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AS/A2 Religious Studies
Religious Studies is a subject that is well regarded by Further Education providers, giving the students the opportunity to explore belief systems within and outside of religions, in addition to their own views and moral standpoints. Religion has always been with us. Throughout history, it has expressed the deepest questions human beings can ask, and it has taken a central place in the lives of virtually all civilizations and cultures. If you like to ask questions about the choices humans make or how the universe came into being or simply why? Have a look at the topics this course offers…
The syllabus for Religious Studies consists of:
The syllabus for Religious Studies consists of:
Year 12
Year 12
Candidates for the AS Level will be required to sit two external written examination papers at the end of Year 12.
Unit 1 - An Introduction to the Study of Religion – Buddhism
Written examination: 1 hour 15 mins
15% of the qualification
Unit 2 - An Introduction to Religion and Ethics and the Philosophy of Religion
Section A: An Introduction to Religion and Ethics
Section B: An Introduction to Philosophy of Religion
Written examination: 1 hour 30 mins
25% of the qualification
Year 13
Year 13
Candidates for the A Level will be required to sit three external written examination papers at the end of Year 13.
Unit 3 - A Study of Religion – Buddhism
Written examination: 1 hour 30 mins
20% of the qualification
Unit 4 - Religion and Ethics
Written examination: 1 hour 30 mins
20% of the qualification
Unit 5 - Philosophy of Religion
Written examination: 1 hour 30 mins
20% of the qualification
The study of Religious Studies:
The study of Religious Studies:
Stimulates - keeps you aware of what is going on in the world.
Excites - lets you consider the really big questions about life.
Engages - gives respect for other people.
Motivates - it opens doors to many opportunities.
Explores - other cultures, and tells us why they exist.
Prepares you for the world of work – take Religious Studies at a higher level and it opens doors to degrees in; Journalism, Law and Medicine, to name a few.
This can lead to jobs in the Government - Home and Foreign Service, non-governmental Organisations – Charities and Welfare Organisations and medicine.
Recommended entry requirements:
Recommended entry requirements:
GCSE RE grade C, or if not studied at GCSE B/C in English.
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