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GCE A Level in Religious Studies

at Our Lady'S Catholic College, Lancaster · college

Level 3A levelsGCE A level24 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

All pupils study 3 components which include: A study of Christianity A study of Philosophy A study of Ethics Christianity includes : The Christian Scriptures as a source of wisdom and authority -their use and treatment in worship and daily life. Contemporary views about the person of Christ, with reference to at least two key scholars. Philosophy includes a consideration of ultimate questions such as the existence of God, life after death and the nature of the debate between science and religion. They are taught to construct arguments concerning these areas and consider the evidence put forward by scholars. Ethics involves initially studying a number of approaches to ethical decision making, such as Utilitarianism, Natural Law and different Christian denominations. Pupils critically assess each of these approaches

What you need to get on

5 GCSE or equivalent pass at grade 4 or higher (at least one of which is in Maths or English) GCSE Religious Studies Grade 4 GCSE English Grade 4

How you are assessed

Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Our Lady's Catholic College

    Morecambe Road, Lancaster, LA1 2RX

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 4 September 2026 · Lancaster

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