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GCE A Level Religious Studies (Philosophy & Ethics)

at Roundwood Park School, Harpenden · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionOutstanding2023see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Religious Studies comprises of Philosophy, Ethics and Developments in Religious thought which are studied separately usually with different teachers. Philosophy is the search for truth and it questions how we claim to know reality, it therefore, explores the development of ideas. During the course students concentrate on key philosophers and learn about these and the impact their thoughts have had on religious ideas. Ethics is the study of ideas of what is moral, i.e. right and wrong, and again students focus on important ethical theories that have made an impact upon modern ideas of right and wrong. The development of religious thought investigates how religious beliefs, values and teachings can shape society and why these become a source of wisdom and authority in communities. It is not necessary for students to follow a religion in order to take this subject, but all students should be hard-working and have an interest in the subject. Students will be encouraged to think for themselves and to express their evaluations of the Philosophers they study.

What you need to get on

Grade 6 or above in GCSE RE (full course)

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

  • Roundwood Park School

    Roundwood Park, Harpenden, AL5 3AE

    DaytimeClassroom based
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