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Dec 1, 2009 by N Allen

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Email: Miss Allen - nallen13@blue.esinet.org.uk


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 follow a course in General Studies leading to an AS qualification. Students will cover topics including: Beliefs, values and morals Aspects of culture Media and communications Ethical issues in science Political systems Economics, ideology and values 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.