Religious Studies
2017 Results
33% A* Every student achieved their target or above
Religious Studies Course Leader Elaine Cogan
Examination Board OCR (For specification click here)
Assessment Written examinations
“A Level Religious Studies is the ideal choice for anyone interested in exploring philosophical and ethical issues that affect all of our lives, and with an interest in exploring how different people have attempted to answer ultimate questions. You will develop skills of debate, analysis and logical reasoning that are valued in all subjects in hig her education.”
What you will study?
Future Pathways
Religious Studies (Philosophy, Ethics and Theology) allows you to engage with philosophical questions at a deeper level and explore the way religion affects, and is affected by, society. The course is split into three parts. You will study the philosophy of religion, where you will explore questions such as "Does God exist?“, "Is it possible to have religious experiences?" and "Do we have a soul?" You will also study Ethics, where you will undertake a study of different ethical theories, applied ethics and explore questions of where our conscience comes from. Finally you will explore developments in the study of religion, including the role of religion in secular societies and the role of gender in religion.
Religious Studies is valuable for all careers which rely on sensitivity to different religions and values, including medicine, law,education,social work and the public sector. It is also useful training for careers which rely on the ability to write and evaluate, such as journalism.
Extra Curricular Opportunities Visit conferences at Oxford and Taunton Attend local lectures on philosophy and ethics
Apply for Sixth Form here or visit www.colstonsgirls.org Colston’s Girls’ School | Sixth Form | Cheltenham Road | Bristol | BS6 5RD
33% A* Every student achieved their target or above
Religious Studies Course Leader Elaine Cogan
Examination Board OCR (For specification click here)
Assessment Written examinations
“A Level Religious Studies is the ideal choice for anyone interested in exploring philosophical and ethical issues that affect all of our lives, and with an interest in exploring how different people have attempted to answer ultimate questions. You will develop skills of debate, analysis and logical reasoning that are valued in all subjects in hig her education.”
What you will study?
Future Pathways
Religious Studies (Philosophy, Ethics and Theology) allows you to engage with philosophical questions at a deeper level and explore the way religion affects, and is affected by, society. The course is split into three parts. You will study the philosophy of religion, where you will explore questions such as "Does God exist?“, "Is it possible to have religious experiences?" and "Do we have a soul?" You will also study Ethics, where you will undertake a study of different ethical theories, applied ethics and explore questions of where our conscience comes from. Finally you will explore developments in the study of religion, including the role of religion in secular societies and the role of gender in religion.
Religious Studies is valuable for all careers which rely on sensitivity to different religions and values, including medicine, law,education,social work and the public sector. It is also useful training for careers which rely on the ability to write and evaluate, such as journalism.
Extra Curricular Opportunities Visit conferences at Oxford and Taunton Attend local lectures on philosophy and ethics
Apply for Sixth Form here or visit www.colstonsgirls.org Colston’s Girls’ School | Sixth Form | Cheltenham Road | Bristol | BS6 5RD
