Awarding Body: OCR
Course Length: A-level-2 Years
Entry Requirements: 5 GCSE’s, grade 4 and above
Assessment: AS and A-level to be assessed by 3 exams: Religion and Ethics, Philosophy of Religion and Developments in Religious Thought
Contact: S Dawson Smith*
Email: sdawson@colmers.school
What Will I Learn?
We will be following the new OCR specification that covers some fascinating philosophical and ethical areas during Years 12 and 13. For example, arguments for God creating the world, ethical dilemmas concerning the sanctity of life, and where good and evil originally came from.
Why choose Religious Studies?
Young people who study Religious Studies can pursue careers in research, development work, welfare (e.g. social care or counselling), Government policy making, retail, commercial/public sector management and journalism, among various other areas. A-level Religious Studies also provides a sound foundation for pupils who wish to take a Theology, Philosophy or Law degree at university. In addition, this subject provides an opportunity for students to develop many transferable skills, such as the ability to critically analyse different perspectives and form logical and persuasive arguments.
If I am interested in Religious Studies I should read:
The Complete Philosophy Files by Stephen Law (Orion, 2011) Ethics: A Very Short Introduction by Simon Blackburn (Oxford University Press, 2003)
