Garth Hill College'A' Level Religious Studies
Exam Board and syllabus code:
- Eduqas A2 Level
Content
Component 1
This component offers the choice of the study of Christianity.
There will be four themes within each option: religious figures and sacred texts; religious concepts and religious life; significant social and historical developments in religious thought; religious practices and religious identity.
Learners will be expected to answer one question from Section A out of a choice of two and one question from Section B out of a choice of three in this component.
Questions can be taken from any area of the specification.
Component 2
There will be four themes within this component:
- arguments for the existence of God
- challenges to religious belief
- religious experience
- religious language.
Learners will be expected to answer one question from Section A out of a choice of two and one question from Section B out of a choice of three in this component.
Questions can be taken from any area of the specification.
Component 3
There will be four themes within this component:
- ethical thought
- deontological ethics
- teleological ethics
- determinism and free will.
Learners will be expected to answer one question from Section A out of a choice of two and one question from Section B out of a choice of three in this component.
Questions can be taken from any area of the specification.
Assessment
- A Level - Three 90 minute examinations. Pupils choose two questions from four in each paper.
Skills/Aptitudes needed to succeed
Students should have ideally achieved Grade 4 at GCSE in RS, or a Grade 5 in English or Citizenship.
Examination is through essay so strong literacy skills are essential. The course challenges pupils to consider complex, abstract ideas from a number of perspectives so the ability to think critically and analytically is also very important.
Benefits and Uses
Development of essay writing skills and the ability to argue are excellent preparation for university courses and employment. Being able to understand a range of views is also beneficial for careers that require you to work closely with others.
