Religious Studies
Course Overview
A Level Religious Studies helps students develop their interest in, and enthusiasm for, a rigorous study of Religion and its relation to the wider world. This four-unit specification encourages students to reflect on and develop their own values, opinions and attitudes in the light of their learning. Students will have an opportunity to study aspects of one or more religions, including textual, theological, historical, ethical, phenomenological and philosophical perspectives.
Entry Requirements
A minimum of a grade 6 in GCSE Religious Studies is required to study A Level Religious Studies.
A Level Topics and Assessment
1. A study of Religion—Christianity
Theme 1: Religious Figures and Sacred Texts
Theme 2: Religious Concepts and Religious Life
Theme 3: Significant social and historical development in religious thought
Theme 4: Religious practices that shape religious identity
2. Philosophy of Religion
Theme 1: Arguments for the existence of God
Theme 2: Challenges to religious beliefs
Theme 3: Religious Experience
Theme 4: Religious Language
3. Religion and Ethics
Theme 1: Ethical Thoughts
Theme 2: Deontological Ethics
Theme 3: Teleological Ethics
Theme 4: Determinism and Freewill
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WJEC (Eduqas) Exam |
Unit 1 A study of Religion |
Unit 2 Philosophy of Religion |
Unit 3 Religion and Ethics |
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Length |
Written Exam: 2 Hours |
Written Exam: 2 Hours |
Written Exam: 2 Hours |
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Weighting |
100 Marks 33.3% of A Level |
100 Marks 33.3% of A Level |
100 Marks 33.3% of A Level |
Beyond the Classroom and Future Prospect
The specification encourages students to develop critical and evaluative skills which will enable them to go on to higher education to study a wide range of courses including Religious Studies, Theology, Philosophy, Law, Sociology and the Social Sciences.
Religious Studies is looked on favourably by disciplines such as Medicine and Law because of the Ethical and Philosophical components which are academically rigorous. It raises awareness of the complexities of the issues which define the modern world.
Student Experience
RS makes you delve deeper into the way we live our lives. It gives a sense of perspective through learning other religions. You also learn to value and respect other people's opinions