Key Stage 5

Students studying the subject at A Level will follow the EDUQAS course which covers three key components: Christian Theology, Philosophy of Religion and Ethics.

Component 1: An Introduction to the Study of Religion- Christianity. This component explores 4 key themes including; Religious Figures and Sacred Texts, Religious Concepts, Religious Life and Religious Practices.

Component 2: An Introduction to Philosophy of Religion. This component explores four key themes; Inductive Arguments for the Existence of God, Deductive Arguments for the Existence of God, Challenges to Religious Belief and Religious Language.

Component 3: An Introduction to Religion and Ethics. This component explores four key themes including; Ethical Language and Thought, Theological Ethical Theories, Deontological Theories and Determinism & Free Will.

Students will sit a written examination for each of the three components. Each paper is 2hrs and worth 33.3% of the qualification.

For more information about the KS5 course please click on the following link:

https://www.eduqas.co.uk/qualifications/religious-studies-as-a-level/#tab_overview