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Religious Studies

at The Friary School · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Are you open to new ways of thinking? Ever since humankind startedto think, religion has been a fundamental part of our development.In the 21st century, religion still addresses the same eternal humanquestions about life and death, values and relationships, right andwrong. Religious Studies is an inclusive subject, designed for peopleof any faith... and people who have no faith.This course involves a detailed study of a world religion and its mainbeliefs. This will develop your interest in religion and your ability torelate it to the wider world. You will also develop an understanding andappreciation of religious thought and its contribution to individuals,communities and societies. This will allow you to begin to reflect onand foster your own values, opinions and attitudes in light of the study.You will then study classical arguments for God?s existence, examiningthe work of great philosophers. You will explore the problem of evil andsuffering and how this challenges God?s goodness. You will study howcompatible religion is with science, examine miracles and study lifeafter death. You will have the opportunity to engage in discussion anddebate. You will consider some of the classic theories of morality, andexamine whether these theories are absolute or relative. You will thenapply these theories to ethical issues, highlighting both strengths andweaknesses of the theories. Overall, Religious Studies is very thoughtprovoking, enabling you to question many aspects of belief and

What you need to get on

4 GSCE Grade A* to C

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

  • The Friary School

    Eastern Avenue, Lichfield, WS13 7EW

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 4 September 2026 · Lichfield

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