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EXAM SPECIFICATION: Eduqas A Level Religious Studies https://www.eduqas.co.uk/qualifications/religious-studies-as-a-level/#tab_overview

Religious Studies A Level is a course that designed to get you thinking, to learn the art of philosophical thinking and questioning. The course has three aspects; Philosophy, Ethics and Religion (Christianity). All three of these disciplines will invite you to consider concepts and ideas you have probably never thought about before and will get you to think about the world in a new and exciting way. You will learn how to question, discuss and debate important ideas and learn from some of the great thinkers of the past and present all of which might well challenge your owns views.

View the PowerPoint below to get an overview of the course.  Click on the link - it says the file is too large but it will download!

STUDENT VIDEO: Current student, Katy Hare, describes what it's like to study A Level Religious Studies.

The Course

Year 12

Component 2:

• Philosophy of Religion

Component 3:

• Religion and Ethics

Year 13

Component 1:

• Christianity

Skills

• Essay writing
• Debating
• Discussion
• Listening and responding to others
• Presentation skills
• Research and independent learning
• Critical and reflective thinking
• Appreciation of social, cultural, religious and ethnic diversity over time

Examinations

All A-level exams are at the end of Year 13:

• 1x 2 hour exam (Christianity)
• 1x 2 hour exam (Philosophy)
• 1x 2 hour exam (Ethics)

Enrichment

• Educational Trip- Destination to be arranged
• Student led Philosophy Society

For further information please contact Mr L Bhagwandin :

lbhagwandin@bishopstopford.com