Religious Studies
This A-Level has a broad focus. The systematic study of religion includes the study of religious beliefs, values and teachings in their interconnections. This will be explored in terms of a historical context as well as in the contemporary world. Religious ethics includes the exploration of ethical theories and the application of ethical theory to personal, societal or global issues of importance, including religious ethical perspectives.
Philosophy of religion includes the exploration of questions about the nature and existence of God, the problem of evil and suffering. Philosophical theories will be studied such as those of Plato and Aristotle. There will be exploration of questions surrounding life, death and the soul as well as religious and scientific understandings of creation.
Exam board: We study OCR Religious Studies.
Entry Requirements: As well as the standard Sixth Form requirements, you must also have a GCSE Grade 5 or above in GCSE English Language.
Key Content: This is a course for those who enjoy discussion work and are willing to share ideas. Many areas of study are both sensitive and challenging, which means that students must be prepared to explore their views and the reasons they hold them. The course is structured into three sections: Module 1: The philosophy of religion, Module 2: Religion and ethics and Module 3: Developments in religious thought.
What is the work like?
As an example of the kind of work that you will cover during the A-Level course, please find the pre-A-Level material that we asked Year 11 to complete before starting their course with us in September.
Assessment
Paper 1: Philosophy of religion – 33.3% of the qualification
Paper 2: Religious ethics – 33.3% of the qualification
Paper 3: Developments in religious thought – 33.3% of the qualification
Who do I contact if I have any questions?
Mrs Barker will be happy to answer any questions that you might have. You are welcome to email her on karen.barker@twynhamschool.com.
To ask a Religious Studies student more about the course, please email student@twynhamsixthform.com and they will be happy to help you.
