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Preference Subject
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In Year 10, students will follow the GCSE full course in Religious Studies.
The ethical dimension will be dealt with in Ethical Studies which all students
follow in Year 10. The philosophical dimension will be completed in Philosophical
Studies.
Students will study topics such as:
- Arguments for the existence of God
- How do we account for evil in the world?
- Do we need religion when we have science?
- Death and the after life
- Religious and spiritual experience
In the Summer of Year 10, students will sit the full course examination.
In Year 11, students will have a choice, as a group, to either study the General Studies
AS course or the AS Critical Thinking course.
Both of these courses cover a wide range of current issues and affairs. It allows you
to develop your understanding of particular areas of interest, This preference gives
you the opportunity to complete your GCSE a year early, and gives you a “taster” of A
Level study before you look at your Post 16 options. This sets you apart from the rest,
gaining an A Level qualification a year early!
Who should take this course?
This course would be advantageous to all students who are looking for something
different and stimulating. It will develop your interests in a wide range of areas and
will help you to acquire a series of valuable and transferable skills. In particular,
it will prepare you for the rigour of A Level studies in your future.
It incorporates topics from different academic disciplines so is appropriate for students
with a broad and varied range of interests.
Career Options
This course enhances thinking skills, analytical thought and independent learning,
therefore equipping you with a set of highly marketable qualities for the world of
employment and further education.
