Religious Studies

Course summary

A Level Religious Studies QAN code 60187001/4610 A Level Religious Studies covers a wide variety of areas whilst allowing you to develop an in depth knowledge of religious issues. It is an inclusive subject, designed for people of any faith, and people who have no faith. It is not necessary to have taken Religious Studies at GCSE, although pupils who have a GCSE will find that the A Level builds on their knowledge, understanding and skills. Study comprises of 3 components: Study of Religion, Philosophy of Religion and Religion and Ethics. Study of Religion involves an in depth examination of the religion of Islam, the fastest growing religion on the planet and the second biggest religion in the world. Students will study the history of Islam, the basic articles of Islamic faith and a range of contemporary issues such as Islamic Feminism, Religion and Science and Western Perceptions of Islam. Philosophy of Religion involves the study of both inductive and deductive arguments for God’s existence, as well as other philosophical debates relevant to religion such as the problem of evil and the challenges of New Atheism. Religion and Ethics involves the examination of key ethical theories such as Situation Ethics, Utilitarianism and Divine Command theory applied to fascinating moral dilemmas such as immigration, polyamorous relationships and nuclear warfare.