Sixth Form Subject Choices 2021 - Flipbook - Page 63
What could I go on to do at the end of my course?
The skills developed in Religious Studies lend themselves to a wide range of professions and further study
areas. You will have demonstrated that you are literate, communicative, and capable of making balanced
judgements and writing cohesive reports. The all-round skills you will develop on this course are very
valuable to employers in many fields, most notably Law and Medicine.
What is the course content and how is it assessed?
A Level
Component 1: A Systematic Study of Christianity.
Written Exam: Two Hours
Religious figures and sacred texts; religious concepts; social and historical developments in religious
thought; Christian practices.
Component 2: Philosophy of Religion
Written Exam: Two Hours
Arguments for the existence of God; challenges to religious belief; religious experience; religious language.
Component 3: Religion and Ethics
Written Exam: Two Hours
Ethical language and thought; Deontological ethics; Teleological ethics; freewill and determinism.
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