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Religious Studies

Central Saint Michael's > Courses > Religious Studies > Religious Studies

A Level Religious Studies

 

The study of the Philosophy of Religion and Ethics raises the big questions of life, about God, meaning and how we ought to live as human beings. In this A Level Religious Studies course, you will have an opportunity to explore these issues in some depth with other interested students. In addition to the personal value of studying such a subject, you will also acquire valuable skills in critical thinking and philosophical analysis.

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Course Overview

In the Philosophy of Religion, you will be introduced to Ancient Greek influences on religious philosophy, such as the ideas of Plato and Aristotle, and will also consider traditional Judaeo-Christian ideas of God, such as God’s goodness and role as Creator. You will then consider the traditional arguments for the existence of God and the challenge posed to belief in God by the existence of evil and suffering in the world.

In Ethics, you will consider a range of approaches to a philosophical and religious understanding of issues regarding euthanasia, abortion and genetic engineering.

The A Level course is again split into two modules, one covering further Philosophy of Religion topics and one covering further Ethics topics. Philosophy topics include miracles, religious language, the nature of God and life after death; Ethics topics include a study of free-will, conscience and practical ethics topics such as the environment, business ethics and sexual ethics.

Students should, therefore, be aware that the course consists of 50% Philosophy and 50% Religious Studies.

Entry Requirements

All students studying A Levels should have at least five GCSEs at grade 9 – 5 in academic subjects. Two of these should be grade 6. Specifically for Religious Studies, you will need GCSE English Language at grade 6 or above. You do not need to have studied GCSE Religious Studies, or to have any particular religious faith, but critical thinking skills and a keen interest in Philosophy are necessary given the nature of the subject.

Assessment Information

Each component is assessed by a written examination paper. This means that you will have two exams for your AS Level, and two exams for the A Level. There is no coursework for these qualifications.

Career Opportunities

An AS or A Level qualification in Religious Studies is most directly related to degrees in Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies. It is, however, relevant to many other fields of study, such as History, Psychology, Sociology, Literature and Politics.

Given the large component of ethics within the course, it is also highly useful for many people-centred careers, such as teaching, medicine, the police, and community and social work.

Teaching Staff

DESMOND RAKHALY

  • BA (Hons) Sociology & Philosophy from the University of Wolverhampton
  • Experienced AQA Sociology examiner
  • Member of the British Philosophical Association

Success Story

FARIHA ANJUM – ALUMNI STUDENT

FARIHA ANJUM - RELIGIOUS STUDIES ALUMNI STUDENT

 

 

 

 

 

✔ A grade in A Level Religious Studies

✔ A grades in Psychology & Sociology

✔ Studying Psychology at the University of Manchester

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Course duration : 2 Years Course Type : A Level

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