A Level: Religious Studies

Fascinating and enlightening, A level Religious Studies can be an excellent subject choice. Not only will you develop a deeper knowledge and understanding of world religions, philosophy and ethics but you will also gain many valuable transferable skills along the way. The A level syllabus combines the in-depth study of the Philosophy of Religion and Ethics with the study of a major world religion and the development of thought within it.

Philosophy of Religion: This component explores philosophical issues and questions raised by religion and belief.

Religion and ethics: This component allows learners to study four normative ethical theories and apply them to the issues of euthanasia and business ethics.

Development in Christian thought: This component allows learners to explore human nature in the context of the purpose of life, the self and immortality.

The full course specification can be found at: OCR A-Level Religious Studies Spec

Students will be expected to have met St Paul’s entry requirements of 2 Grade 5’s and 4 Grade 4’s. A minimum of grade 4 in English and Maths is essential for all courses.

Students who wish to take Religious Studies further can apply for degree courses in Theology, Philosophy or Religious Studies. Many students go on to study subjects like Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, Politics and English Literature at university. Students of Religious Studies have continued on to successful careers in many fields, including law, education, business, social work, medicine, administration and the media.