Religious Studies

Why study A-Level Religious Studies?
The religious Studies Specification followed is designed to support a course of study which is suitable from all religious backgrounds or none.

The specification enables candidates to:

• Develop an interest in 'enthusiasm' for a rigorous study of Religion
• Treat the subject as an academic discipline by developing knowledge and understanding that is appropriate to a specialist study of religion
• Use an enquiring, critical and empathetic  approach to the study or religion

The department has strong links with RE departments in other schools and is currently fostering links with a number of Universities. Religious Studies in Sixth Form can be the Gateway to many university courses, including Medicine, Law, Journalism, the Armed Services,  Teaching and Management, to name a few.

The course is taught in a state-of-the-art Religious Studies block by experienced staff. The department was given Outstanding during the recent Section 48 OFSTED inspection.

The A-Level Specification

AS Religious Ethics
AS Philosophy of Religion

A2 Religious Ethics
A2 Philosophy of Religion

For a more detailed breakdown of each section of the course please visit www.ocr.org.uk

All students who to not wish to take A-Level Religious Studies follow a minimum of one period of General Religious Studies per week as a requirement of the sixth form.

Course Leader: Mr Gough