Philosophy & Ethics (Religious Studies)
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A Level Religious Studies focuses on Philosophy & Ethics modules and is an engaging and fascinating subject for those students who enjoy asking questions about the nature of human existence and the world in which we inhabit. Students reflect upon, analyse and evaluate a range of current issues, gaining crucial skills and in-depth knowledge.
The A Level Religious Studies course covers three main areas; the Philosophy of Religion, Ethics and Christianity. In the Philosophy of Religion, students explore arguments for and against the existence of God and analyse a range of religious phenomenon such as religious experiences and miracles.
Students engage with a range of issues relating to human and animal life and death ranging from the use of animals in organ transplantation and blood sports to areas of medical ethics such as euthanasia and genetic engineering. Students learn a range of ethical theories, such as utilitarianism, and apply them to such issues in order to evaluate their success.
Finally, in the study of Christianity, students build an in-depth knowledge of Christian beliefs in a range of fascinating areas such as the relationship between religion and science, gender and sexuality, and multiculturalism.
“The lessons provoke interesting debates. The course has developed my analytic skills, and has asked that I am critical of what I read. These, I feel, are important abilities.”
Next Steps
Students go on to study a vast range of subjects and courses in higher education. Some of our students choose to study Philosophy at degree level but the subject also facilitates the study of many other degree courses such as Politics, International Relations, History, Law, Sociology and Anthropology to name a few. However, some of our students have gone on to study Music, Dance, Physics and Fine Art so this is a subject that can open doors to all sorts of academic pursuits.
Many students go on to apprenticeships or go straight into employment as this subject can help to develop a range of transferable skills to make a success of many career paths. These skills include good written and verbal communication, teamwork, independent thinking, delivering presentations and developing logical arguments.
Entry Requirements
Standard entry requirements, plus:
· Minimum Grade 5 English or a humanities subject
Exam board
AQA
