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Religious Studies

at Kings Priory School, North Shields · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The A Level Philosophy and Ethics (Religious Studies) course ensures that you can: Study the philosophy and ethics of religion Critique and evaluate the philosophies and ethics of others and reach a personal conclusion No prior knowledge of the subject matter is required. Learners take components from three areas to be awarded the OCR A Level in Religious Studies. Philosophy of religion ancient philosophical influences arguments about the existence or non-existence of God the nature and impact of religious experience the challenge for religious belief of the problem of evil the nature of the soul, mind and body the possibility of life after death ideas about the nature of God issues in religious language. Religion and Ethics Ethical theories – what is right and wrong the application of ethical theory to two contemporary issues of importance ethical language and thought: debates surrounding the significant ideas of conscience and free will the influence on ethical thought of developments in religious beliefs and the philosophy of religion. Developments in religious thought (Christianity) religious beliefs, values and teachings, their interconnections and how they vary historically and in the contemporary world sources of religious wisdom and authority practices which shape and express religious identity, and how these vary within a tradition significant social and historical developments in theology and religious thought key themes related to the relationship between religion

What you need to get on

6 in GCSE Religious Studies or equivalent humanities subject (English or History)

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

  • Kings Priory School

    Huntingdon Place, North Shields, NE30 4RF

    DaytimeClassroom based
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