- Course Information
It's a miracle - if studying religious beliefs and debating philosophical issues is for you, read our Bible of information below. A Level Religious Studies is a two year course which will give you the opportunity to explore a range of questions such as whether religion is a human construct, does God exist and what are miracles, do they still happen? Many students who enjoy and successfully complete this subject typically progress onto a wide range of degree courses. Debate key philosophical issues and get to the heart of why people hold religious beliefs.
- Course Code
- LAPRE
- Exam Board
- AQA
- Attendance Pattern
- Daytime
- Course Level
- Level 3
- Study Mode
- Full Time
- Course Location
- Langdale Road, Leyland
- Age Group
- School Leavers (16-18)
- Course Duration
- 2 years
- Overview
Our course covers three distinct and interesting areas: Philosophy of Religion, Ethics & the Study of Religion (Christianity).
Across these three areas we will discuss questions such as:
- How do we decide what is right or wrong?
- Should we consider the well-being of animals when we make moral decisions?
- Does God exist?
- Why does evil and suffering exist in a world created by God?
- How do we explain religious experiences?
- Would God perform miracles?
- Do humans have a soul?
- Is there an afterlife?
- Should the Bible be taken literally?
- Is feminism compatible with Christianity?
- Has science disproven Christian claims?
- Can different religions all offer some truth?
- Entry Requirements
Overall requirements for the A Level Programme at Runshaw College require a minimum of 5 GCSE subjects at Grade 5, in 5 separate national curriculum subjects (including a minimum of grade 4 in both English and Maths). It is expected that most students will study 3 subjects – the option of doing 4 subjects for students who have an average GCSE grade profile of 8 or above will be considered on an individual basis. For more information on your future career path, visit www.informedchoices.ac.uk. View all our A Level courses in detail by clicking here.
This must include a written subject.
- How will I be assessed?
100% written examination.
- Progression Pathway
Religious Studies will help prepare students for their future – especially if this involves higher education. Universities look favourably on students that have the ability to consider, understand and respect the beliefs of others and the level of evaluation that is required in a core subject like RS is valuable in any subject.
- National Careers Service
For guidance about what careers subjects can lead on to please follow this link to the National Careers Service.
