Religious Studies
Christ The King Voluntary Academy - Nottinghamshire
01159556262
Darlton Drive, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 7JZ
Course summary

Our curriculum will develop and deepen students’ knowledge and understanding of the Catholic Faith, other faith traditions and worldviews, and their influence on the life of a believer. It will support them to understand themselves as unique and worthy which reflects the belief that we are all made in the image of God. This will encourage students to reflect spiritually and think ethically and theologically to give a personal response to questions of meaning and purpose which will enable them to become active and responsible citizens in a multicultural world. You will study three components: • Component 1: A Study of Religion: Christianity This component provides learners with the opportunity to undertake an in-depth and broad study of their chosen religion covering themes ranging from significant social and historical developments in religious thought – challenges from science, secularism, migration, etc. to practices that shape religious identity. • Component 2: Philosophy of Religion This component provides learners with the opportunity to undertake an in-depth and broad study of fundamental philosophical themes, ranging from arguments for and against the existence of God to religious experience. • Component 3: Religion and Ethics This component provides learners with the opportunity to undertake an in-depth and broad study of fundamental ethical themes, ranging from the application of ethical theories to issues such as animal experimentation to free will and determinism.

Entry requirements

Students require a minimum of Grade 4 in either English Language or English Literature and a Grade 4 in Math's. In total five grade 4’s are required.

How you'll be assessed

In the exam for each of the three components the following two skills will be tested: ​ AO1 knowledge and understanding of religion and belief (40% of the assessment weighting – Part A of each question)​ AO2 analysis and evaluation, with regards to aspects of and approaches to religion and belief (60% of the assessment weighting – Part B of each question)​ Each exam is 2 hours long and consists of two Sections. From which you need to answer: 1 question from a choice of 2 in Section A, 1 question from a choice of 3 in Section B

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityNottinghamshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressDarlton Drive, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 7JZ