Sixth Form Subject Choices 2021 - Flipbook - Page 62
Beths Grammar School
Religious Studies
Examination board:
Available Levels:
Minimum Entry Requirements:
Subject Co-ordinator:
Eduqas
A Level
Grade 6 at GCSE in Religious Studies or grade 6 in English or a
Humanities subject
Mr R Law
What do I need to know or be able to do before taking this course?
Whilst GCSE Religious Studies is extremely useful as a foundation for A Level studies, students should be
aware that at this level the subject is examined by essay style questions with reference to key philosopher,
ethicists and theologians rather than simply encouraging students to express their own individual views and
opinions. Students should have a basic understanding of the core Christian beliefs.
What will I learn on this course?
The exam is split up into three sections of equal weighting:
A Study of Religion: There are four themes within the study of Christianity: religious figures and sacred texts;
religious concepts and religious life; significant social and historical developments in religious thought;
religious practices and religious identity.
Philosophy of Religion: There will be four themes within this component: arguments for the existence of
God; challenges to religious belief; religious experience; religious language.
Religion and Ethics: There will be four themes within this component: ethical thought; deontological ethics;
teleological ethics; determinism and free will.
What kind of student is this course suitable for?
The Religious Studies course will suit anybody with an enquiring mind, who would like to develop a variety
of skills to investigate current and historical issues and concerns. You will need to be prepared to adopt a
critical and academic approach, and be willing to study religion from textual, theological, historical, ethical
and philosophical perspectives. You should have an interest in the influence of religion on what is going on
around us, from the local to the global level. Examiners are looking for an individual approach, and evidence
that you are in touch with current affairs and events.
What kind of work will I need to do outside lessons?
You will be expected to undertake background reading, and individual research. Examiners expect students
to demonstrate a broad understanding of concepts which can be gained by independent studies outside the
classroom.
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