What is Religious Studies A level? Religious Studies A Level is an essay based subject aimed at encouraging students to develop their interest in, and enthusiasm for, a rigorous study of religion and relate it to the wider world. There are three papers; Philosophy of Religion, Religion and Ethics and New Testament Studies. In Philosophy of Religion you will explore some of the main contemporary philosophical issues and questions about religion, such as the classical arguments for the existence of God and why there is evil and suffering in the world. In Religion and Ethics you will study issues and practical problems such as equality, war and peace, and sexual ethics and applying these ethical theories to contemporary moral dilemmas. This is further sharpened by engagement with the views and stances of significant ethical thinkers who have contributed to these debates. In New Testament Studies you will familiarise yourself with the Gospel texts and with the critical study of Christian beliefs about the status of the Bible and about Christian understanding of the meaning of the texts. This study will give you an understanding of how the early Christian communities understood Jesus and how Christians today interpret and apply the texts as a key source of authority.
Name: AS Level Religious Studies Qualification title: GCE AS level Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment Awarding - Created 20161103 15:10:07 Updated 20161103 15:10:07
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