This A Level can open a wide range of opportunities. Universities like this A Level because it produces students with inquiring minds. In addition, careers in law, business and public services, such as social work, counselling, policing and others value this A Level, as students learn about the impact of belief and practice upon society. Students also develop an understanding of ethical theories that help in the making of big decisions, whether that be relating to ethical business models or the allocation of public service funding. In this course, students will develop an interest in and an understanding of some of the fundamental questions of human life. They will gain an insight into how human beings try to answer them, something which might shape how they see society and themselves. Students will begin to explore what it means to be a human being. They will develop an understanding of religion and belief and relate it to the wider world. Students gain knowledge and understanding appropriate to a specialist study of religion and develop an understanding and appreciation of religious thought and its contribution to individuals, communities and societies. They also adopt an enquiring, critical and reflective approach to the study of religion and reflect on and develop their own values, opinions and attitudes considering their study. The topics and elements of the OCR course that we have chosen for students are directly related to the specialisms of the A Level teachers in the department. Philosophy of religion: Philosophical issues and questions; The nature and influence of religious experience; Problems of evil and suffering; Philosophical language; Works of scholars; Influences of developments in religious belief. Religion and ethics: Significant concepts in issues or debates in religion and ethics; a study of three ethical theories; Application of ethical theories to issues of importance; Ethical language; Deontology; Virtue Ethics and the works of scholars; Medical ethics – beginning and end of life issues. Developments in Religious Studies: Religious beliefs, values and teachings; Sources of wisdom and authority; Practices that shape and express religious identity; Social and historical developments; Works of scholars; Religion and society; Primary texts.
Grade 6 in GCSE English Language and Religious Education All A Level courses require a minimum of Grade 4 in English and Maths
The A Level consists of three externally examined papers. Each of the three examinations has a written paper that consists of 120 marks. Each paper is 2 hours long, and you will have to answer 3 questions from a choice of 4.
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| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Blaisdon Way, Cheltenham, GL51 0WH |
This A Level can open a wide range of opportunities. Universities like this A Level because it produces students with inquiring minds. In addition, careers in law, business and public services, such as social work, counselling, policing and others value this A Level, as students learn about the impact of belief and practice upon society. Students also develop an understanding of ethical theories that help in the making of big decisions, whether that be relating to ethical business models or the allocation of public service funding. In this course, students will develop an interest in and an understanding of some of the fundamental questions of human life. They will gain an insight into how human beings try to answer them, something which might shape how they see society and themselves. Students will begin to explore what it means to be a human being. They will develop an understanding of religion and belief and relate it to the wider world. Students gain knowledge and understanding appropriate to a specialist study of religion and develop an understanding and appreciation of religious thought and its contribution to individuals, communities and societies. They also adopt an enquiring, critical and reflective approach to the study of religion and reflect on and develop their own values, opinions and attitudes considering their study. The topics and elements of the OCR course that we have chosen for students are directly related to the specialisms of the A Level teachers in the department. Philosophy of religion: Philosophical issues and questions; The nature and influence of religious experience; Problems of evil and suffering; Philosophical language; Works of scholars; Influences of developments in religious belief. Religion and ethics: Significant concepts in issues or debates in religion and ethics; a study of three ethical theories; Application of ethical theories to issues of importance; Ethical language; Deontology; Virtue Ethics and the works of scholars; Medical ethics – beginning and end of life issues. Developments in Religious Studies: Religious beliefs, values and teachings; Sources of wisdom and authority; Practices that shape and express religious identity; Social and historical developments; Works of scholars; Religion and society; Primary texts.
Grade 6 in GCSE English Language and Religious Education All A Level courses require a minimum of Grade 4 in English and Maths
The A Level consists of three externally examined papers. Each of the three examinations has a written paper that consists of 120 marks. Each paper is 2 hours long, and you will have to answer 3 questions from a choice of 4.