Religious Studies A Level

A Level Religious Studies

It's a miracle - if studying religious beliefs and debating philosophical issues is for you, read our Bible of information below. A Level Religious Studies is a two year course which will give you the opportunity to explore a range of questions such as whether religion is a human construct, does God exist and what are miracles, do they still happen? Many students who enjoy and successfully complete this subject typically progress onto a wide range of degree courses. Debate key philosophical issues and get to the heart of why people hold religious beliefs.

• Course Information

  • Course Code

    LAPRE

  • Exam Board

    AQA

  • Attendance Pattern

    Daytime

  • Course Level

    Level 3

  • Study Mode

    Full Time

  • Course Location

    Langdale Road, Leyland

  • Age Group

    School Leavers (16-18)

  • Course Duration

    2 years

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• Overview

  Our course covers three distinct and interesting areas:

  Philosophy of Religion, Ethics & the Study of Religion (Christianity).

  Across these three areas we will discuss questions such as:

  • How do we decide what is right or wrong?
  • Should we consider the well-being of animals when we make moral decisions?
  • Does God exist?
  • Why does evil and suffering exist in a world created by God?
  • How do we explain religious experiences?
  • Would God perform miracles?
  • Do humans have a soul?
  • Is there an afterlife?
  • Should the Bible be taken literally?
  • Is feminism compatible with Christianity?
  • Has science disproven Christian claims?
  • Can different religions all offer some truth?

  

• Entry Requirements

  For our A Level programme our entry requirements are a minimum of 5x Grade 5.

  *Please note that A Level English requires a Level 6 in GCSE English

  *Please note that A Level Maths requires a Level 6 in GCSE Maths

  *Please note that A Level Biology requires a Level 5 in GCSE Maths and a Level 6 in GCSE Science.

  *Please note that A Level Chemistry, Physics and Geology require a Level 6 in GCSE Maths and Science.

• How will I be assessed?

  100% written examination.

• Progression Pathway

  Students who take this course can progress to read a wide number of degrees at university as it will be non-restrictive. Careers include teaching, journalism, social work, medicine, law, the police, research, broadcasting and television.

• National Careers Service

  For guidance about what careers subjects can lead on to please follow this link to the National Careers Service.