Religious Studies

General course information

The Religious Studies course encourages students to develop their interest and enthusiasm in the study of religion and relate it to the wider world. Students will have the opportunity to reflect on and develop their own values, opinions and attitudes in the light of their learning. Through their study of religion, students will develop skills such as the ability to reflect, identify, investigate, analyse, interpret and evaluate religious concepts. The understanding of ethics, beliefs and culture that Religious Studies develops can be helpful in many careers.

Course Content

 

Unit

Content

Assessment

 AS Level

Unit 1

 

An Introduction to the Study of Buddhism.

Written examination : 1 hour 15 mins

 AS Level

Unit 2

 

An Introduction to Religion and Ethics and the Philosophy of Religion.

Written examination : 1 hour 45 mins

A2 / A Level

Unit 3

 

A Study of Buddhism

Written examination : 1 hour 30 mins

A2 / A Level

Unit 4

 

Religion and Ethics

Written examination : 1 hour 30 mins

A2 / A Level

Unit 5

 

Philosophy of Religion

Written examination : 1 hour 30 mins

 

 Career Prospects

Police Force; Education; Journalism; Social Care; Medicine; Politics; Law; Media work – news, television

 

Examinations Body

 

Ideal Entry requirements

Ideally an A* - C in the full course but this is not essential. It is possible to study the subject with no previous experience in Year 12.

 

Subject Leader

Mrs O Jones