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Religious Studies
Religious Studies is an absolute must for anyone with a logical
mind who enjoys argument and discussion and is prepared to think
for themselves. If you are interested in the ideas and beliefs of
others but don't take things at face value, this is the subject for
you. You will also have a chance to look at a different and
fascinating culture through visiting Hindu temples.
Entry Requirements
An enquiring mind
A good grade in GCSE short
course RE.
A good grade in an arts
subject like English or
History will be useful.
Specification
AQA AS/A2
AS 3 units in religion and
human experience, philosophy
of religion and Hinduism.
A2 3 units, philosophy of
religion, Hinduism, synoptic
unit.
Assessment
AS 3 written papers
A2 3 written papers
Religious Studies would
go well with…
A variety of subjects such as
English, Art, History,
Geography, Languages,
Biology, Sociology, Law and
Psychology.
Course Tutors
Mrs H L Hampshire
Mr R J Sanders
Module 1: An introduction to religion and human experience
Religious experience, sacred writings and their authority. Can
people really experience God? Should we do what it says in the
Bible?
Module 2: An introduction to Hinduism:
How Hinduism began, the central ideas of Hinduism (Deities,
Atman, Brahman), worship at home and in the temple, the role of
priests and gurus.
Module 3: An introduction to religion and science:
A mostly philosophical examination of religious and scientific ideas
about creation, miracles and the design argument for the existence
of God.
Module 4: Studies in the religion and culture of Hinduism:
Hinduism as a way of life, Hindu life stages and rituals.
Karma, yoga, Hindu philosophy, modern Hinduism, Hinduism in
Britain.
Module 5: Philosophy of Religion:
Arguments for the existence of God, religious experience,
the problem of evil.
Module 6: Religion and human experience:
A 'synoptic' module which draws together your learning from the
other modules and looks at them in more detail.
Prospects:
Widely accepted as an entry qualification for degree courses,
excellent training for any course or career which demands logical
thinking.
Religious Studies