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Religious Studies A Level

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Religious Studies A Level Course Outline

Advanced Level 3
Awarding Body: Eduqas

Study Religious Studies (Philosophy, Ethics & Christianity) 

Philosophy, Ethics and Developments in Christian thought is a challenging and interesting course which will enable you to: 

  • Investigate existential questions such as "where does morality come from?" and "how do we reconcile God's omnibenevolence with the problem of evil?"
  • Study  topics  that  explain the different arguments for the existence of God, religious experience and religious language.
  • Improve  your  philosophical  thinking  skills  and  the ability to think outside of the box 
  • Understand contemporary ethical issues such as sexual ethics, Capital Punishment, Immigration and predestination. 
  • Develop logical and critical thinking skills  
  • Construct well informed and reasoned arguments substantiated by relevant evidence 
  • Engage in debate in a way that recognises the right of others to hold a different view. 
  • Explore the  importance  for  religious  believers  of  religion  both in history, and in contemporary society.