Religious Studies (Philosophy & Ethics) is a popular course, where you get the opportunity to tackle issues of right and wrong that have been discussed by Philosophers since the Ancient Greeks; issues that come up in the news and in everyday life today. Russell Group Universities recommend Religious Studies as a useful A Level for a whole range of degree courses. Studying involves lots of discussion, individual work and note-taking. You will learn to write excellent essays, so an ability to write well is an advantage. Success in this course depends primarily on hard work, so self-motivation is important.
Departmental Courses
A Level Religious Studies
Religious Studies - Handbooks and Summer Tasks
The course is split into three different units; Philosophy, Ethics, Developments in Christian Thought.
Year 12 |
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Philosophy |
Ethics |
DCT |
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Ancient Greek influences Soul, Mind & Body Cosmological Argument Teleological Argument Ontological Argument Problem of Evil Religious Experience |
Natural Law Situation Ethics Kantian Ethics Utilitarianism Business Ethics Euthanasia |
Human Nature Death and the Afterlife Knowledge of God’s Existence Jesus Christ Christian Moral Principles Christian Moral Action |
Year 13 |
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Philosophy |
Ethics |
DCT |
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The Nature of God Religious Language |
Meta Ethics Conscience Sexual Ethics |
Pluralism Gender Secularism Liberation Theology |
Assessment
There are three exams, each 2 hours long. In each exam, you will be expected to write 3 essays.
Who can I contact for help?
Mr D Attrill (d.attrill@poolehigh.poole.sch.uk)
Religious Studies is a very highly thought of subject that fits equally well with the arts and the sciences because of its logical nature. At University, one of the most prestigious degrees is Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE). Students often study go onto study Philosophy and Ethics, Philosophy & Maths, Theology or Anthropology. UCAS suggest that RS is useful for law, counselling and social services, marketing, sales and advertising, catering and hospitality, leisure, sport and tourism, retail and customer services, education and training, medicine and nursing and service sector roles.