Religious studies
A-level
One-year AS/two-year A-level
Religious studies is a rigorous academic subject that will challenge you both intellectually and personally. As well as focusing on particular religious practices and beliefs the subject will also consider some of the cultural and artistic elements of religion and the effects that these have on our daily lives.
Required qualifications
Five or more A*-C grades at GCSE including English language.
What will I study?
The course will focus on:
- religion and fiction, film, television and the internet
- religious practices and beliefs
- the nature and purpose of religious art
- humour and religion.
On the course you will:
- develop critical reasoning skills
- participate in discussion and debate
- apply religious concepts to contemporary culture
- benefit from a range of enhancement activities.
Method of assessment
Assessment will be by two exams at the end of each year. Continual informal assessment will be made on the basis of homework and assignments set throughout the year.
What will I be able to progress to?
Religious studies is a subject with wide academic credibility and complements other humanities A-level subjects, particularly philosophy with its emphasis on philosophy of religion. It provides a strong foundation for a range of degrees in the arts and humanities including politics, history, English, philosophy and theology. The critical skills developed in this subject will be invaluable in any higher education course. Religious studies is also a life enhancing subject and allows for a great deal of personal reflective development.