Religious Studies

Course summary

Why should I choose this subject? • It is preparation for highly academic subjects at university. • It explores reasons why people disagree about emotive subjects. • It develops informed opinions on topics that are constantly in the news like religious conflicts, euthanasia and war. • It develops understanding of the views, opinions and beliefs of others. Any career working with people where understanding the beliefs and views of others is essential; for example the police, social work, law, medicine, teaching and the media. Graduates of Theology/ Philosophy/ Religious Studies degrees have been as diverse as Ricky Gervais to Matt Groening.