Religeous Studies
AS & A2
Qualification To Start The Course
Expected basic GCSE requirements for advance level study – i.e. five grades A*–C at GCSE. You must have gained at least a C grade in a humanities subject (i.e. RE, history, geography). The higher the grades in 'written subjects' (such as English) the easier you will find the reading and written work.
Description Of The Subject
Religious studies looks at "ultimate questions", such as the nature of existence. This is done by a philosophical approach developing skills assessing the validity and strengths of arguments and approaches. These skills are also applied to to understanding a World religion, its history and its beliefs. Debate and discussion are an important element of the course.
What You Will Do
- Study Islam and Christianity as major world religions
- A study of the Bible and Queran. Are they God’s word? What does this mean?
- Which is the only 'true' religion? What does this mean?
- Christian and Islamic teaching on feminism, liberation theology, black theology
- Islam and worship
- Study of Surah 1,4
- Roles of men and women: should men be 'Head of the family'?
The whole course is a very exciting study of Christianity and Islam: the above points are just a few examples of what pupils will study over the two years.
Future Prospects
Religious studies is held in high esteem by higher education institutions. It will open many different areas of study and career.
- Teaching
- Social work
- Business studies
- Nursing
- Health services
- Management and many others
