Ethics- Philosophy of religion including arguments for and against the existence of God and assessing different ethical theories and their perspectives on ethical issues such as abortion, euthanasia and debating issues such as free will and moral responsibility. Unit 2- Study of Religion and Dialogues- The study of Christianity including ultimate reality, life after death, the challenge of science, religious identity and sources of wisdom and authority. Career Opportunities: All universities, including Oxford and Cambridge, highly regard RS as one of the traditional and highly academic subjects accepted for any University course, particularly Theology, Philosophy, Sociology, History, PPE, Politics, Psychology and Law. RS lends itself to many careers with its focus on people and functioning within society; careers include Media, Teaching, Care and Counselling, Business, Law and Politics.