A-level Religious Studies

The Ethics, Philosophy and Religion A-Level will enable you to develop a deeper understanding of answers to key ethical, philosophical and religious questions. It will cover a range of issues which have been debated throughout history, and which are still relevant today. You will have the opportunity to expand on your knowledge of Christianity from GCSE RS and explore key moral issues within Christianity further. You will also look at a range of key philosophers and ethical theorists. Using both religion and these theorists, you will then discuss and debate key ethical issues such as euthanasia, business ethics, the conscience and sexual ethics. Religion, Ethics and Philosophy is a sought-after subject amongst employers and higher education institutions because it equips students with a wide range of different skills.

Philosophy and Religion Examination (2hrs) Religion and Ethics Examination (2hrs) Developments in Religious Thought Examination (2hrs)

• Four GCSEs at grade 6 or above
• A grade 5 or higher in GCSE English
• A grade 5 or higher in GCSE Mathematics
• A minimum of a grade 6 at GCSE in Religious Studies