Religious Studies

Course summary

Why choose Religious Education? • You are encouraged to engage in topical issues and acquire knowledge and a critical understanding of major issues that are relevant to learners in the 21st century. • The Russell Group of top universities has made it clear that Religious Studies A-level provides ‘suitable preparation for University generally’. • We want to share our enthusiasm and are keen to enable students to acquire skills that will prepare them for higher education or the world of work. Philosophy of Religion • Arguments for and against the existence of God • The nature and influence of religious experience • Problems of Evil and Suffering • Philosophical Language • Views of Life after death Ethics • Utilitarianism • Situation Ethics • Natural Moral Law • Ethical Language • Deontology and Virtue Ethics • Medical Ethics Buddhism • Key beliefs and teachings • Sources of wisdom and authority • Social and historical development • Works of scholars and primary texts